February 10, 2023October 27, 2023info What is FIP in Baseball? FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching) is a sabermetrics statistic used to measure a pitcher’s effectiveness. While similar to ERA (Earned Run Average), FIP […]
June 4, 2022October 26, 2023info What is a Foul Ball in Baseball and Softball? When watching a baseball or softball game, you will witness plenty of foul balls. The baseball/softball diamond and field have lines that […]
June 3, 2022November 3, 2023info What is the Dropped Third Strike Rule in Baseball and Softball? The dropped third strike rule might be one of the most confusing baseball and softball rules. To help make more sense of […]
May 24, 2022October 26, 2023info What is an Intentional Walk in Baseball? An intentional walk during a baseball game occurs when the other team automatically gives a hitter first base freely during their plate […]
May 24, 2022October 26, 2023info What is the 7th Inning Stretch in Baseball? The 7th inning stretch is an “extended” break during a baseball game for everyone in the stands to get up and stretch. […]
May 24, 2022November 3, 2023info What is a Switch Hitter in Baseball? A switch hitter is a baseball player who can hit effectively from the left and right sides of the plate. These hitters […]
May 13, 2022October 26, 2023info What is a Utility Player in Baseball and Softball? A utility player (or utility man) in baseball and softball is someone who can play multiple defensive positions. These players can either […]
May 12, 2022October 27, 2023info What is the Umpire’s Role in Baseball and Softball Games? The umpire in both baseball and softball helps enforce the rules, make calls on plays, and keep the flow of the game […]
May 12, 2022November 3, 2023info What is Sign Stealing in Baseball and Softball? Sign-stealing in Major League Baseball has been around since the beginning of time. Catchers will sometimes get a signal from a coach […]
May 1, 2022October 26, 2023info What Does LOB Mean in Baseball and Softball? A LOB in baseball and softball is an abbreviation that stands for left on base. The number of baserunners left on the […]