March 8, 2023October 26, 2023info What is the On-Deck Circle in Baseball? The on-deck circle is an area in foul territory near both dugouts for the batter to get ready to hit when they […]
March 8, 2023October 26, 2023info What Does BP Mean in Baseball? BP is a baseball abbreviation for batting practice. Teams tend to take batting practice before most games to warm their hitters up […]
March 3, 2023October 26, 2023info What is Slugging Percentage in Baseball? The slugging percentage emphasizes the number of bases a hitter gets against the total number of at-bats at the plate. A single […]
March 1, 2023October 26, 2023info What is a 4-6-3 Double Play in Baseball? A 4-6-3 double play means that the second baseman threw the ball to the shortstop covering second base, who then threw it […]
February 10, 2023October 27, 2023info What Does BABIP Mean in Baseball? BAPIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) is a statistic that analyzes a player’s participation in non-home run batted balls at play. […]
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 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 […]