Baseball playing greats and maybe not so great for your information bank. Most all the names are such well known to the baseball world there is no introduction needed. Their playing names are so familiar but the real and full names are worthy of our recognition. I could not help but put a teaser on
Most players hate to condition, and physical conditioning in youth baseball training is usually just a small part of baseball practices. Players would rather do hitting, pitching and fielding drills as these are much more fun. However, there are major benefits to regular physical conditioning. The coach should encourage players to condition every day, outside
Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier in baseball, a line that had segregated and separated the sport for over 50 years. The second baseman spent his career a Brooklyn Dodger, playing from 1947-56. Born to a Georgian sharecropping family in 1919, Jack Roosevelt Robinson took to sports immediately. While attending UCLA, he became the first
For those of you that can feel a little baseball fever coming on, Minnesota Twins tickets could be just the doctor's order for you. When it comes to Twins baseball, an important thing to keep in mind is that things aren't always what they seem. For example, the Twins are often called the Twinkies but
Overall, when growing up, I always thought baseball was boring as I sat in the outfield waiting for a ball to be hit to me. Never did I realize how much I missed it when I grew up and out of high school. After I left the sport, I started to reminisce about the things
Baseball fans everywhere are glad that the 2009 season is finally upon us. Everyone is looking forward to seeing their favorite team play. MLB stadiums all across the country are filling up everyday as fans watch their favorite players compete. All fans will agree that there’s nothing like seeing your favorite team down on the
You surely have met some people who are crazy about baseball card sets. If you are interested in these, you will understand why it is important to get the right sets as soon as they are available in the market. Acquiring these is less of a hassle now thanks to the online dealers. The first
If you are looking forward to becoming a serious collector of football and baseball sports cards, you need to follow every game carefully so you know which player is a hot football rookie or hot baseball rookie. This article will explain all you need to know about rookie sports cards collection. Most of us are
Albert Pujols is a force at the plate. And that's putting it lightly. Pujols has numbers through 8 seasons that anyone would dream to have through an entire career. He has just started his 9th season with the St. Louis Cardinals and he is blowing by the 1,000 RBI mark. He already has 325+ home
The popular game of baseball is the second most popular sport in America after American Football. It held the coveted title the most popular sport in the US up until 1965. Its origin is highly contested. Some say that baseball was invented in England having considered its similarity to cricket, yet there are some who
