Reproduced with permission from www.heckledepot.com Pitcher Heckles Hey, pitch! Why do you keep hitting our bats? You can fill a closet with all those hangers! I’ve seen better curves on a square! Hey, this pitcher is like a Watermelon – everybody gets a...
At ’em ball — A ball hit right at a defensive player. Baltimore Chop — A ground ball that hits in front of home plate (or off of it) and takes a large hop over the infielder’s head. Bases drunk — Bases loaded. Bazooka — Strong...
Here’s a fun page of baseball terms for you to enjoy – Coach JP ace — A team’s best starting pitcher. alley — The section of the outfield between the outfielders. Also “gap.” around the horn — A double play going from...
Here’s the official glossary of baseball terms as compiled by STATS, Inc. – Coach JP Baseball Glossary Part I: Definitions of Abbreviations You probably know what most of the abbreviations stand for, but just in case: For Batters: G = Games AB = At-Bats H...
Here you will find many baseball FAQs (frequently asked questions), baseball trivia and baseball statistic calculators and tools to help improve your team stats. How many stitches are on a baseball?In 2000, Major League Baseball reorganized its structure to eliminate...
A Note About Buying A Batting Cage The reality is that any batting cage is the most impactful baseball training equipment any player could possibly dream of. The color, the length and any other detail is just that, a detail. But, since there are choices, let’s...
I was recently asked by a friend for some tips about how his sons should approach their upcoming Little League baseball tryouts. They wanted to know how to catch the coaches’ eye. The obvious answer is to play well. But there are a few things they should do to...
How to Choose a Pitching Machine Before we dive into pitching machine features & benefits, allow me a coach’s perspective on how I believe ballplayers are made. FIRST… You must learn the proper mechanics!How this long stick is most efficiently wielded...
Aluminum vs Wood Bat … consistent sweet spot hits are a player’s key to continuing to play Coach JP’s Note:This older article from renowned baseball mind, Coach Bill Thurston still tells the same story. The better player gets at consistently connecting...
I’m sure you heard this question many times before, but here goes. First, here’s some background info 10 years old 5’3” 130# Cal Ripkin league- No pitchers mound Average pitch speed 56mph Top speed 63mph Pitched to 103 batters, 77 strikeouts, 24 walks,2 hits with a...