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12 Perfect Gifts for Baseball Moms

May 4th, 2017Ryan Basham4 Comments

Don’t buy your baseball mom another cheesy mug or picture frame. These gifts for baseball moms include practical and stylish offerings that are sure to put a smile on her face. We’ve done the homework and found items with great reviews. Oh…and by the way…all these items ship quickly for the procrastinators out there! Practical gifts for weekends at the ball field Versatile Canvas Sling Bag / Travel Backpack This bag is perfect for a weekend travel tournament. Mom can store everything she needs in here and wear it how she wants. It can be worn as a …

What is a Baseball Made of?

April 26th, 2017Ryan Basham2 Comments

Overview of Major League standards for baseballs: Must be a sphere Must weigh between 5.00 and 5.25 ounces. Must measure between 9.00 and 9.25 inches in circumference. What is a baseball made of? Let’s start at the center of the ball and work our way out. The core of a professional baseball is called “the pill.” The pill is a small round object, smaller than a golf ball, that has a rubber outer casing and a cork center. Around the core, are several layers of tightly wrapped yarn and twine. Each layer of yarn and twine …

What is the World Baseball Classic? It’s Baseball’s March Madness – 6 Reasons You NEED to Watch It

March 16th, 2017Ryan Basham0 Comments

What is the World Baseball Classic? Here’s a quick rundown: In 2005 the International Olympic Committee decided to remove baseball from the Olympic Games. In response to the removal, later that year Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and other professional leagues from around the globe pitched the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament format to the International Baseball Federation (now known as the World Baseball Softball Federation). The tournament consists of the best players from each respective country and territory competing in a global, modified double-elimination tournament. With the championship round being a single elimination …