There are a lot of opinions about positions in baseball. Some of those opinions deal with the degree of difficulty of each position. This discussion, instead, is about which positions are the most important. While we know that every position is important and necessary to play a game, what is the order of their importance … Read more
An error in baseball is a statistic assigned to defensive players when they make a mistake with a ball hit in play that benefits the opposing team. Once the play has concluded, someone known as an official scorer makes a judgment on the play whether the fielder’s mistake should or should not have happened. Those … Read more
The ready position in baseball is the position defenders are in just before contact with the ball is made by the batter. The ready position is a very important position for all defenders because it best prepares you to react and make a play on a batted ball. This article will discuss what a good … Read more
Playing baseball requires several different skills. Knowing how to hit and run are important on offense. Knowing how to catch is important on defense. Equally important is being able to throw effectively. A fielder with a great glove may do your team no favors if they can’t throw the ball as well. You will notice … Read more
In theory, baseball is a simple game. You throw the ball, hit the ball, and catch the ball. There are a lot of skills involved in each aspect of the game. Whether you are interested in getting better as a player or simply trying to have a catch in the yard, there are some fundamental … Read more
A utility player is a player whom you can use in a variety of situations. The player may not have a defined position, but they have a defined role on the team. Though they may not be high in the depth chart, your team may be a more effective team because of a utility player. … Read more
The five skills of baseball are running, fielding, throwing, hitting, and hitting for power. This article will describe these skills in detail, and explain the terminology and strategy for players to succeed. Running Running is most important for offensive players. When a player makes a hit, he will begin to run to first base. In … Read more
WAR is a statistic you use to compare and evaluate players. It determines the impact a player has on the defensive and offensive side of the ball. The acronym stands for Wins Above Replacement. Coaches might use the stat to determine which players to use in a game, or which players to select and replace … Read more
A PO is a putout, a term used to describe when a fielder is directly responsible for completing an out. This can be stepping on the base for a force out, catching a batted ball during a play, tagging a runner, or catching a third strike. It can be hard to keep up with so … Read more
The double play, also known as a “twin killing” or “turning two,” is one of the more impactful plays in a baseball game. It occurs when a defense can produce 2 out of 3 outs for a half-inning on one play. A double play can be instrumental in getting pitchers out of sticky situations. Because … Read more
