Third base is truly a wildcard position. It’s an infield spot, so the player has to be nimble and fast-reacting, but it also requires physical toughness and a very strong arm. Not everyone can play on the “hot corner,” just as not just any glove can be a third base glove. The position has some…
The outfield doesn’t often get the love it deserves. The truth is that, as players get older, the outfield often holds some of the best athletes with the best arms and the best decision-making skills on the team. And, these players have to be brave, willing to crash into a wall, another fielder, or dive…
There probably isn’t a young player in the world who hasn’t dreamed of playing shortstop for their favorite pro team. The shortstop is the slickest, most athletic player on the field, and as one of the most important defensive positions, requires great hands. They look cool, make amazing plays, and mesmerize us with their incredible…
Second base is a great position for athletic players. Players who play in the “4” spot (the position on a baseball scorecard or lineup card) have to have range, speed, and good hands. But having good hands doesn’t just come down to the fielder’s ability to stop a ground ball or line drive. It has…
To the average person, a baseball glove is a baseball glove. But did you know there are actually different types of baseball gloves? They vary in style, purpose, and design, and each has a specific use that its design lends itself best. After all, there’s a rhyme or reason to just about everything in baseball….