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Is Netting Killing the Fan Experience?
Read more: Is Netting Killing the Fan Experience?Recent changes to improve player safety and prevent injuries have sparked a heated debate among baseball enthusiasts. The installation of “safety netting” at baseball fields to protect fans from foul balls and flying objects has raised concerns about the potential impact on the fan experience. In this blog post, we will explore both sides of…
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3 Keys To Shutting Down the Running Game
Read more: 3 Keys To Shutting Down the Running GameHow long it takes to deliver the pitch is arguably the most important aspect to controlling the running game and shutting down base stealers. To measure a pitcher’s time to the plate, start the timer when the pitcher begins his delivery and stop it once the ball hits the catcher’s glove. The time to the…
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3 Tips For Increasing Your Exit Velocity
Read more: 3 Tips For Increasing Your Exit VelocityThere’s nothing quite like hearing the crack of the bat echo throughout the stadium. This sound is the result of the ball perfectly finding the barrel of the bat. Easy enough right? Not only does the ball find the barrel in this situation but typically the ball is traveling at a high speed. So how…
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The Importance of Exit Velocity in Baseball
Read more: The Importance of Exit Velocity in BaseballNovember 11, 2023 We have more data than ever before available right at our fingertips. It can be hard to understand which data is most important and why. While traditional metrics like batting average and home runs have long been used to gauge a hitter’s ability, a new metric has emerged in recent years that…
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4 Keys To Stealing Bases Like Ricky Henderson
Read more: 4 Keys To Stealing Bases Like Ricky HendersonThe art of stealing bases requires a combination of speed, timing, and intelligence on the part of the runner. Oftentimes, a successful stolen base can be the difference maker in winning or losing a game. A great example of this is Dave Roberts of the Boston Red Sox, who had one of the most famous…