Author: Daniel

Baseball pants have come a long way since the sport began in 1876, but you might be wondering why do baseball players wear pants? After all, baseball is typically played in the heat of the summer and wouldn’t shorts be more comfortable and make more sense? Baseball players wear long pants because it protects their legs from the dirt and grass when they slide and dive during the game. It also gives infielders added protection from their sliding opponents. In addition to protection, baseball pants have been a tradition ever since the game got started.  In this article, I’ll explain…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 4-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what does a 4-3 double play mean and what do the numbers represent.  A 4-3 double play in baseball occurs when the defensive team gets two outs during the same play where the second baseman (4), and the first baseman (3) both contributed in the play. The numbers represent each position and in which order they participated in the play.  To help you better understand what the numbers in a…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 5-4-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what does a 5-4-3 double play mean and what do the numbers represent.  A 5-4-3 double play in baseball occurs when the defensive team gets two outs during the same play where the third baseman (5), second baseman (4), and the first baseman (3) all contributed in the play. The numbers represent each position and in which order they participated in the play.  To help you better understand what the…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 1-2-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what does a 1-2-3 double play mean and what do the numbers represent.  A 1-2-3 double play in baseball occurs when the defensive team gets two outs during the same play where the pitcher (1), catcher (2), and the first baseman (3) all contributed in the play. The numbers represent each position and in which order they participated in the play.  To help you better understand what the numbers in…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 1-6-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what does a 1-6-3 double play mean and what do the numbers represent. A 1-6-3 double play in baseball occurs when the defensive team gets two outs during the same play where the pitcher (1), shortstop (6), and the first baseman (3) all contributed in the play. The numbers represent each position and in which order they participated in the play. To help you better understand what the numbers in…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 5-6-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what does a 5-6-3 double play mean and what do the numbers represent.  A 5-6-3 double play in baseball occurs when the defensive team gets two outs during the same play where the third baseman (5), shortstop (6), and the first baseman (3) all contributed in the play. The numbers represent each position and in which order they participated in the play.  To help you better understand what the numbers…

California is home to some of Major League Baseball’s most popular and beloved franchises. In fact there are several MLB teams that are based in California. There are five Major League Baseball teams that are located in California. The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland A’s and the San Francisco Giants. There are more MLB teams in California (5) than any other state. In today’s article I’ll share with you detailed information about each MLB franchise in California. Including team history, notable players & coaches and other fun facts. In addition, you’ll learn about…

Have you ever attended a slow pitch softball game and wondered what the different defensive positions are and why there are ten players in the field? Well, you’re in the right place. In slow pitch softball there are ten defensive positions that are assigned a number for score keeping purposes. The ten softball positions are: pitcher (1). catcher (2), first baseman (3) second baseman (4) third baseman (5), shortstop (6), left fielder (7), center fielder (8), right fielder (9), and a rover/extra outfielder (10). In this slow pitch softball positions guide you learn what the ten different positions in softball…

If you have ever watched a baseball game on TV you have probably heard the announcer say something like that was a 6-4-3 double play. So, you might be wondering what do the baseball position numbers mean and how are they used? Each defensive fielding position in baseball has been assigned an associated number that is used for scorekeeping purposes. This numbering system was developed to make it easier for scorekeepers to document each play. Instead of writing out, the shortstop (6) fielded the ball and threw it to second base (4) who then threw it to the first baseman…

Arizona or “The Grand Canyon State ” is home to many professional and amateur sport teams throughout the state. So, what are the major sports teams in Arizona? Arizona is home to five major professional sports teams. The Arizona Cardinals (NFL), Phoenix Suns (NBA), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), and the Arizona Coyotes (NHL). There are also nine minor league and semi-pro teams based in Arizona and three major college athletic sport programs. In this Arizona sports guide we will explain in-depth the different sports teams that are located in Arizona and answer any question you may have about…