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July 17, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

How Many Innings? College Baseball vs High School vs MLB

Quick Answer A regulation college baseball game is 9 innings, the same as MLB. The exceptions are doubleheaders, where each game is cut to 7…

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June 10, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

Perfect Game, No Hitters, and Shutouts: What’s the Difference?

A pitcher cruises into the late innings, the crowd starts buzzing, and the broadcast throws up a graphic that says one of three things: shutout,…

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June 8, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

The Infield Fly Rule: Why the Ump Just Called the Batter Out

A batter pops the ball up, an infielder camps under it, and before the ball even lands the umpire throws his arm up and calls…

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June 5, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

The Balk Rule, Visualized: Every Move a Pitcher Cannot Make

The balk is the most confusing call in baseball, and anyone who tells you otherwise is bluffing. Coaches argue it, parents have no idea what…

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June 4, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

RBI: What It Counts, What It Misses, and Why Analysts Are Moving On

RBI is one of the first stats any fan learns, and for a century it was treated as the ultimate measure of a hitter who…

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June 3, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

WHIP, Decoded: The One Pitching Stat That Predicts Trouble

If you only track one pitching number besides ERA, make it WHIP. It’s the stat that tells you a pitcher is in trouble before the…

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June 2, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

ERA Isn’t the Whole Story: How Earned Run Average Works (and Lies)

ERA is the first number anyone quotes about a pitcher. It’s on the broadcast graphic, the back of the baseball card, and the top of…

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June 1, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

How to Read a Baseball Box Score: A Stat-by-Stat Walkthrough

You sat through all nine innings. You saw your kid go 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Then you open the app the…

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May 21, 2026 • jhon addison • 0 comments

What Is OPS In Baseball: A Complete Explanation for Players and Parents

If you have been watching your kid’s games or following Major League Baseball lately, you have probably seen the letters OPS flash across a broadcast…

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March 31, 2026 • Shahzad Ahmad • 0 comments

Youth Baseball Equipment Checklist 2026: Complete Gear Guide for New Players

A complete youth baseball equipment checklist removes the guesswork from getting a new player ready for their first season. Whether your child is stepping into…

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