Memorial Day is a Federal Holiday meant to serve as a day to remember the people who have died while serving in the country’s armed services. It was originally called Decoration Day where we would decorate the graves of our fallen soldiers. It is a day to remember...
Famed columnist Red Smith stated that “Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection.” Red Smith was only the second sports columnist to ever win the Pulitzer Prize. He was the most widely read columnist of his day...
Many who played this game and eventually went on to coach this game were greatly influenced by someone who taught them the game. Every one of us has been taught this beautiful game a little different. And every one of us is wired a little different. That is why it...
Accuracy in baseball is key. Can we throw strikes? Can we throw the ball on the outside corner of the strike zone at the knees of the hitter? Can we hit the first baseman in the chest with our throw from shortstop? Can we hit our cutoff man in the chest for an...
“Home Whites” and “Road Greys” are synonymous with baseball. You can turn on a game any night and know within seconds which team is the home team and who is the visiting team. The rule is very simple: If you are the home team – your team is wearing white. If you...
Baseball is a game where there is always something to learn. Every game you play in or every game you watch has the possibility for discovery. Vin Scully, the legendary broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers has uttered the phrase numerous times during his career...
