One of the faults of young ballplayers and parents is to become a fixture in a position at an early age. For instance, some kids may only catch or play shortstop because that’s the position he likes the most or possibly the coach doesn’t trust any other player in those positions. Sometimes the parents only want the child to play the position he is best at. Well I believe this is wrong. Ballplayers need to be well rounded and be able to play just about every position on the field.
Let’s take a look at some great major league players who have switched positions at sometime in their professional career.
* Mark McGwire- Pitcher to 1B * …

Have you faced these baseball concerns as a coaching dad?
Has your son become the player he is because he wants to be , or because you forced him into the sport? Dad, if this sport has become more about your feelings and not your son’s , then you need to step back and rethink what you could be doing to your son.
Do you put more pressure on your son , than the rest of the team? If so, you are turning your son against you. Eliminate embarrassing your son in front of his team players. Talk to the team as a team , don’t pick on your son or any other child in front of …

Mothers, do not let your babies grow up to be Cowboys or throw a baseball like a girl. Credit folk singer Willie Nelson with the beginning of the statement from a song he made infamous. Baseball is a mans game.
Whether you participate in youth baseball or analyze major league baseball, proper basics are the foundation of having fun with Americas pastime. There are no excuse for not practicing baseball throwing correctly.
Sources for correct throwing technique are readily available. Any batting cage owner (private or commercial) generally has sufficient knowledge of, or can direct you to, proper throw technique. You can also teach yourself from the many available books, videos and web notes.
As a parent, teaching …

Postseason predictions are a staple of sports pages. Everyone loves them, it seems. Sportswriters like them because, after all, they are in the business of giving out their analysis of upcoming events. Sports media like them because fans gobble them up. Fans like predictions because they provide can’t-miss reading enjoyment.
Think of it: have you ever known any sports fan to read a postseason prediction in a newspaper and give up hope in their team’s fortunes? If the writer picks the fan’s team, he or she gets validation of their hopes. If the writer does not pick the fan’s team, then it creates an “us against the world” feeling. …

Understanding the trades in the majors can be one of the most important parts of understanding the game. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as one might would hope.
First, it’s important to understanding the very beginning of how transactions in MLB operate. This occurs when amateurs sign their first contract and a lot regarding how things progress depends on certain factors regarding that first contract signing. For example, if an amateur is at least 19 years old then he is given three years in the minors and after that he has to moved on up to the roster. If however, the player is under the age of 19 then he is given an extra ‘inning’ in …

Choosing the right baseball or softball glove doesn’t have to be difficult, but choosing the wrong glove can effect how well you field and enjoy the game.
Here are some factors to consider
Age
Is the glove going to be used by a youngster, a high schooler, an over 40 year old? The size and quality of the glove really matters and varies depending on how the glove will be used.
For youngsters just starting out there are plenty on very inexpensive gloves on the market. The problem with them is they tend to be made of polyurethane or nylon fabric and are very stiff. It’s very difficult to catch a ball using a rock hard glove. You may …