Many people today associate Babe Ruth with baseball rather than his contributions to society. Babe Ruth, the iconic hero of the early 20th century baseball scene who is often referred to as “the Sultan of Swat”, used his time during the Great Depression to help many less fortunate citizens get through some particularly tough times. … Read more
It was 95 degrees, the hottest day of the year so far. In my left ear I hear kids laughing and parents talking about how nervous they are about the game. In my right ear I hear my team, there nervous too but not for the same reason as the parents. As I stare forward … Read more
A renowned baseball player once said, “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re just wasting your life”( BrainyQuote. com) He anticipated people to react to the world in 1940s and 1950s to show that places should … Read more
Doctoring bats in major league baseball has been around for almost as long as the game has been invented. The way that players have doctored bats has definitely changed since the beginning as new materials are found that work better. What effects does corking a bat have? What materials are used in corking a bat? … Read more
In a sport, every position is important and needed in order for the whole team to succeed. Although all positions are crucial, a pitcher may be the most important in baseball. In terms of skills and abilities, the pitcher would be the toughest position to do without on any given day. A strong outfielder could … Read more
The clouds part and the sun shines down on to Jackie Robinson as he steps on the field for the first time. The grass folds under the footsteps of the champion. Fans stare anxiously as they watch Jackie step up to the mound. They anticipate the base-stealing adrenaline that they all know so well. The … Read more
The Impact of the 1919 Black Sox Scandal The 1919 Black Sox Scandal is one of the most skeptical topics in Major League Baseball history. The 1919 World Series was battled out between the Chicago White-Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. In fact, this particular match-up was picked to be the most competitive world series yet, … Read more