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Hello And Welcome To Little Ballparks
Little Ballparks was a directory for baseball parks of the minor leagues hosted by Paul Crumrish.
The site has changed and the main focus is now on articles related to baseball and softball. I hope that you will find all the information you are looking for here.
And, more importantly, that you enjoy exploring my website and perusing my extensive collection of baseball articles, how-to guides and more!
Featured Baseball Articles
7 Different Types of Baseballs By Age And For Training!
To an average baseball viewer, any ball that the game is played with may seem the same. Truth be told, most of them do feel and look exactly alike. However, those who played baseball, especially at different levels, are familiar with different types of baseballs. Depending on the age group and the level ...
Baseball Positions In Order Of Importance (Ranking + Reasons)
If you're new to baseball, understanding all positions on the field and their roles can be a bit overwhelming. Even the more experienced baseball fans, and experts as well, often struggle to decide which position is the most important. The question of which player contributes the most to winning ball games ...
How Many Baseballs Are Used In A MLB Game & Season? (Solved!)
Are you an MLB fan? How long have you been following the baseball league? Whether you're new in this fandom or have old connections to it, there are some things all MLB fans are curious about. One of those questions is, "How many baseballs are used in a MLB season?" An interesting question indeed! ...
Does Height Matter In Baseball? (Solved!)
Every year, millions of Americans look forward to watching or playing baseball. The thrill and the anticipation this game has to offer, makes it hard to miss out, especially if you understand the concept behind the game. So, if you are a newbie fan or baseball player, or you are a veteran baseball fan, and you ...
What Does No Pepper Mean In Baseball? (Answered!)
Someone watching baseball for the first time will be faced with a whole distinct terminology. Many expressions are unique to baseball and not used in any other sport. Some terms are very understandable and easy to connect to whatever they refer to, even for someone with no previous baseball experience. ...
9 Best Turf Shoes For Softball (Slowpitch & Fastpitch)
Since artificial turfs feature a rubber layer between the shallow concrete base and the plastic grass, typical firm ground studs can be hazardous for players. This is because metal and molded shoes might get stuck in the rubber layer due to their pressure. So, in this case, you want shoes that are flatter and ...
Turf Shoes vs Cleats for Softball
Softball games are often decided by the slightest of margins. Especially at the higher level leagues where the players are more evenly matched and most of them already have a fully developed set of softball skills. That's why players always look for any edge they can find and that can help them win a game. ...
What Is A Grand Slam In Softball? (Answered In Detail!)
Softball is a beautiful and thrilling game, often delivering the excitement rarely seen in other sports. However, for outsiders, softball can often seem a bit confusing. The way softball players score points and how the winner of the softball game is decided is vastly different from other major sports, except ...
9 Best Softball Hitting Nets In 2023
Before entering into softball completely, a player needs to strengthen his basics, and the best way to polish skills is to practice as much as you can. If you really want to be a top player on your team, you need to take this sport seriously and focus more on hitting. Softball batting nets help you practice ...
Why Is There No Salary Cap in Baseball? (Answered!)
The salary cap is the predetermined limit on the amount of money teams can spend on players' salaries in one year. Fans of the major sports in the US are very familiar with the term. Almost every major league in the country implements these payroll restrictions. I say almost because MLB still doesn't have a ...
What does Pine Tar Do on a Baseball Bat? (Solved!)
For centuries, pine tar was best known as a sticky substance used by mariners as a sealant for their wooden ships. Today, however, the first association to this blackish material produced by pinewood carbonization is baseball. Baseball players use it on bats, gloves, balls, and other pieces of equipment. In ...
Baseball vs Basketball – A Comparison
For more than a century, baseball and basketball have firmly held their spot among the most widespread sports in the United States, alongside football, of course. They're especially popular among kid athletes, as parents often see these two sports as much safer and with fewer injury risks than full-contact sports ...
11 Best Weighted Baseballs For Hitting In 2023
Quality training is a huge part of becoming a successful baseball player. And, while the effort is certainly necessary, the proper training tools and equipment also play a big role in improving the skill level of a player. Among those tools, a special place belongs to weighted balls. Initially used by ...
Baseball Cap vs Trucker Hat – What Is The Difference?
Different styles of hats have been around for a long time, each with its unique purpose and look. In recent years, two styles of hats, in particular, have become increasingly popular among both men and women: the baseball cap and the trucker hat. But what exactly is the difference between these two types of ...
How to Get Grass Stains Out Of Baseball Pants (4 Solutions)
If you play the game of baseball the right way, you're bound to get a bit messy. Dirty, grass-stained pants at the bottom of the ninth inning are perfectly normal. However, at the start of the game, you'll probably want to look crispy clean. And removing grass stains is no easy task, as any parent of every ...
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