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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 Crumlish.
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!
Popular 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! ...
How Much Money Does A Baseball Stadium Make Per Game? (Solved!)
Baseball is the favorite American pastime and an inseparable part of the country's culture and tradition. For more than a century, generations have nurtured love and passion for the game that goes beyond anything we can see in other major sports. However, there's no denying that baseball has always been a big ...
Popular Softball Articles
What is an Illegal Pitch in Fastpitch Softball? (6 Most Common Ones)
Pitchers play probably the most crucial position in softball. Good pitching performance is typically the key to winning the game. Besides being the most important, the position of a pitcher is also the hardest one to play. Pitching technique is not easy to learn and mastering the mechanics of a pitch may take ...
What Does DH, DP, And EH Mean In Softball? (Solved!)
Even for a casual fan, softball is an immensely entertaining and exciting game. Many of the spectators often don't have a full grasp of intricate and often complicated rules of the sport, but that doesn't stop them from enjoying and having fun while watching the game. However, a complete understanding of even ...
Are Softball And Baseball Cleats The Same? (Solved!)
Regardless of the immense popularity of softball and baseball in the States, a vast population doesn't understand the difference between the two sports. The main reason for this is that baseball and softball have a lot in common. Nevertheless, we can't overlook the fact that softball and baseball are not the ...
Latest Baseball And Softball Articles
Are Knee Savers Bad For Catchers?
It's well-known that catcher is one of the most important and demanding positions in baseball. However, not a lot of people know that catcher is also among the positions that take the greatest toll on the player's body. The range of physical activity a catcher engages in and characteristic stance while ...
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 ...
Why Do Softball Pitchers Slap Their Leg? (Solved!)
Softball, as well as baseball, holds a rather special place in the world of sport. The way of scoring, the shape of the field, no clock, and many other unique rules all make softball vastly different from any other major sport. Plus, there are plenty of other small, peculiar details going on during the game ...
What Is The Strike Zone In Softball? (Answered!)
For a softball game to have a good flow and for the battle between pitchers and batters to be exciting, a consistent strike zone is of the essence. Understanding the dimensions of the strike zone and what area it covers is beneficial to everyone on the field as well as fans. It helps batters decide what ...
How Many World Series Have the Dodgers Won?
The Dodgers are undoubtedly one of the iconic and definitely most popular teams in the MLB and certainly, hold a special place in the history of the league. As a club that played on both coasts and called nine ballparks their home, the storied franchise has fans across the country and in every corner of the ...
Why Do Baseball Players Wear Long Pants?
Baseball holds a unique place in the world of sports and there are many aspects that make the game so unique and unlike any other. One of these is certainly the uniform worn by players while on the baseball field. There are several things that make the baseball uniform one of a kind when compared to the ...
What Does 1 for 3 Mean in Baseball? (Solved!)
Most sports have their own specific terminology that may often be difficult for those outside the game to decipher and understand. This is particularly true for baseball, whose lingo can sometimes confuse even the fans who follow the game more closely. In addition, the same or similar terms are occasionally ...
How Do MLB Players Get Paid? (Answered In Detail)
We all know that MLB players do pretty good for themselves even though the popularity of the league is in a slight decline, players still earn more than a decent chunk of cash. Especially the biggest stars who often sign decade-long contracts worth astronomical amounts of money. When we look at all the other ...
Can You Play Softball With Acrylic Nails? (Solved!)
Even though they've been around for decades, acrylic nails have become quite a craze over the last few years. They are even plenty of celebs wearing them. It's hardly surprising, as they add to the strengths and length of the nails and provide a large and even canvas for intricate nail designs. With all ...
Why are Baseball Gloves So Expensive?
Besides hard work invested in practice and natural talent, optimal performance on the baseball field will often depend on the equipment you're using. Proper and quality equipment can sometimes provide that little bit of edge that can make you stand out among other ball players. However, once you start ...
What Happens to Baseball Uniforms After a Game?
When watching a baseball game, whether on TV or in person at the stadium, it's hard not to notice how crispy clean players' uniforms look, at least at the start of the game. On the other hand, if you've ever played baseball, you know how easy it is to get dirty. Sliding and diving on the dirt and grass ...
What is the Easiest Position in Baseball? (Answered!)
The debate on what is the easiest position in baseball and which one is the hardest is probably as old as the game itself. Almost every coach, expert, fan, or media member will have a different ranking of baseball positions sorted by how easy it is to play them. Plus, you'll hardly find a player willing to ...
What Is A Quick Pitch In Baseball? (Explained In Detail!)
A baseball game mostly revolves around the duel between pitcher and batter. While it would be nice if the game moved more quickly, each pitch takes some time as both players go through their pre-pitch routines. It helps both players get in the rhythm and in the right state of mind to perform to their best. ...
Is Baseball Dangerous? (Answered In Detail!)
The last thing anyone wants when playing a sport is to get injured or come in harm's way in any other form. That's why for many, especially parents choosing a sport for their kids, safety is the top priority. As it is not a full-contact sport, like football or hockey, baseball is generally considered to be a ...
When Do Baseball Games End?
In most cases, true baseball fans cherish every moment of each game and enjoy it no matter how much it lasts. However, sometimes, particularly if it's an unimportant game or a notably dull and slow one, it may seem that the end can't come soon enough. This is especially the case if you have other stuff to ...
How To Look Like A Baseball Player? (Answered In Detail)
Growing up, so many kids play baseball in the backyard, pretending to be one of their big-league heroes. They mimic their moves, trying to bat or pitch in a way their role models do. On top of this, kids, and adult baseball fans as well, love to imitate the way baseball players look. And, truly, there's ...
Can Baseball Cleats Be Used For Football? (Solved!)
In both baseball and football, feeling comfortable on the field can often mean all the difference between making a successful play or failing to do so. As games in both sports are often decided by the smallest of margins, this can also decide the winners and losers of the game. Of course, comfort on the field ...
The 4 Fundamentals Of Baseball Explained
Anyone who enjoys baseball marvels at the amazing skills of pro players we get to watch almost every day as they take to the field. Watching them make winning plays, the game seems more than easy. Of course, these plays only look simple and effortless because those players can make those moves in their sleep. ...
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