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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!

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)

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!)

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!)

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)

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!)

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!)

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

What Is The Hardest Position In Softball? (Answered!)

What Is The Hardest Position In Softball? (Answered!)

A softball team is only as strong as its weakest link. This means that every player plays an important role and contributes to winning games. In addition, every position requires a certain set of skills if a player at that position is to be successful. Certain positions require a strong arm, others quickness ...

How to Pack A Softball Bat for Flight? (Answered!)

How to Pack A Softball Bat for Flight? (Answered!)

Taking your softball equipment with you on the trip is easy when you're traveling by car. All you have to do is pack and make sure everything fits in the trunk. However, some issues arise when you have to fly somewhere. Especially when it comes to taking a bat with you on a flight, as they can be interpreted ...

What Does AB Mean In Softball? (Answered!)

What Does AB Mean In Softball? (Answered!)

Softball and numbers go hand in hand. The stats are deeply engrained in softball tradition and are an inseparable part of the game experience. This stats obsession may sometimes seem a bit intimidating, especially for those just getting acquainted with the game. Some of the softball statistical categories, ...

What Does WHIP Mean In Softball & What Is A Good WHIP?

What Does WHIP Mean In Softball & What Is A Good WHIP?

The days of just looking at the raw numbers and relying on the eye test when evaluating a player's performance in softball are long gone. The rise of advanced statistics and sabermetrics in baseball over the last couple of decades also resulted in softball becoming a more stats-oriented game. Today, softball ...

What Is OPS In Softball? (Answered In Detail!)

What Is OPS In Softball? (Answered In Detail!)

Softball, similar to baseball, is way ahead of most other major sports when it comes to implementing statistics to evaluate players and devise game strategies. While a lot of old-school fans still swear by the eye test, it's undeniable that using stats helps us better understand the game and properly assign value ...

What Does DH, DP, And EH Mean In Softball? (Solved!)

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 ...

Why Do Girls Play Softball? Find Out The Truth!

Why Do Girls Play Softball? Find Out The Truth!

In the world of sports, softball and baseball are considered the closest relatives. In fact, softball has developed from baseball and the two sports share a lot of similarities to this day. However, many view baseball as a sport for boys, and softball as a sport for girls. Of course, girls can play and be ...

Can You Slide Into First Base In Softball? (Solved!)

Can You Slide Into First Base In Softball? (Solved!)

Forget about Chess and let us focus more on Softball, which also combines both speed, skills, and brains for accurate, swift swings and positive results, (which of course, is winning the game!). The fact that you are searching on 'can you slide into first base in softball' shows that you are either a softball ...

Why Does A Baseball Travel Farther Than A Wiffle Ball?

Why Does A Baseball Travel Farther Than A Wiffle Ball?

The popularity of baseball is enormous and playing it is a blast. However, a proper game of baseball requires a baseball field and specific gear which are not always available, especially to kids just looking to have some fun. Because of this, baseball spawned several variants of the sport, more suitable for ...

T Ball Bat vs Baseball Bat – What’s The Difference?

T Ball Bat vs Baseball Bat – What’s The Difference?

We all enjoy watching professional baseball and games where the skill level and athletic ability are off the charts. However, people rarely think about all the practice hours necessary to get to this level. Before getting to the pros, every player has gone through a journey filled with hard work. Most of ...

How Much Money Does A Baseball Stadium Make Per Game? (Solved!)

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 ...

How Fast Does A Baseball Come Off The Bat?

How Fast Does A Baseball Come Off The Bat?

Being a baseball hitter is one of the toughest jobs in sports. Just making contact with the ball coming at you like a bullet takes a lot of skill, let alone hitting it hard and properly. Doing this in the Majors is even more difficult, as batters often face balls coming at 100 mph. The best pro hitters ...

New Era Vs 47 – Which One Is The Best?

New Era Vs 47 – Which One Is The Best?

The first baseball hats were made from straw, and, later on, merino wool was used as the primary baseball hat material. However, over the last decades, a lot of advancements in the manufacturing of baseball hats have been made, and a number of numerous baseball brand hats emerged. However, New Era Vs 47 hats ...

How Many Beers Are Sold At A Baseball Game?

How Many Beers Are Sold At A Baseball Game?

Baseball and beer, two of the favorite American pastimes, have been inseparable for more than a hundred years. Hardly anything pairs up with baseball as well as beer, particularly on a warm summer day. They're a matchup made in heaven, especially in more recent times. In the late 19th century, teams could get ...

Does Height Matter In Baseball? (Solved!)

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 ...

Is There A Halftime In Baseball? (Answered)

Is There A Halftime In Baseball? (Answered)

If you want to test your patience, intelligence, alertness, and sight acuity, try watching or even playing baseball. It doesn't matter if you are the fan or you are the one playing it in the field; all these qualities mentioned above will surely be put to the test! So, whether you are a newbie baseball fan or ...

Why Does College Baseball Use Aluminum Bats? (Answered!)

Why Does College Baseball Use Aluminum Bats? (Answered!)

NCAA leagues are the primary training ground for future pros and the basic rules of the games are the same. However, college baseball and MLB are still different in many ways. Without getting deep into more subtle differences, one of the most notable distinctions is that two competitions use different bats. ...

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