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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

AA vs AAA Baseball – What’s The Difference and Which Is Better?

AA vs AAA Baseball – What’s The Difference and Which Is Better?

The ultimate goal of every baseball player is to one day play in the MLB. However, MLB roosters only have room for 40 players each. Plus, only 26 (25 prior to 2020) of those players can be listed as active. That leaves a lot of ballplayers without a spot on one of the teams in Majors. Professional players ...

Travel Baseball – 10 Pros And 7 Cons

Travel Baseball – 10 Pros And 7 Cons

Since I am a baseball enthusiast, I like to think I'm pretty knowledgeable on the subject! And, in my defense, a lot of my friends and colleagues agree! Many of them usually ask me how travel baseball teams are better or worse than conventional baseball teams and Little League. And so, today, I decided to ...

Sinker vs Splitter – A Detailed Comparison

Sinker vs Splitter – A Detailed Comparison

A pitcher's ability to reach into his bag of tricks and surprise the batter is often the difference between winning and losing. Most pitchers have three basic pitches in their arsenal - fastball, curveball, and changeup. The "Big Three" are the first pitches players learn. However, it's what comes after ...

Why Does Little League Use Aluminum Bats? (Solved!)

Why Does Little League Use Aluminum Bats? (Solved!)

Since its inception, the Little League has served as the gateway for millions of kids as they enter the baseball world. Most of the pro players have made their first steps in the Little League. As the first level of baseball player development, in most ways, Little League mimics the pro play. However, the ...

Travel Baseball vs Little League – A Detailed Comparison

Travel Baseball vs Little League – A Detailed Comparison

The travel baseball vs Little League debate has been a hot topic in US youth baseball for quite some time now. For years, the Little League has been the stepping stone for kids between the fun youth play and the more serious high-school and collegiate baseball leagues. Today, that role has been mainly ...

Is There Overtime In Baseball? (Baseball Overtime Rules)

Is There Overtime In Baseball? (Baseball Overtime Rules)

Most of the major US sports don't have a tie as one of the possible outcomes. Other than soccer, NFL is the only league where the ties can happen, but even there, they're extremely rare. Obviously, the US fans, particularly at the pro level, want to know the winner after the game has ended. Still, when two ...

Splitter vs Forkball – What’s The Difference? (Solved!)

Splitter vs Forkball – What’s The Difference? (Solved!)

For every developing pitcher, the primary focus is on improving throwing technique and expanding their arsenal of various pitches. As a player matures and becomes more skilled, his throws become more dangerous, and more advanced pitches replace the basic ones. The key to success on the mound is to be able to ...

Baseball Vs. Lacrosse – A Complete Comparison

Baseball Vs. Lacrosse – A Complete Comparison

While many people are only familiar with baseball, the debate on baseball vs. lacrosse has been going on for many years now. And since lacrosse is becoming increasingly popular, their fan base has increased, and the sports rivalry is even more serious than before. If you are not familiar with the fundamental ...

Sinker vs Slider – What’s The Difference? (Solved!)

Sinker vs Slider – What’s The Difference? (Solved!)

Every baseball game revolves around the non-stop battle of wit and skill between pitchers and batters. To be successful, pitchers have to constantly find ways to outsmart their opponents. The best pitchers use a wide variety of different pitches to keep the batters guessing what is going to be thrown at them ...

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 ...

Turf Shoes vs Cleats for Softball – Which One Should You Choose?

Turf Shoes vs Cleats for Softball – Which One Should You Choose?

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 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 ...

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 ...

Can You Pitch Overhand In Softball? (Detailed Answer!)

Can You Pitch Overhand In Softball? (Detailed Answer!)

Pitching is probably the most important skill in softball. Pitchers are capable of putting their stamp on a game in a way no other position can. They are the main reason why softball games are commonly low-scoring affairs. One of the reasons why the pitchers can be so dominant is that, unlike in baseball, ...

How Long Do Softball Games Last? (Find Out The Truth!)

How Long Do Softball Games Last? (Find Out The Truth!)

With a sport as dynamic and exciting as softball, you often don't even notice that the game has flown by and it's already the last inning. Unlike baseball, where games sometimes seem to drag forever, in softball the winner is known much faster. Plus, there's much more action on the field, so the time the game ...

Can You Use a Baseball Glove for Softball? (Solved!)

Can You Use a Baseball Glove for Softball? (Solved!)

While they have some notable differences, softball and baseball are still rather similar sports. There's not much difference in rules of the game, players' positions are the same, and pieces of equipment used in both sports are very much alike. So, it's no wonder that plenty of people are engaged in both ...

Is Softball a Contact Sport? (Solved!)

Is Softball a Contact Sport? (Solved!)

When taking up a sport, safety should be just as important as how fun and exciting that sport is. The truth is that some sports carry more risk than others, and this is particularly true for contact sports. Of course, there are some that enjoy this kind of physical intensity, but others should probably look ...

Is Softball A Girls Sport? (Answered In Detail!)

Is Softball A Girls Sport? (Answered In Detail!)

While being two distinctive and separate sports, baseball and softball also share many similarities. Each of them is very challenging and often physically demanding, albeit in different ways. Still, the two sports are often thought of as being gender-specific. The conventional wisdom, engrained in our ...

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