In softball and baseball, “eat it” means don’t throw the ball, and is used to let the fielder know there is no play. The term is often yelled out loud by surrounding players, those in […]
The main difference between the Rawlings Gold Glove and Platinum Glove awards is that the Gold Glove is given to the best player at each of the nine positions in each league (as voted on […]
A healthy scratch in hockey is when a player does not dress in uniform for a game, but not because they are injured and physically unable to play. Thus, the player is “healthy” but they […]
In football, 0-9-1 means zero wins, nine losses, and one tie. 0-9-1 is a description of a team’s record after ten total games, and is pronounced “O” as in “zero,” “9” and “1.” In other […]
Definition A 5-tool baseball player is someone who possesses above-average power, hitting (average), fielding, arm strength, and speed. Scouts use these skill categories when evaluating players, with the first two – power and hitting – […]
Definition A running fastball is a pitch that moves or “tails” into a batter in a “right on right” or a “left on left” matchup. Meaning, the running fastball moves into a right-handed batter when […]
As a lifelong baseball fan, one thing I love about the sport is that you can watch every game, every year, and still see something new in many of the innings the unfold. It truly […]
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