1924 William Shroyer gets US Patent 1,499,128 for the first metal baseball bat. 1972 St. Louis group Worth Sports debuts the first official Little League aluminum bat. 1974 Worth introduces the ...

Which softball glove is best? You’ve probably heard the old saying that offense wins games, but defense wins championships. You can be one of the best hitters on your team, but if you’re not a ...

Welcome to this rite and ritual of an American spring, breaking in a new glove. As with anything in baseball, there are 100 views on the proper way to do this, all argued passionately.

Mizuno gloves for baseball are one of the more affordable brands you can purchase without sacrificing quality. Most start around the $50-$100 range, though their better options typically run ...

When it comes to baseball gloves, guys my age who’ve lived and loved baseball are moonstruck by “vintage.” The glove arrived from Texas, which for this Minnesotan increased its allure tenfold.

This 14-year-old freshman was down, in good position, ready for the ball. But, at the last minute it hit something and jumped on him. The glove, one of those small old hand-me-downs, was an ...

Softball uses a larger ball. A regulation softball is roughly 12 inches in circumference and weighs between 6.7-7.3 ounces. Conversely, a regulation baseball measures 9 inches in circumference ...

Though neither baseball nor softball requires much gear, you do, at minimum, need a glove, a helmet and a bat. Because the […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F.