Thinking of joining a travel baseball team or playing Little League? This list can help you prepare by learning what to expect at a baseball tryout, compiled from interviews with friends and family on their experiences. Most teams and leagues hold some sort of tryouts, even Little League where there are no cuts. Tryouts can... Continue Reading →
Ways to Reach First Base: The Dropped Third Strike (aka Uncaught Third Strike)
You're definitely paying attention, you see the batter strike out, and then all of a sudden he or she starts running to first. Did the batter not hear the call? Did you not hear the call? What is happening? "3 strikes, you're out" is so fundamental to baseball, even newbies have heard it. It's so... Continue Reading →
Leonard Center Greensboro Review
The change to summer baseball for 13U has brought us to some new destinations in 2018. Recently, we visited the Leonard Center complex in Greensboro, NC for several games. The baseball field at the Leonard Center is one part of the small complex, which also includes a gym and a playground. For this Perfect Game... Continue Reading →
Rock Athletic Park Review
This past weekend was our first visit to Rock Athletic Park in Roxboro, NC, for a 10U tournament. The Rock Athletic Park (also known as Sportsplex) is the home of Person County Little League. Nearby food and retail includes a Wal-Mart Super Center, Jersey Mike's and Arby's. At Rock Athletic Park, there are 5 baseball... Continue Reading →
What is Tagging Up in baseball?
Yesterday, #12 was on third base, and the next batter hit a fly ball to left field. #12 had already left the base, so he had to run back to the base, wait for the ball to be caught and then he could run home. At that time, there was only one out. My mom... Continue Reading →
Middle Creek Park Review
I have to admit that I had never heard of Middle Creek Park prior to seeing it on the weekly baseball schedule, but when I posted on Facebook that I was there, lots of my friends posted that they lived nearby! The sports complex is one of the most elaborate that I have visited so... Continue Reading →
Oxford Park Athletic Complex Review (The Diamonds)
Oxford Park Athletic Complex contains "The Diamonds at Oxford Park", a common destination for 12U and under tournaments in Granville County. For those in Durham, it is the furthest park from home in Granville County. The complex has baseball/softball and football fields, although I have only ever seen baseball being played there. Amenities: Concession stand... Continue Reading →
How to Keep the Scorebook in Baseball – Abbreviations and Acronyms
If you haven't already read the post on numbers of positions and player position abbreviations, read this other post first. The next thing you will need to know is the set of abbreviations used in baseball to indicate what happens during an at bat, out, etc. How Did the Player Get on Base? This set... Continue Reading →
How to Keep the Scorebook in Baseball – Position Numbers
After a couple of years of declining when asked to keep the book, it's about time that I learn! We had tickets to several Durham Bulls game this past week, so my training started there, with #12, #28, and Coach Dad all helping out. And now I will pass that information on to you. Lesson... Continue Reading →
Cooperstown Dreams Park Review
We just returned from a week in Cooperstown, New York. Upcoming posts will cover different aspects of that trip to the baseball mecca, but this one follows the standard park review format. Our oldest son and his travel ball team spent the week playing and living at Cooperstown Dreams Park. The park was started in... Continue Reading →
