“Tipping pitches” is a term used to describe actions by a pitcher that unwittingly reveals to opponents which pitches he…
Month: August 2022
World Series Home-Field Advantage: The Facts!
Late in every baseball season, fans of contending teams dream of deep October runs and begin to wonder how the…
What Is MVR in Baseball?
MVR stands for “mound visits remaining,” a constraint on coaching staffs introduced by Major League Baseball in 2018. That season,…
How Many Innings in Baseball?
There are nine innings in a standard, full-length Major League Baseball game. In those nine innings, each team comes to…
How Many Innings Are in Softball?
There are seven innings in softball games played at most levels of the game, with the exception of many youth…
What Is Slugging Percentage?
Slugging percentage is the number of bases a batter records per official at-bat. It represents a measure of the batter’s…
What is a DH in Baseball?
The DH, or designated hitter, is a non-fielding baseball player who hits in a regular slot in the batting order…
What Is a Pinch Hitter in Baseball?
A pinch hitter is a player who bats in place of a teammate when the manager decides to make a…
What Is a Good Batting Average?
A batting average of .300 or better is considered an excellent mark in Major League Baseball. Of course, there is…
What Do Baseball Position Numbers Mean?
Baseball position numbers are a shorthand system used by official scorers to indicate where actions occur on the field during…
