The basic differences between the 2-seam and 4-seam baseball come down to how a pitcher grips the ball — fingers…

What Does ‘Can of Corn’ Mean in Baseball?
A “can of corn” is an easy-to-catch flyball, usually hit high and into the outfield. A typical synonym for “can…

How Many Divisions Are There in Major League Baseball (MLB)?
There are six divisions in MLB, with three each in the National League and the American League. Specifically, each of…

Fewest Pitches in a Complete Game
Fewest Pitches in a Complete Game – 1949 Bowman Red Barrett

How Many Stitches Does a Baseball Have?
An official Major League baseball has 108 double stitches, for a total of 216 stitches. These hand-sewn double stitches represent…

Which Baseball Player Died in a Plane Crash?
More than a dozen Major League Baseball players have died in plane crashes, but three were among the game’s greats.

Where Do Baseball Pitchers Warm Up?
The area where baseball pitchers warm up is called the bullpen, a term with an interesting and uncertain history.