Champion Stadium, home of the Atlanta Braves, could easily be the top Spring Training Grapefruit League venue for one reason: FREE PARKING! However, that is not enough as it comes in at #7 in our countdown. Located at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, Champion Stadium has been used by the Braves since the late […]
Melvin Upton Jr. Hoping for Resurgence in 2015
February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Melvin Upton Jr., or B.J. Upton as you may better know him as, officially changed his name recently. He says it was not because he is looking for a fresh start in 2015, but it couldn’t hurt. In his two years as an Atlanta Brave, Upton has hit .184 and .208 with just 21 home […]
Rafael Furcal – Jacksonville Suns
May 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rafael Furcal playing for my hometown Rafael Furcal may be past his prime at the age of 36, but the 13-year veteran made me smile and remember why I enjoy baseball last week. I went to watch a Jacksonville Suns’ home game; they are my hometown team and who I have gone to see whenever […]
Infield Fly: Rules of the Game
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Infield fly rule prevents easy double plays An infield fly occurs when there are less than two outs and runners on first and second base, or the bases are loaded. When the batter hits a fly ball that stays within the vicinity of the infield, umpires call an infield fly rule. The batter is automatically […]
Trouble With the Curve: Baseball Movies
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another Friday means another movie night for some, and I will again give you an alternative to going to stand in long lines and paying too much for popcorn. Trouble with the Curve stars Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake. Eastwood plays Gus, an old time scout who is starting to lose his eyesight […]
