A pitchout is when a pitch is thrown outside the batter’s box so the hitter cannot reach it. This allows the catcher to essentially stand up to receive the ball and be in position to throw out a base runner attempting to steal. If the base runner does not go, then it is simply a […]
Pat Venditte a Switch-Pitcher for Oakland A’s
March 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Every player that hits from only the left or the right side is considered a lefty or a righty at the plate. Some talented hitters can bat from both sides and are switch-hitters. Every player throws with either his left or his right arm. Very few have the ability to throw with both. Pat Venditte […]
When Drawing a Walk is a Bad Thing
August 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
A batter drawing a walk is a good thing. If you have seen the movie or read the book, Moneyball, you know that Oakland Athletics’ general manager Billy Beane is a big advocate of hitters drawing walks. His philosophy is that you need runners to get on base for hitters to drive them in to […]
Chin Music: Baseball Terminology
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Chin music has nothing to do with actual music, but a little dance is usually involved. This baseball term refers to when a pitcher throws the ball a little too close for comfort near the batter’s head. Whether done intentionally or not, no hitter likes having a fastball coming near his face, especially with so […]
Rookie of the Year: Baseball Movies
January 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Fictional baseball movies aren’t always spectacular, and Rookie of the Year isn’t an exception. Granted, it is a good family comedy that anybody can watch and enjoy, but there isn’t much substance when you try to read between the lines, or look between the pixels. I personally like Rookie of the Year, but I know […]
