MLB 2010 Spring Training Begins
3/6/2010 10:00:00 AM EST
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The long Winter is over
The MLB 2010 Spring Training season finally begins in Florida and Arizona.
Preseason finally got under way on Tue 3/2/2010 and ends Sun 4/4/2010. Grapefruit League ends Sat 4/3/2010 and Cactus ends Sun 4/4/2010.
The regular season opening day starts off with the Yankees vs. Red Sox on Sun 4/4/2010 at 8pm EST.
The other teams begin Mon 4/5/2010.
Shocking: Do Not Use a Weighted Bat to Warmup
4/14/2009 9:00:00 AM EST
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Ruins timing
According to a Sport Science episode, a weighted bat or bat ring will upset a hitter's timing and result in slightly slower bat speed - even though it feels like a more powerful swing.
It's hard to argue against science.
So the takeaway from this is - use your normal bat (without weights) in the on-deck circle.
Fastest Pitcher Ever Debate Resolved
8/12/2008 4:22:00 PM EST
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Who is the fastest pitcher ever in the major leagues?
The debate has raged for decades as to who is the fastest pitcher in the major leagues.
Is it the Tiger's Joel Zumaya? Is it the speedy Nolan Ryan? Wait, I heard about Mark Wohlers in a spring training game once.
Introducing Baseball Pitch Type List
8/8/2008 8:33:00 AM EST
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What percent of curveballs are actually thrown in the majors?
We are rolling out more never before seen MLB stats today.
Have you ever wondered how fast the average fastball is? Or how many sliders or curveballs are thrown compared to fastballs? How many of those wacky knuckleballs are actually thrown?
If so, our new daily Pitch Type list is for you.