http://www.momsdugout.com For Love of the Game Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:35:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that the first known / discovered scorecard appeared in 1845 for the Knickerbocker Ball Club? WW was actually written on the official score card that described Phil Rizzuto on a play where he "wasn't watching." President Dwight D. Eisenhower personally scored each and every game he attended while in ... http://www.momsdugout.com/trivia-time-out/baseball-fun-facts-scoring/ 1. Match the player with his jersey number 1. Reggie Jackson 2. Ernie Banks 3. Tom Seaver 4. Babe Ruth 5. Yogi Berra (a) 41 (b) 1 (c) 8 (d) 44 (e) 3 2. Who holds the record for the most seasons played on the same team? a. George Brett (Kansas City Royals) b. Stan Musial (St. Louis ... http://www.momsdugout.com/trivia-time-out/test-baseball-knowledge/ From Manny Mota: "Concentration, rhythm, and purpose are some of the most important aspects to hitting, according to legendary Dodgers outfielder Manny Mota. "Hitters should take short strides and use quick hands," he said. "Taking a short stride actually helps your hands be quicker. It keeps your swing compact and ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/approaching-plate/ Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995) was an American baseball player who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. He played his entire 18-year major-league professional career for the New York Yankees, winning 3 American League MVP titles and playing for 16 All-Star ... http://www.momsdugout.com/legends-of-the-game/legends-mickey-mantle/ http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/baseball-tips-pitchers-pitching/ The Fast Ball The fastball is the most basic pitch in a pitcher's arsenal, probably the first pitch anybody learns. It's the easiest to control grip is fairly simple and, unlike other pitches, allows a pitcher to maintain a good grip on the ball, and therefore, control. But while speed is important ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/learning-basic-pitches/ Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (born May 12, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He played almost his entire career for the New York Yankees and was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Arguably the most beloved baseball player since Babe ... http://www.momsdugout.com/legends-of-the-game/aint-til-its-yogi-berra/ Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says there is a good chance Major League Baseball will have an instant replay system in place to help umpires determine boundary calls on home runs by as soon as this year’s postseason. While I believe baseball is just fine as it is, and that there are ... http://www.momsdugout.com/mlb-news/selig-instant-replay-horizon/ I decided to add this section simply to honor some of the amazing players the game of baseball has had over time. And so maybe kids will learn a little about the proud history of the game they play every summer. I wanted to start with Cal Ripken, Jr not because ... http://www.momsdugout.com/legends-of-the-game/legends-cal-ripken-jr/ Newsday -Barry Bonds is not a victim, and he's not caught up in some expertly coordinated, widespread conspiracy to keep him out of baseball. That discussion needs to stop before it picks up any more steam now that the Diamondbacks, like the Mets and Tigers before them, have decided Bonds ... http://www.momsdugout.com/benched/no-reason-to-feel-sorry-for-unwanted-bonds/ DENVER -- Rockies right-hander Aaron Cook didn't have time to contemplate becoming a National League All-Star this year. There were much bigger issues, like keeping the Rockies from sinking so far that they couldn't rise, even in the mediocre NL West. Cook stopped seven losing streaks and tied a club record ... http://www.momsdugout.com/colorado-rockies/deserving-pair-to-represent-rockies/ 1 If a batter fails two-thirds of the time, they're still considered an excellent batter. It's too bad this standard isn't applied to everything else in life. 2 It is legal to "steal" in this game. This is, perhaps, a questionable example for children. 3 If you aren't such a good hitter, ... http://www.momsdugout.com/long-ball/top-ten-reasons-baseball-is-a-weird-sport/ Figuring a pitcher's Earned Run Average (ERA): According to the official rules of baseball, an earned run is a run for which the pitcher is held accountable. The pitcher is charged with an earned run for every base runner that scores who hasn't reached base because of an error. In more ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/baseball-by-the-numbers-how-to/ ACE A team's best starting pitcher. ALLEY The section of the outfield between the outfielders. Also called gap. Around the Horn: The 5-4-3 double play -- third to second to first. In the infield the numbers go: Pitcher #1, catcher #2, 1st base #3, 2nd base #4, shortstop #6, 3rd base #5. ASSIST ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/baseball-glossary-of-terms/ How To Play Baseball: Pitching From The Wind-Up http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/video-how-to-pitch-from-the-wind-up/ Q: Who holds the American League Record for the most home runs in a month? A: Rudy York hit 18 home runs in August of 1937 with the Detroit Tigers, an American League record that stands to this day. His 18 home runs in August was over half of his ... http://www.momsdugout.com/trivia-time-out/test-your-baseball-trivia-iq/ Since I'm a natural health professional by trade, I got to thinking on things that could help professional baseball players play better, have better attitudes and ideally, win more games. So, I started looking for information on using hypnosis, creative visualization and the like. From what I've read, psychology and ... http://www.momsdugout.com/rounding-third/to-the-mlb-lets-have-mind-power-instead-of-steroid-power/ Conditioning Most young pitchers do not realize the importance of both strong legs and stamina. Long distance running is a mainstay for professional pitchers. You should add long distance running to your regimen if you are truly serious about pitching (run 3-5 times a week!) Thinking properly While in the field, ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/tips-to-become-a-better-player/ Interesting game - even though we lost it (grumble). The home plate umpire was hit by a shattered bat and sent to the hospital for stitches and then in the 9th inning, KC pitcher Ramon Ramirez appeared to be doing his best to bean our catcher, Yorvit Torrealba, with the ... http://www.momsdugout.com/game-day/rockies-lose-hurdle-wants-reaction-from-his-team/ In 1997, Mike Piazza hit .362, the highest batting average for a catcher in more than 50 years, and racked up a slugging percentage of .638. With 40 homers, 124 RBIs, 104 runs, and 201 hits, Piazza had the greatest offensive season of any catcher in the more than 100 ... http://www.momsdugout.com/spring-training/tips-from-the-pros-hitting/