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]]>The most obvious difference, which we think you could have guessed, is that the ball used in baseball and the ball used in softball aren’t the same. But what you may not have guessed is how they’re different, and why it’s important.
First off, softballs are slightly larger than baseballs, and they’re also softer. However, when you combine a softball’s softness with its larger size, it makes for a harder ball to hit. It’s not harder to make contact, but it’s harder to hit the ball longer distances.
This is significant because pickup games, where pitchers aren’t exactly pitching 90 miles an hour, would require a ball that’s a bit harder to hit. If amateur pitchers at pickup games pitched with regular baseballs, batters would be sending those balls flying left and right—and the scores would be off the charts. To balance this out, a softball makes for a more calibrated game.
Conversely, in the major leagues, using smaller baseballs makes a lot more sense because pitchers are so dominant that even the greatest batters on earth have a hard time hitting them. Home runs happen in the pros, sure, but not too much that the game loses its gravity as a result.
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]]>This sounds like a patronizing thing to say, but there’s nothing wrong with admitting that you’re out of shape. One of the cool things about baseball is that it requires cardio, but in random spurts. You’ll find yourself getting good exercise while playing it, and then take large breaks when that’s what the game calls for. It’s a very slow-moving sport, which is why it’s a great option for exercise if you haven’t done it in a while.
As mentioned before, baseball is a super fun sport. And it’s also a great one to play if you’re a fan of old-school American traditions, ones that seem to be going out of style. Make no mistake—even if it seems like no one plays baseball in your area, there are plenty of groups you can find that play it.
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]]>The most obvious difference, which we think you could have guessed, is that the ball used in baseball and the ball used in softball aren’t the same. But what you may not have guessed is how they’re different, and why it’s important.
First off, softballs are slightly larger than baseballs, and they’re also softer. However, when you combine a softball’s softness with its larger size, it makes for a harder ball to hit. It’s not harder to make contact, but it’s harder to hit the ball longer distances.
This is significant because pickup games, where pitchers aren’t exactly pitching 90 miles an hour, would require a ball that’s a bit harder to hit. If amateur pitchers at pickup games pitched with regular baseballs, batters would be sending those balls flying left and right—and the scores would be off the charts. To balance this out, a softball makes for a more calibrated game.
Conversely, in the major leagues, using smaller baseballs makes a lot more sense because pitchers are so dominant that even the greatest batters on earth have a hard time hitting them. Home runs happen in the pros, sure, but not too much that the game loses its gravity as a result.
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]]>The post Why Baseball Might Be a Good Hobby to Start appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>This sounds like a patronizing thing to say, but there’s nothing wrong with admitting that you’re out of shape. One of the cool things about baseball is that it requires cardio, but in random spurts. You’ll find yourself getting good exercise while playing it, and then take large breaks when that’s what the game calls for. It’s a very slow-moving sport, which is why it’s a great option for exercise if you haven’t done it in a while.
As mentioned before, baseball is a super fun sport. And it’s also a great one to play if you’re a fan of old-school American traditions, ones that seem to be going out of style. Make no mistake—even if it seems like no one plays baseball in your area, there are plenty of groups you can find that play it.
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