John Means

Why Do Pitchers Massage The Ball?
Baseball rubbing mud is a mixture of water, salt and oil that’s used to improve the grip, control and speed ...

How Fast Does Ohtani Pitch?
Shohei Ohtani threw the fastest pitched of his career on Monday when he hit 101.4 mph on a fastball. The ...

Does Xander Bogaerts Want To Leave The Red Sox?
Xander Bogaerts is considering leaving the Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers could be his potential ...

Can A Catcher Use His Mask To Stop A Ball?
It’s important to keep your masks and gloves clean and in good condition so they can protect you from harmful ...

What Is It Called When You Strike Out 5 Times In A Game?
What does the sixth strikeout mean in baseball? Why are Olympic rings called that? What is a horn and where ...

Who Did The Jays Trade To Get Teoscar Hernandez?
Jose Bautista is an all-star outfielder who has racked up numerous awards throughout his career, including a Silver Slugger Award ...

Decode the Scrutiny: Do MLB Umpires Check Pitcher’s Hats and Gloves?
In the dynamic world of Major League Baseball (MLB), the rules governing fair play are constantly evolving. One aspect of ...

What Did The Red Sox Offer Bogaerts?
Xander Bogaerts is set to make $90 million over the next four years with the Red Sox according to Jon ...

Does Shohei Ohtani Talk English?
Japanese right-hander Shohei Ohtani would like to learn English so he can better communicate with his teammates and fans back ...

Why Do Baseball Players Carry 2 Bats?
Contact hitters need a ball with a smooth feel on each swing in order to make solid contact. This type ...