Baseball

My grandpa was a pitcher in the big leagues. He pitched for three years before he got hurt, but he taught me everything I know about throwing a curveball. And now that you’re learning to throw one too, I want to tell you how it all started.

Of course, you probably already know what a curveball is. The idea is that as the ball is thrown, it spins on its axis at the same time that it’s thrown forwards on an arc-like trajectory so that by the time it reaches home plate, it breaks downwards sharply on the batter. The first person who invented this pitch is disputed – some say it was Fred Goldsmith of Harvard University in 1867, while others claim it was Candy Cummings of the Excelsior Club in Brooklyn, New York. In any case, it’s been a staple of pitching ever since.

For over a hundred years, the sport of baseball has been recognized as an American pastime. For generations, it has been a staple in many people’s lives. It’s a game that is cherished for its simplistic beauty and enjoyed for its simple rules.

But there is another hidden side to this sport that few know about. Those who have known never spoke of it, and those who tried to find out where only met with failure. After attempting to discover more myself I soon found that no one would talk about it…no one except my grandfather…my old man…the ball player…my father…

Hello, my name is Andrew and I’m writing this article because I know that baseball games are the best way to spend your time. They’re great for anyone of any age. The food will fill you up, the stadium will give you lots of seating space, and the game itself is always exciting. And if you go with some friends, it can even be a great bonding experience.

There are so many different factors involved in how to plan out an awesome day at a ball game, so here are some tips on what to do when!

First tip: Arrive early!  You’ll want to get there about an hour before first pitch so you’ll have enough time to buy essential snacks like peanuts or Cracker Jacks, eat at least one hot dog, buy a hat or shirt that will make your friends jealous, and take pictures of some cool statues !

I hate to break this to you, but it’s unlikely that you’ll end up being a catcher.

Let me explain further.

You see… catchers are on the field more than any other player on the team. That means they will have ample opportunities of playing time in any given game especially if your team plays nine innings instead of seven or eight. Catchers are also expected to have better defensive skill sets due to their increased amount of playtime so it’s not uncommon for catchers to be amongst the best players on the field during games. Unfortunately, you’re probably not going to be one of them if you’re looking into becoming a catcher.

People who grew up in certain cities might always brag about their teams’ home field. However, not all stadiums are created equal – some are much better than others. At the end of the day it comes down to three important categories: fans (some places can get really loud), food (there is nothing like a stadium hot dog) and stuff to do once you leave the game (sightseeing). Being that people visit these parks throughout the year, weather is also an important factor. So let’s take a look at what could be America’s best Major League Baseball Stadiums.