Baseball Place is an independent site about baseball — the history that shaped it, the rules as they actually work, the records that come up in every argument, and the practical side of playing it, from picking a first glove to figuring out whether travel ball is worth it for your family. We’re not affiliated with MLB or any team or league.
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