Baseball Place Editorial Team, Author at Baseball Place

Understanding Pitch Count Limits and Arm Health

What pitch count limits actually protect, how MLB and youth rules differ, and why arm health depends on more than one number.

A clear look at how players actually warm up before a baseball game, from arrival to first pitch, and why the routine matters.

A clear, safe guide to off-season training basics for young baseball players, covering rest, strength, throwing, and skill work.

A clear guide to base running fundamentals: leads, reading the ball, rounding bases, sliding basics, and tagging up for players of any age.

Learn the core fundamentals of fielding ground balls, from ready position to glove work, with simple steps beginners can practice today.

Learn the fundamentals of a good batting stance—balance, stride, hand position, and posture—explained simply for players and parents.

A step-by-step guide to teaching a safe, efficient baseball throwing motion for youth players, from grip to follow-through.

Metal, molded, or turf cleats? Here’s what actually differs, what leagues allow, and how to pick the right pair for the surface you play on.

How to pick a batting helmet that fits right, meets league rules, and holds up through a full season of at-bats.

Learn the safest, most effective ways to break in a new baseball glove, from playing catch to conditioner, without ruining the leather.