Category: Community & Culture

Plastic Glove Syndrome

If your kid is watching the ball all the way into the pocket and it’s still popping out, the problem might not be their mechanics at all. Plastic-lined gloves, common at big box stores and marketed as beginner-friendly, can make it nearly impossible for young players to hold on to the ball, no matter how good their technique is. Before you book a private lesson, check the inside of the glove.

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The Cost of Playing Baseball is Higher than the Ears on a Giraffe!

If you think the cost of baseball stops at the equipment, travel baseball is about to introduce itself. From arm injuries and pitch count violations to family burnout and meals eaten through a drive-through window at 9pm, the system was not designed with your player’s full development in mind. We’re breaking down what complete player development actually looks like, and why the families most priced out of this system are not an oversight.

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