Little League World Series

on baseballs. This made it harder to throw a breaking pitch. Many people call it “the year of the hitter,” and the average for the entire National League was .303. In 1930, attendance went up and was at a record high. Lights were installed in some stadiums, and announcers were introduced to the sport (Banks 48-78). During the ‘30s many…

The Wizard Go crazy folks, go crazy! From 580 stolen bases, to fifteen time all star, and one World Series ring, Ozzie Smith has done it all. Ozzie also has worked with charities throughout his life and still is today. Ozzie has had many achievements; fifteen time all star, World Series Champion(1982), NLCS MVP(1985), thirteen time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger award, #1 retired for the Cardinals in honor of him, and a Hall of Famer in Cooperstown, New York. Ozzie was nicknamed ‘The Wizard…

He is hitting .329 in the Pacific Coast League, by far the best offensive season of his four-year professional career. His hitting success this year may have had a great deal to do with his promotion to the 25-man big league roster. He will not likely hit for a high batting average as pitching becomes more complex and tougher to hit. Defensively, Fisher does not take the best routes…

Mahler, writer of the book, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning,” discusses the political, economical, and social fall of New York in 1977. The term originated in 1972 after a documentary series episode of the same title was aired. The term became more socially recognized during the 1977 World Series game where the New York Yankees faced the Los Angles Dodgers. Helicopter camera views show video clips of actual fires during the arson breakout caused by the economic fall of the South…

How to win a baseball game Nimesh Patel Hitting a baseball in considered to be one of the most difficult things to accomplish in all of sports.. At the pro level hitters have around 0.4 seconds to react to a 95mph fastball. Hitting is one of the main aspects of the game and you have to hit to win. Practice hard. If you don’t practice you’ll never get better. You also have to practice how you would play. If you’re messing around in practice and not taking it seriously then that’s how…

The Chicago Cubs is one of the best professional baseball teams. The Cubs compete in Major League. And, as a member of the National League, the club has a countless number of achievements. But who made the baseball club so unbeatable, so famous? Here is Part 2 of the top Chicago Cubs Players of all time. 5. Cap Anson – First Baseman, Third Baseman and Catcher for the Cubs from 1876-1897 Cap played 2277 games. He got a total of 3022 hits, 97 HRs 1880 RBIs, 1722 Runs, and built up a .332 BA.…

It's the dog days of summer. Football is right around the corner, moves are still to be made on the NBA front and we are smack dab in the middle of All-Star break. Days are long, sun is hot, BBQ's are blazing and summer love is in full swing. Turning on the news is a mistake, the hatred, ignorance, and negativity are consuming. No one televises the positive stories anymore. Yesterday, I attended my first HR derby, first of many. Not since the days of Sosa and McGwire have things been so…

American baseball icon Hank Aaron, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. He spent 21 years as an outfielder for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and two final years as a DH for the Milwaukee Brewers, setting several records and winning a number of honors along the way. Aron continues to hold many of baseball's most distinguished records today, including runs batted in (2,297), extra-base hits (1,477), total bases (6,856) and…

also known as “The Captain” or “Mr. November” is arguably one of the greatest players baseball has ever seen. He played 20 seasons with the New York Yankees and won 5 World Series rings. The way he carried himself, on and off the field is why he has been a role model for so many kids across the nation. Above all other major league teams, the New York Yankees are the team that everyone dreams to play for, and growing up loving and dreaming to play for them and actually making that dream come…

in Atlanta, Georgia since the year 1966. They a professional major league baseball team that competes in the National League's Eastern Division. Between the years of 1991 and 2005, the Atlanta Braves won their division each year. It is the longest record of any North American professional sport. In addition, the Atlanta Braves have the distinction of having won over a dozen divisional titles, nine pennants, and three World Series. The history of the Braves dates back to the year 1871 when a…