In this episode of Baseball Shorts, we pay attention to the moose logo of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The club is named after blue granite found along the Brandywine River in Wilmington, but yet the club has a moose as a (cap) logo. How did the club get to this? Read on and you will…
In today’s episode of Baseball Shorts, we pay attention to an aliment from which only umpires are suffering: Ear Syphillis Ear Syphillis is a condition in which umpires are overly sensitive for remarks from players, managers, and fans. Even this bad that it affects his performance behind home plate. A good example of an umpire…
With the term Ducks on the Pond, you first may think of some water birds swimming around a pond in the park. But did you know the term is also used in baseball? Read on and you’ll find out why. The term Ducks on the Pond is a metaphor that is typically used by the…
In the US, there is a saying “Out of Left Field” which means strange, odd or unexpected. It is clear the origin can be traced back to baseball. But there are several explanations for the origin of the saying. When it comes to the meaning “unexpected”, the following explanation makes a lot of sense. It…
One of the most underrated hitting techniques in baseball is the bunt. If executed right, it can be a formidable weapon against a dominating pitcher. The bunt came into fashion when it, according to the legend, was invented by Henry Chadwick, the player-manager of the Cincinnati Ballclub. But how did the short hit got its…
