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If you have heard about the professional independent minor league baseball teams and leagues, sometimes called the "indy leagues", then you may have wondered why you should pay attention to them.  Since the leagues are not affiliated with the Minor League Baseball teams, many people dismiss these leagues and teams without much thought.  

Here are four reasons why you should pay attention to independent baseball:

First, independent baseball virtually guarantees that fans get something which they claim to want for a long time:  seeing professional athletes who make less than the fans do!  The players rarely receive any money during the off-season, and most have to work jobs from September through April in order to have the ability to play during the summer.  Many people do not know this, but a Major League superstar making million a year oftentimes makes more per game than the entire season's player payroll of an independent baseball team!  

Since many players in independent baseball get signed to contracts with affiliated Minor League teams, the perceived discrepancy in talent is not as wide as many may think.  This means that fans get to see quality professional baseball at a great price and have the opportunity to cheer for the underdog player who may have been overlooked.  Over 30 players who have MLB experience started their pro careers in the independent leagues, having never been signed to a Minor League contract before throwing their first professional pitch or at bat.  Kevin Millar and Chris Coste are just two examples of players whose careers started in the independent leagues.

Second, you may want to consider following independent baseball because you get to see players who truly play for the love of the game.  An "insider's secret" about professional baseball is that there are many guys sitting at home who, after a few weeks of getting in shape, could play in the independent leagues.  Whether the guys are beginning careers, families, have legal concerns, nagging injuries, or simply didn't have the funds to travel to several tryouts, they are not in uniform for one reason or another.  Many times, however, a player will not play because he believes - oftentimes incorrectly - that he is "worth more money" than what an independent team is paying.

This means that fans get to see players who genuinely care about playing baseball regardless of the financial situation.  The other benefit is that many independent leagues, depending on your geography, often offer a caliber of play which is superior to a lower-level affiliated team.  This claim is justified by looking at the rosters of several independent baseball teams which have lots of former Major Leaguers and Triple-A players.  Odds are that they would beat many "rookie" teams and other lower-level teams simply due to their physical maturity and level of professional playing experience.  Again, this means that fans get terrific baseball at a great price.

Finally, consider following independent baseball because you get to see former Major Leaguers who are managing these teams.  During the 2009 season there were at least 20 independent baseball team managers and coaches with Major League playing experience.  Many of these managers sign autographs, share stories with fans at games, and pass along some tremendous knowledge to their players.  Their experience lends credibility to the independent baseball industry and gives the fans reassurance that they are watching quality baseball.

The next time you read a story about an independent baseball team hopefully you will have a greater appreciation for the players and managers.  Should you have the opportunity to attend an independent league game then be sure to enjoy your time at the game and remember that you will be seeing some terrific baseball.

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If you have always loved professional baseball, then it is possible for you to become involved with the industry in one way or another.  One avenue to pursue is employment with a team or league in the independent baseball league section of the pro baseball industry.  Independent baseball leagues and teams are not affiliated with any specific Major League Baseball organization, and their ultimate goal is to become a profitable enterprise.  Front office and league personnel have more flexibility in hiring people to help them reach that aim.

The question then becomes, "In what other way can I work in the professional baseball industry without being a player, manager, coach, or owner?"  Here are several starting points, each with a short description to help you better understand what is available to you:

League-level:  It is possible for you to work with an independent baseball league at the league office level.  Skills here include media relations, strategic planning, marketing, attracting major sponsors for league-wide exposure, and other similar duties. Entry-level (team):  Many independent baseball teams need help with game-day operations, ticket sales, community relations, and many other tasks to entice local organizations and individuals to spend money with the team.  You will need interpersonal, computer, phone, and event-planning skills.  In addition, the hours may be long and some physical effort will be required, especially if you work on game-day operations. Specialty skills:  You can join an independent baseball team with a number of specialty skills.  These could include online radio broadcasting, public address announcing, statistician, dealing with local and regional sports media, promotions development and implementation, online marketing, grounds keeping, stadium management, concessions skills, and merchandise/inventory management.  Even higher-level specialty skills include stadium design, graphic design for logos and sponsorship obligations, game scheduling, and raising capital for teams. Management (team):  You will need to be able to manage employees, interns, and have a good ability to deal with other executives, team owners, and the league executives.  You also will be working long hours overseeing items dealing with concessions, merchandise, stadium operations, stadium construction/renovation, speaking at the local service organizations, dealing with player contracts, and many other tasks.  You should have the ability to run a small/medium business, including accounting/payroll understanding, budgeting, networking, and many other senior-level tasks.

With over 50 independent baseball teams scheduled to play in 2010, there are several opportunities to join this industry.  Remember that your love for the game has to be tempered with the understanding that the team owner, league president, and general manager all want to turn a profit while maintaining a high standard of excellence in the local market.  If you are willing to do what you can to offer professional quality while focusing on making a profit and obtaining new fans then you have the first step needed to join independent professional baseball.

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You may have recently heard about an independent baseball team near where you live, or near where you were traveling.  If so, you may have wondered what makes a team "independent" and if it is worth your money to go watch that team.

An independent professional baseball team is a team which plays in a professional baseball league that is not affiliated with any Major League organization or the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, which is now named (officially) Minor League Baseball.  These teams have complete control over the players they sign, the personnel they hire, and their players can be signed by any "affiliated" team in Minor League Baseball.  

Occasionally, an independent baseball player may make it to a Major League Baseball roster after having started his career in the independent baseball leagues.  Many players who make it to a Major League roster after having spent time with an independent baseball team usually had previous Major League, or high-level Minor League experience prior to joining a Major League Baseball roster.  

For the 2009 season, nearly 60 independent teams fielded a team in 8 independent leagues.  The teams play in the U.S. and Canada.  There are independent baseball teams in the Northeast, Quebec, Calgary, California, the Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and the Dakotas, just to name a few regions.  The players can range from just out of college, former "affiliated" minor league players who were released, players who could be in the minors but opted to play closer to home for family reasons, former Major League players, and occasionally international players.  Many teams have managers and coaches whom have previous Major League Baseball experience.

The question you may still have, however, is if an independent baseball team is worth your time and money.  In most markets this is a "yes."

Here are just some of the reasons why:

Prices are usually equal to or less than comparable entertainment, such as the movies
Concession prices are usually less than at higher-level professional sports
Kids and fans get participate in on-field and off-field promotions
Many teams offer incentives for you to bring groups
Many of the general managers and team executives have years of professional sports experience, so they understand what it takes to give you good entertainment for your money
Many of the players are accessible for autographs
The quality of play is considerably high, especially compared to other alternatives you may have in your area

Hopefully this article gives you a better understanding of independent baseball and helps you make a better decision for your entertainment dollar.

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This concept of "floating realignment" angers me. It may be the worst idea I've ever seen. Tom Verducci has the particulars:

As with most issues of competitive balance, floating realignment involves finding a work-around to the Boston-New York axis of power in the AL East.

One example of floating realignment, according to one insider, would work this way: Cleveland, which is rebuilding with a reduced payroll, could opt to leave the AL Central to play in the AL East. The Indians would benefit from an unbalanced schedule that would give them a total of 18 lucrative home dates against the Yankees and Red Sox instead of their current eight. A small or mid-market contender, such as Tampa Bay or Baltimore, could move to the AL Central to get a better crack at postseason play instead of continually fighting against the mega-payrolls of New York and Boston.

There would be some restrictions to the floating nature of things, including limiting teams to within a two time-zone range of its own. But the proposal suggests there could be swings in the number of teams in certain divisions from year to year and even differing numbers of teams in the American and National Leagues.

Worst. Idea. Ever.

This is just a cowardly way of avoiding the huge problem in Major League Baseball: a salary cap. Failing the passage of a cap, which will never happen if the MLBPA or certain ownership groups have anything to say about it (note: they do), they could rectify part of this problem by constructing a solid salary floor and potentially developing an even more widespread revenue sharing plan.

Going back to Verducci's example, how can Cleveland sell to their fans that they don't expect to be competitive some years, then expect the fans to come out to watch them play? Hey fans, we're going to lose anyway, so wouldn't you rather see us lose to the Yankees and Red Sox? And how cowardly would it be for the Orioles, Rays or Blue Jays to have to leave the AL East just to make the playoffs, especially if and when either Boston or New York don't make it? And what happens when Cleveland thinks they are competitive again? Can they just go back to the AL Central and take back their traditional spot? Does the corresponding team have to switch back as well, or will it end up in five years that the AL East is just the Yankees playing the Red Sox and nobody else? And what happens if the Yankees or Red Sox decide to leave the division? Is that fair to the teams in, say the AL Central who now have to face them? Does allowing a team into a division go to a vote, like a backyard clubhouse? Should we just pick division captains who can pick the teams each year like we're playing a game of dodgeball? This is ludicrous.

If MLB wants to realign, it should realign geographically and be done with it. Get rid of the American and National Leagues already. And yes, I understand the only way to do that would be to either eliminate the DH (never going to happen) or make it mandatory in both leagues. As much as that pains my pitchers-should-have-to-hit sensibilities, the modern pitching staffs and benches and increasing specialization of the sport make it more likely that the NL will eventually adopt the DH anyway. Once the playing field is leveled, model your divisional structure like the NBA and separate the teams like this:

Atlantic League:

North Division – Cleveland, Detroit, Toronto, Milwaukee, Cincinnati

South Division – Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Florida, Washington

East Division – Boston, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

Pacific League:

Midwest Division - Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota, St. Louis, Kansas City

Mountain Division – Arizona, Colorado, Houston, Seattle, Texas

West Division - Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco

Obviously, the divisions could swap a few teams here or there, and if the names of the divisions – especially the "Mountain" – don't make sense, MLB could name them after Hall of Fame players. The Mays, Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Williams…you get the point.

Have the division winners make the playoffs and pull the two wildcard teams from all the remaining teams, not the next best in each league. Anything has to be better than what they're suggesting now. This floating idea...should sink.

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Baseball, Title Ix and Jackie Robinson: It's All About Discrimination

The baseball world recently celebrated "Jackie Robinson Day." On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League Baseball when he stepped onto Ebbets Field as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Many commentators have lamented the fact that 60 years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, today, only 8.4% of Major League Baseball (MLB) players are black. In fact, MLB has been going backwards. The current percentage of black players is the lowest in more than 20 years. Just over a decade ago, in 1995, 19% of MLB players were black.

No one disputes that the numbers of black professional baseball players is declining, the controversy is over why.

One article I read recently attributed the decline to baseball's legacy of segregation and racism. The writer argued that because of its history, baseball fails to "capture the imagination" of today's young black athletes.

Others have argued that inner-city black athletes face various economic challenges that limit their access to baseball fields, equipment, etc.

All of these arguments have some merit to them. But, ultimately, they fall short because other sports, like football and basketball, share baseball's legacy of segregation and racism. Yet, black participation in those other sports has continued to grow.

Last week, a co-worker sent me an article about Title IX by Hubert Mizell of Gainesville.com. It hit me like a thunderbolt that Title IX is the most obvious reason there are so few blacks in pro baseball.

The way Title IX has been interpreted and implemented, it effectively restricts the number of baseball scholarships colleges and universities offer. In fact, most schools, even major schools like the University of Florida, do not offer any "full-ride" college baseball scholarships at all.

I was shocked when I found that out.

Obviously, without a scholarship, many, many young black athletes cannot afford to go to college and play college baseball or, later, professional baseball. Naturally, young black athletes will gravitate towards football and basketball; sports that offer more scholarships. Over the past generation, this shift has become pronounced.

Title IX was enacted by the Congress in 1972. The law, itself, is not controversial at all. It simply states that "No person in the United States, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

So, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. It applies to discrimination in athletics. So far, so good. The problem comes in the interpretation of the law.

In 1979, The U.S. Department of Heath, Education, and Welfare (this was before we had a separate "Department of Education") issued a policy interpreting Title IX. The policy provided that, in order to comply with Title IX, a college or university must pass one of three tests. The college or university must show that it:

1. Provides athletic opportunities substantially proportionate to student enrollment; or,

2. Demonstrates a continual expansion of athletic opportunities for the underrepresented gender; or,

3. Provides full and effective accommodation of the interest and ability of the underrepresented gender.

Many schools try to comply with Title IX by passing the third test. The problem is that this test is very subjective. How do you prove you are providing "full and effective accommodation of interest and ability….?" You can take surveys to get some gauge of interest. But, in the end, if a school relies on the third test, it will be vulnerable to a law suit by someone who thinks it has not complied.

Some of the larger, financially strong, schools comply with Title IX by meeting the second test. They "demonstrate a continual expansion of athletic opportunities for the underrepresented gender" by adding a women's sports team. Every time a school does that, it is "good to go" for about five years. But, adding new sports is a money-losing proposition and smaller, less affluent, schools can't afford to do that. At least, not forever.

So, ultimately, all schools will want, or need, to comply with Title IX by meeting the first test. And, it is this first test that has really caused the problems.

If a school has a Division I football team, it can award up to 85 football scholarships (per NCAA rules). The school can also award up to 13 scholarships for it's men's basketball team. Of course, to compete in these sports, at the Division I level, the school will have to award these 98 men's athletics scholarships.

Women now make up a whopping 58% of college enrollment. So, to pass the first test, and award scholarships "substantially proportionate" to student enrollment, the school has to award about 110 scholarships to women just to equal the scholarships provided for men's football and basketball.

And, when you add in other men's sports – it becomes impossible to meet the "substantially proportionate" test without severely cutting scholarships in other men's sports or dropping some sports altogether.

So, that's exactly what schools do. When you look at sports like Tennis, Golf, Track and Field/Cross Country, Swimming/Diving – there are more scholarships awarded to women than men in each of these sports. Even in basketball – men's college basketball teams get 13 scholarships; women's teams get 15.

Wrestling is one of the biggest sports at most high schools. There is a large base of college wrestling fans. But, thanks to Title IX, there are few college wrestling scholarships.

James Madison University is the latest school to announce it will be dropping 10 sports; 7 men's teams; 3 women's teams in order to meet the "substantially proportionate" test of Title IX.

You might say: "well, they should just get rid of football." The problem with that idea is that football is the only college sport that makes money. Men's basketball about breaks even (if the school is lucky). No other college sport pays for itself.

This means the college will likely lose money on every other sports team it adds, including every women's sports team. Football is the bill-payer for many of these sports at many schools. So, getting rid of football is not the answer.

So, what does all this have to do with Jackie Robinson and the lack of black professional baseball players today?

Here's what.

Because of the way Title IX has been interpreted and implemented, college baseball programs are only allowed 11.7 scholarships. Since about 30 players are on a college baseball team, normally, no one gets a full scholarship.

So, baseball is becoming, increasingly, a sport for the relatively affluent. The reason is simple. You have to be able to afford to pay for college to play college baseball.

By contrast, in football and basketball, almost everyone on the team has a full scholarship.

For a young, black athlete, football and basketball offer a much more likely scholarship opportunity. It's not surprising, then, that black athletes have gravitated toward football and basketball and away from baseball. It's common sense.

It's ironic that, Title IX, a law intended to limit sex discrimination in athletics has morphed into, perhaps, the most significant cause of sex, race and class discrimination in college athletics today.

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Baseball is team sport wherein a player on one team tries to throw a ball past a player on the other team, who attempts to hit the baseball with a stick called bat. A team scores only when batting and by advancing past a series of four markers called bases arranged at the circle. The only chance you have as a Little League Coach is to try and get yourself organized. And what better way to become organized but by setting up your own Little League website, which will allow you to manage your organization, league and/or team by providing you with the ability to post and update schedules, league standings, and team statistics.

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For a coach, it may be very difficult for you to get all the practice completely covered. The amount of practice time is limited maybe to three days per week. Moreover, getting practice fields is a major problem in most instances, and the length of practice is another. You cannot hold marathon three to four hour practices. Using a planned schedule will enable you to have practices that are fun for the players in order for them to easily learn what you are trying to teach them.

Having a website will allow you to update your team members about your schedules and any changes in your schedule for that matter. Every time there is a schedule or news update, you will be able to notify all your team members through email.

Any team member can access your schedule from anywhere and at anytime. They can also click on an event on your calendar to retrieve more information such as a map to the practice location and who among the team members are attending.

Your own team website is one place for all your team's news, schedules, roster, photo, videos, and more. It will serve as an online communication tool for amateur sports, and will be the best means for Little League coaches to become organized.

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What do you think is the best way to become a pro baseball player?

Haha dumb question I just want some convo, ive played baseball for 10 years 1 year JV in High School and 1 Varsity. Junior year this year.

-get on a travel team
-play more for scouts
-play for scouts (they're everywhere usually at tournaments if you get on a travel team thats good enough)
-work on your arm
-do well in school
-work hard, earn your stripes

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Momentous hitters all the time engage in the following swing qualities:-  Baseball Hitting

1. Solid and Stiff Front Leg

2. Rotational Swing allowing them to Stay in excess of Stack

3. Greatest lengthening of the Hands and Barrel

At this juncture I yearn for discuss all of these 3 elements of the main League baseball swing:

1. STIFF FRONT support - Baseball Hitting
The power hitters trendy main league baseball manipulation a stiff front support to assign them weight in favor of their power. After you study their swing, the front support is corporation and on an slant to allows them to prevent all body movement send. The front end is the presenter to prevents lunging and hip travel send. Greatest power is generated after the arms are extended and the hips rotate. If the front support bends power is lost.
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Pro Baseball

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Pro Baseball

Why are there so many broken bats in baseball nowadays?

The White Sox TV announcers say it is a dangerous situation.

Maple is a less stable wood, more prone to splitting. It does give more power with comparable swings. Hence, its popularity.
The another factor is bat design. Players are opting for thinner handles allowing them greater bat speed but resulting in a more fragile bat.

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Bamboo Baseball Batsâ?¦.The New Cage Bat?

Bamboo Baseball Bats….The New Cage Bat?

Asia has again made their mark on Baseball in America. Bamboo Baseball bats have become increasingly popular among youth and amateur baseball players in the U.S. and across the globe for that matter. Bamboo bats have yet to receive the stamp of approval from Major League Baseball, and most people think that stamp of approval will not be coming at all.

There are a lot of people asking why Bamboo has yet to be accepted into the MLB? So let’s go over the main arguments keeping Bamboo on the outside of Major League Parks.

Here is a Major League Baseball Rule that addresses this particular issue….1.10

(a) The bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 23/4 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length. The bat shall be one piece of solid wood.
NOTE: No laminated or experimental bats shall be used in a professional game (either championship season or exhibition games) until the manufacturer has secured approval from the Rules Committee of his design and methods of manufacture.

Bamboo bats are made by laminating a bunch of bamboo strips into a blank, and then turning the blank into a bat. Which makes the bat very hard to break, and obviously violates rule 1.10 (as shown above) which states that the bat shall be one piece of solid wood.

Although that rule seems to be a big part of why Bamboo Bats are not MLB approved, there seems to be a more popular argument used.  Bamboo bats are widely considered to be similar to composite bats based on the way they are made. Composite bats are also off limits in the MLB. Most experts believe that Bamboo will never receive Major League Baseball’s approval unless the MLB approves all composite bats.

So, now looms the bigger question. How will Bamboo Baseball bats survive in America? Well since Bamboo bats seem to be so durable, many youth and amateur players and teams are using them as Batting Cage bats. More coaches and players are catching onto the benefits of training with wood bats, even if they play in an Aluminum Bat league.  Hitting with wood forces the hitter to swing with proper mechanics, while aluminum often delivers good results even when improper mechanics are used.

Maple Bats, Ash Bats, and Birch bats all provide better power than Bamboo, but none of them provide the durability that Bamboo does. That means a perfect match for Bamboo Baseball Bats and
Batting Cages. A player or team can reap the benefits of training with wood, without having to continually purchase wood bats because of overuse. Bamboo bats are becoming a big part of the resurgence of wood bats in America. So in a game where so much has changed, wood is looking like the one constant that doesn’t plan on going anywhere soon.

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Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Nokona Baseball Glove Review

Are you thinking of buying your son or daughter a new Baseball or Softball glove? Maybe you’re looking to get a new ball glove for yourself. Before you buy you need to look at the Nokona line of Baseball and Softball gloves. Nokona is the only true 100% AMERICAN MADE baseball/softball glove company!! Some companies produce part of their inventory domestically but most of their gloves are made in Asia. Nokaona Athletic Goods mass produces baseball and softball gloves completely in the USA.

Nokona Athletic Goods is a small company with approximately 90 emloyees, located nearly 90 miles northwest of Dallas in the small town of Nacona, Texas with a population of about 3200 people. For 80 years Nocona Athletic Goods Company has been in integral part of the town. Nokona Gloves—the brand name is spelled with a “k” because, according to company lore, trade marking the name of a town was not permitted—can be tough to find in box sporting goods chains. Nokona gloves, some made from from pliable kangaroo or buffalo hide, have found a home at specialty baseball/softball glove stores. The Nokona factory will make about 75,000 handmade gloves in 2008. This is a small percentage of the nearly 5.1 million baseball and softball gloves produced in 2007 by all of the companies combined.

Nakonas handmade gloves are like no others! The Nokona baseball/softball gloves are made from a long line of soft yet durable premium top grain leathers. Nakonas wide selection of baseball/softball gloves include:

• Infield gloves
• Outfield gloves
• Catchers gloves
• First base gloves

These gloves include Softball gloves, Youth baseball gloves, Little league baseball and softball gloves, College baseball and softball gloves and Senior baseball and softball gloves.

Specialty Nokona Baseball/Softball gloves include:

• The Fastpitch Series
• The Buffalo Combo Series
• The Classic Series
• The American Pro Series
• The Team Nakona Youth Baseball Series

Every Nokona baseball/softball glove is handcrafted in Nocona, Texas by American craftsmen. Nokona ball gloves are preconditioned at the factory for a softer feel and a quicker break in periods.

Before you buy your next baseball or softball glove, check out the Nokona line of gloves. These are a high quality, well priced durable ball gloves. You will be glad you did, as these gloves have a quick break in period, are long lasting and do not cost as much as some of the other top of the line gloves.

For more reviews and information about the baseball and softball world check out Rick’s Bats and Gloves,ETC. At Rick’s Bats and gloves, ETC we are determined to keep you up to date with the latest information to help you with finding the best product at the best price for you.

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Youth Batting Glove

Do you think there should be a senior major league baseball league?

the SMLB a proffesional league for old people.

It's been tried before.

The league played in Florida in the winter - first season was 1989-1990. And it folded about a quarter of the way through the second season because nobody really cared to watch a bunch of out of shape old men fumbling around on a baseball field.

See link below for a brief history of the league.

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League Management Software - 5 Reasons to Take Your League Online

According to Internet World Stats' June 2008 report, nearly 250 million people, or 75% of the population, in North America use the Internet. And this number continues to grow. The proliferation of Internet use is garnering the attention of organizations worldwide that are moving at least a part of their operations online. For sports teams and leagues, this trend is no different. There are several factors motivating sports organizations to take their league online. Below are the top 5 reasons:

1. Convenient options. To maximize your participation and alleviate long registration lines, allow your coaches, parents and athletes to register for a team when and where it's most convenient for them.

2. Simplified administration. Eliminate the burden of manual data entry for staff and volunteers and save on paper use by storing all information electronically.

3. Centralized database. Improve organization and data management with a single data entry point and electronic filing of required documents in your league management software database.

4. Time and money savings. Reallocate staff members' time from handling in-person registrations and manually creating rosters and reports to managing other business projects. This improves productivity and positively impacts the bottom line.

5. Improved communication and marketing. Enhance visibility of your league with a professional, search engine-friendly and up-to-date website that better communicates standings, stats, information, schedules, required forms, tournament details, and more.

Once your league has made the decision to offer online options, it's important to select the best technology partner for your league. When considering league management software providers that can help take your league online, there are a few qualities you should consider, including:

* Reliability. This first requirement relates to both the reliability of the online program, as well as the reliability of the provider. Consider how long the company has been in business and what kind of feedback you can find about the company and its products. Search online for reviews, blogs and other comments. A company with a large number of referrals means that it's wisely investing in its technology and its people, translating to a company your league can trust.

* Functionality. As you're talking to various league management software providers, prepare a list of your management and reporting needs and request that the companies' sales personnel walk you through each requirement to explain if and how their system will meet your needs. Keep in mind that some companies will customize solutions, so if need be, find out how much it would cost and when you can expect the system in its entirety.

* Simplicity. Request a demo account, or at least an on-site demo, where you and your staff can see first-hand how the software operates. Your software provider should understand that everyone from veteran staff members to non-technical volunteers will be using the program, so be sure to look closely at how easy the online program will be to set up and use on a daily basis. Just make sure you're getting a balance of both simplicity and functionality.

* Cost-Efficiency. When evaluating potential technology partners, make a list of all possible costs and fees associated with the online program to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the total cost of ownership, as well as the return on investment. Consider potential fees such as per tournament, per registrant, % of transaction, annual license, up-front/implementation, training, maintenance or upgrade, customer service support, and any additional service fees that may be specific to one company.

* Security. Ask each software provider how they ensure the security of your users' online transactions. Each company should have a written statement or document explaining its Internet security measures. In addition to ensuring secure transactions, your league management software provider should also help improve your risk management with automated tools and comprehensive steps for disclosure questionnaires and background checks for staff and volunteers.

* Superior Support. Last but not least, your online software provider should offer 24/7 access to a knowledgeable, friendly team of customer support experts to help resolve any questions or concerns right when you need it. The customer service support team should be accessible to everyone, from senior staff to part-time volunteers.

I hope these tips are helpful in your decision to move your league online. Talk with league management software providers and find out how your organization can improve marketing efforts, increase communication and offer convenient online registration options for your coaches, parents and athletes. Make lists in preparation for meetings with potential technology partners and always feel free to request references. In the end, moving your league or club online should be a very smooth transition that benefits your league, your staff, your parents and coaches, and your organization's revenue.

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Senior League

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Senior League

Little Kids Play In World Series

The Little League World Series is here. Many kids and parents look forward to watching the Little League World Series every year. It is time just to relax and watch kids enjoy the game of baseball. Millions of people watch it on ESPN and ABC every year. It's not about people playing for money but for the love of the game and having fun. How can you not enjoy that?

Having played in the Little League World Series myself I cannot even explained how much fun it was. It makes you feel like you're part of something bigger and better in our society. It makes you feel like a top player just like Major league baseball players. The truth is you are actually good and some of the best out of all the other 12-year-olds in the United States and even the world.

Enjoying different ethnic groups playing sports is very enjoyable for hopefully not only me but everyone. It's a chance for all the different countries to come together and play sports at a young age. This actually gains interest in things such as the World Cup in soccer and baseball. Of course it also gains interest in the summer and winter Olympics. Once you see or play with these different ethnic groups it brings you to want to see all of different groups play together at every level.

The grass hill that was is what they call let by the end of the Little League World Series. It starts off as a grass hill every year and ends up being pure mud or dirt. Kids slide down it with cardboard sun or rain. When it rains it gets really bad. People will slide all the way down the hill with no cardboard box at all. Every year afterwords they have to seed the area of the hill again so that next year it looks really nice. It has always been a part of the Little League World Series so the head of the Little League World Series has never said to not ruin the grass on the hill.

Many people have come across a Little League World Series game but just change the channel because they do not want to watch kids. This is the time of the kids life that you want to watch because there is no gambling, no money, and no fame. They're just playing to play and try to win. Like they always say, play with 110%!

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Series Baseball

is the louisville slugger TPX exogrid -5 senior league baseball bat a good all around bat for a power hitter?

i am looking to get a new bat and the TPX exogrid -5 is one of my choices. i need to know all about his bat: the pros, cons, and anything else you can think of. i am looking for people that have had real experience with THIS bat. not someone who just goes and copies stuff off the internet. im also looking for comparisons to all the other -5 bats on the market.
thank you

unless ur old like 30+ get a -5.... if u arent then get the -3... i have it and it is amazing... you hit the crap out of it if u hit it on the sweet spot and if u hit it on the tip of the barrel its a line drive to center field... 100%

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Guide To Buying Baseball Bats For Kids

The baseball game has become extremely famous among millions of sports lovers, these days. Hence, the popularity of the sports items related to this game has also increased.

Kids are mad about purchasing baseball bats for themselves. It is good to encourage their sport spirit and buy them the required items but purchasing the right baseball is equally important.

You must concentrate on purchasing the right kind of stuff for your kid, in order to encourage them and let them practice better. There are certain points you need to consider when purchasing baseball bats for kids. Here is a simple guide on buying baseball bats for your kid.

First and foremost, you need to select a light bat. This makes it easier for your kid to keep control on their swings. The length of the bat also plays an important role. Here is a list of different lengths you must consider for different age group when selecting a baseball bat.

AgeLength Category

a) 8-927-29 inchesJuniors Minors
b) 9-1228-31 inches Senior Minors
c) 10-1229-32 inchesMajors

You must go in for an extensive research prior to purchasing a baseball bat. Speaking to different people for references may confuse you.

You may consult professionals and experienced coaches, in this regard. They would be in a better position to offer you expert advice. You must choose a different criteria when buying baseball bats for an adult kid. Try going for aluminum or cutting-edge alloy bats for youth. The lighter the bat, the better would be the results. Shorter bats are agile and fast.

Always remember that bats are measured in inches for length and ounces for weight. You may also visit a baseball arena and watch out the performance of experienced players, in order to decide on the best for your kids.

The size of the barrel plays an important role when selecting a baseball bat. The larger the barrel, the powerful it is. The larger barrel has a bigger sweet spot and requires more mass. The best way is to try out different bats or at least taking them in to your hands prior to purchasing one.

In case, you are looking out for little league baseball bats, you must not settle for one that is longer than 33 inches or more than 2

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Weak wooden baseball bat?

I am looking for a weak baseball bat. Any ideas?

There is no earthly reason for having a baseball bat that is made of "weak" material(s), in this case wood. What purpose should it represent? To break when it hits a ball???????? Wow, you knew that was going to happen even before the fact.

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How to Buy the Right Baseball Bat

If you are looking to buy a baseball bat either for yourself or your kid you might want to get some research done with respect to the type of bat you should be buying. The power and speed you generate on your hit will depend directly upon your bat as it would upon your own physical prowess. With this article I hope to provide you with tips and knowledge on buying a baseball bat.

The Material :

There are basically two types of baseball bats, based on the material used in the manufacture, they are wooden and non-wooden. Non-wooden bats are usually made out of aluminum. Wooden bats are made out of ash wood as a norm, but bats made from maple wood are also available. Unless you are in the pro league or if the game regulations prevent you from using a non-wooden bat you would be better off buying yourself an aluminum bat. If you are buying a bat for your kid, who is interested in youth baseball, it would be best to buy an aluminum bat. Aluminum bats not only provide a higher jump off the metal but they are also light compared to their wooden counterparts. A wooden bat can never compare to the lightness and hence the bat speed of the aluminum bats. More expensive metal alloys would allow for higher jump off the impact, sending the ball to a far higher distance than would be possible with a wooden bat. Most of the bats usually last only a couple of seasons at the maximum, if you play a lot your bat might not last more than one season. Each bat is only good enough for that many number of hits, so be careful about the price you are shelling out for your bat. Don’t go in for very cheap bats if you play a lot but ensure that you don’t invest unwisely on over expensive bats either.

Bear in mind that only wooden bats are allowed in pro leagues but most of the youth leagues allow for non-wooden bats.

The Drop factor:

The drop factor plays a very important role in the power of your hit as well as bat speed. Basically the drop factor is calculated by the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. Usually the minimum drop factor required in league baseball is -3.

As the drop factor increases the bat speed increases or rather the swing speed increases which is logical, since more weight at the barrel would cause the bat to come down faster.

A lower drop factor however can increase the power behind the shot since it is more controlled. Eventually it also depends on the physical strength of the player, if you have greater physical strength you should consider using bats with a higher drop factor.

Usually a normal bat would weight around 1 kg or 33 ounces with the maximum height of 42 inches and no more than 2.75 inches in diameter.

The Grip:

A baseball bat consists of three regions. The barrel which is the sweet spot for any hit, the tip or base which would not produce much impact and the handle. Aluminum bats usually come with a rubber or a cloth grip so that the player can hold the bat better. Wooden bats usually don’t come with a grip but the hold can be improved by rubbing some pine tar onto the handle. Make sure you don’t run too much pine tar as it might be against certain league regulations.

While buying a baseball bat do take into consideration the drop factor and decide the correct length of your bat. The weight of the bat should be comfortable for you so that it does not reduce the power of your hit. A test to determine if a weight suits you would be hold the hold steady at your shoulder level by stretching your arms out, trying maintaining the bat in this position for at-least 10-15 seconds. If you are not able to do so then the weight is too high for you, try going in for a lower weight bat. The weight factor and the height factor (basically the drop factor) will play a very important role in your capacity at hitting continuously with power.

I hope this article was helpful in either providing you with tips on buying baseball bats or improving your knowledge on the same.

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