Tired of wearing corporate tee shirts of your favorite MLB team? Tell us about it. Admittedly, baseball is slow to change. But just like the on-field game has embraced different statistical models, the off-field baseball game has also embraced change over the past decade.
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BAT FLIP, noun, an exaggerated throwing of your bat after a clutch hit or homerun.
With the emergence of social media and more animated personalities in baseball, bat flips have become more prevalent, more controversial, and more popular.
Topics: MLB, Baseball Bats, Uncategorized
From big leaguers to little leaguers, players check this first when they get to the ballfield and throw their bat bag into the dugout. That's right, the lineup card for that day's game. And, although every spot in the lineup is important, a player's spot in the lineup is important, right? Which spot in the lineup is the best? Early in the lineup or late? Leading off an inning or having the potential of runners on base?
JustBats breaks down all nine spots in the lineup.
Topics: MLB, Lists, Uncategorized
It's happening. The holidays are here, which means it's time to get presents for all of your loved ones.
Have a future ballplayer running around the house? How about a significant other that fancies themselves a rising star at the ballpark? Does the softball player in your life need something that will enhance their on-field game? We understand. Here is a Holiday Gift Guide from JustBats to help you out.
Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives
With the Major League Baseball (MLB) season over, it's time to bid farewell to some of our favorite players. Each year, some of the game's top players decide to hang up their cleats and move on to their life after baseball. JustBats has compiled a list of some of our favorite players who retired from baseball and will be sorely missed on opening night of the 2017 season.
Topics: MLB
Bat Review: Marucci Chase Utley Maple Wood Youth Baseball Bat
There's something to be said for being popular. Everyone loves you, you get the most votes, pats on the back, medals, and adoring fans. Popularity is okay. Marucci's Chase Utley maple wood youth baseball bat (CU26YB) knows everything about being popular.
Marucci baseball bats are 100% handmade or turned in small batches from an original design, then finished and detailed by hand. This craftsmanship has been noted by professional players, such as Andrew McCutchen and Albert Pujols, who have allowed Marucci to use their game-day wood baseball bat designs. Of course, so has Chase Utley.
Topics: MLB, Bat Reviews, Wood Bats, Baseball Bats
You love baseball. No, you really, really, really love baseball.
Whether it's the offseason, the regular season, the playoffs, or you just like to read about your favorite sport, you just can't get enough. Okay, okay, we get it. We're the same way. At JustBats, we're surrounded by baseball bats every single day, so we're fortunate to be reminded of the great game. But, if you're not so fortunate, here are 15 baseball blogs that help us stay in tune with America's pastime no matter the time of year.
Topics: MLB, Softball Bats, Lists, Uncategorized
Your bat just broke. Or, it has become defective by cracking or denting.
First off, we are very sorry to hear about your broken bat. What do you need to do now? Is it covered by a warranty? Do you need to buy a new baseball bat or softball bat? Don't worry, JustBats is here to answer all of your questions on what to do when your bat breaks or becomes defective.
Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives, Bat Care, Uncategorized
5 Of The Best Times To Gift A Baseball Bat Or Softball Bat
Giving is always far better than to receive, right? It makes you feel all warm and cuddly on the inside with the thought of making someone else's day. Now, imagine you're gifting something tangible, something that will better the gift receiver, and something that they'll remember forever. Yes, we're biased. Baseball bats and softball bats make the best gifts. Really, they do. But, when are the best times to gift bats? Thanks to years of experiences, JustBats has compiled a list.
Topics: Baseball Bats, Softball Bats, JustBats.com Exclusives, Uncategorized
Baseball has its own language. No, it's true. America's pastime has enriched the American English language with expressions derived from this game.
So much so that it's hard to keep up with the ballpark lexicon. Next time you're at the stadium or watching your kid's game or in need of an adaptable business-baseball analogy, feel free to use JustBats glossary of baseball terms:
Topics: MLB, Technology & Terminology