You've buckled down and decided that playing sports in college is a must.

While this article is softball recruiting specific, the team at JustBats.com has put together a list of recommendations and tips for how to get recruited that applies to all sports. It rarely is one game or moment that is the reason a player is recruited, but rather the lifestyle choices and habits they create throughout their high school days (and sometimes even earlier). How do you stack up? Are you ready to get recruited?

It is hard to remember that there was a time when sports fans didn't use a computer simulator to recreate their favorite sport. At one time, the only way to play a sport in your own home was by purchasing a board game. Baseball has produced some classic board games over the years and in this article we look at four of the very best.

There's nothing better than slow pitch softball in the summertime.  

Softball allows athletes to get outside, compete against others on the diamond, and hit home runs with their favorite bat like nobody's business. The team at JustBats.com has had the opportunity to hear player feedback and read customer reviews on the 2017 models, and from what we've gathered, these are the six best slow pitch softball bats. Have you had the chance to swing one?

"You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first."

Baseball and softball are difficult sports to master. Your competition is always trying to improve. Enhancing your game takes patience, time, and dedication. Are you stressed out yet?

First of all, have fun. That's the most important thing, but--luckily--there are also helpful training tools that can help you achieve even more success on the ballfield. Here are the seven (7) best training tools to consider.

Picture a world without baseball and jokes.

What's life without America's pastime and a little laughter? Not one that the JustBats.com team wants to be a part, that's for sure. That is why we've compiled the ultimate list of the best baseball jokes of all-time. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh.

In baseball, there's nothing like a good motivational quote to get you going. If you're in need of some inspiration or would like to take a stroll down memory lane, this list of baseball quotes is just what you need. The team at JustBats.com has searched far and wide on the internet, read a handful of relevant books, and watched our fair share of baseball movies. In doing so, we've been able to compile our favorite quotes that pertain to America's pastime. 

There is no better way to get hyped for a big game or your next at-bat than by listening to your favorite song. If you've ever been to an MLB game, you probably noticed the wide variety of different genres and songs each player uses as they strut up to home plate. Everything from rap, country, classic rock, and even mariachi music can be heard as players make their way up to bat. Pump yourself up and jam out to one of these walk-up songs for both baseball and softball.

Life lessons are learned in a variety of different ways, but there is no better teacher than America's pastime (besides one's parents, of course). Sports, especially baseball, aren't just for teaching young adults about the fundamentals of a game or how to turn two on defense. Younger athletes are very impressionable, and the sooner they start to learn life's most valuable lessons, the better. Here's how baseball helps.

Selecting a baseball bat is difficult. It's why JustBats.com provides the Bat Resource Guide materials, Bat Reviews direct from customers, and--of course--award-winning Customer Coaches.

But, there's a question that tends to be asked a lot around this time, "What are the best 2017 Youth Big Barrel bats?" Nevermind the confusion on whether to call these bats Senior League or Youth Big Barrel. Powered by feedback from coaches, parents, and players, here are the nine (9) best 2017 Youth Big Barrel Baseball Bats.

Whether you're an experienced travel ball parent or this is your first time taking a trip with the team, the team at JustBats.com has got you covered.

We realize that packing for a weekend trip can be somewhat stressful at times, so we're here to minimize the risk of you forgetting a necessity. We've done this through the creation of the ultimate checklist every player, parent, and coach needs to have while packing. Hopefully, you've got a big bag and an even bigger trunk because there are a lot of essentials needed for a weekend tournament.