New Addition to my Collection
December 16, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Bats
I have been playing baseball since I was a little kid. At the young age of seven, I have been swinging baseball bats at the park near our house. It’s such a fun thing to do and I am happy that I get to play it with my child now that I am an adult. [...]
Products for the Left Handed
December 5, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
Statistics tell us that 13% of the population is left handed. I will consider that a fact because in any gathering there will always be lefties. I have some in our family and I cannot help but admire their determination. It is obvious that they have to make adjustments in most of the things that [...]
Sporty Kids
November 16, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
My youngest son was just recently admitted to be part of their school’s varsity softball team. It was a great thing for me, as my 10 year old son was particularly an introvert, much to the concern of me and my husband. This is a good change for my son, and I was glad that [...]
Going for Wood
October 10, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Bats
As a baseball enthusiast, I have recently been asked to be the assistant coach of this little league team in my small town. It was a dream coming true for me, after spending almost all my childhood life playing baseball. I have also been in the varsity during high school, so baseball was definitely in [...]
For A Cause
October 6, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
Growing up in a broken home, I have been exposed to a number of bad vices and have been with bad company. Those days were the darkest hours in my life, something I never would want to go back to but they were times that have made me stronger as a person. The one that [...]
Ready for the Game
October 3, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
If you are one of those taking the sport of baseball seriously, then chances are you would have one of those Akadema gloves in your equipment collection. These things are pretty durable and they are well known in the industry for producing quality baseball products. Not only that, given their short stint in the industry [...]
Strike Out
October 3, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
A baseball glove is a large leather glove that is used by baseball players on the defending team. Defending players are allowed to wear baseball gloves to assist them in catching and fielding balls that are hit by the batter or thrown by a teammate. Modern gloves are now specialized with position-specific patterns. You have [...]
The Sports Enthusiast
September 7, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Equipment
Growing up with a family who loves sports, it is impossible for me not to get hooked by this physical play even as a kid. My father used to work as a basketball coach, and have always been considered a hero in our locality. We would always watch games and shows concerning sports, so [...]
Father and Son Bonding
September 6, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Bats
My husband is a very good baseball player. He once had an offer for a scholarship at one of the top leagues in college baseball. But he refused it because he wanted to focus on his studies. He never lost the love for the game though and he still plays every once in a while. [...]
Colorful Hit
September 6, 2011 by BattersUp
Filed under Baseball Gloves
Batting gloves are an important component in baseball sportswear. The glove can cover one or both hands of a batter, providing comfort, warmth, improved grip, and shock absorption when hitting the ball. Some baseball players like to use red batting gloves, although the use of these gloves are not obligatory in any level of the [...]
