BRUCE BOLT BLOG

The Short Answer: Compression sleeves apply gentle pressure to the skin and the tissue underneath, which speeds up blood flow through the area. Better circulation delivers oxygen to working muscles faster, clears waste products like lactic acid, and reduces the muscle vibration that leads to soreness. For athletes across the globe, and especially baseball players, staying on top of your game means always looking for an edge. It means training and practicing constantly to push the boundaries of what's possible with human athletic performance. But these strides often come with the risk of injury and wear on our bodies. Compression...

As a youngster, the game of baseball can be overwhelming. Learning how to play all of the positions on the field while figuring out how to become a successful hitter can be demanding, especially as the level of competition picks up. Drilling is a must for kids regardless of position, however, the most important may be pitcher. This is because navigating an ever-changing strike zone is rather difficult and pitching often presents the biggest learning curve for young ball players. Considering the distance between you and the strike zone increases as the competition does, you need a way to prepare...

Over the past few years, the world has grown to learn just how popular baseball is in Japan. In particular, when Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to secure the victory for Team Japan in the World Series Championship game even casual baseball fans became familiar with the superstar. Now with Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a combined $1.25 billion, the importance of baseball in their home country has become a headline.  With the emergence of Japanese players coming over to the MLB and showcasing all of their skills globally, we thought it would...

The outfield in baseball can be a lonely place sometimes. You are so far away from the action until, suddenly, you aren’t. Some may say that outfield drills are as simple as merely catching fly balls. And while that is an important aspect of being a great outfielder, it takes more than that to master the three positions.  To master these positions you have to take the time to practice the correct drills. These drills will help you maximize your skills, increase your knowledge of game situations, and test your ability to play in any outfield position. But before we...

Every baseball player should know a little about the history that made America's game what it is today, and there is no better way to test that than a round of trivia. These questions cover the present-day MLB, historic home runs, the World Series, and legendary players and teams. Each answer sits right below its question, so any baseball fan can play solo or read them aloud to a group. Expect the rounds to get tougher toward the end, and do not sweat a few misses. Major League Baseball Trivia Question 1: When was the first Major League baseball game...

As an infielder in baseball, you have to make sure that you are equipped with some pretty impressive skills. You have to be able to corral a hard-hit ball into your glove, analyze where it needs to go, and throw the ball accurately with speed to the base for the out. And, did I mention that while doing that a player is running full speed to try and beat it out? That is just a general idea of what infielders have to go through on a game-to-game basis.  In this post, we will discuss how to become the best infielder...