BRUCE BOLT BLOG

All baseball players should understand the history that went into making America’s game what it is today. I am not saying you need to rush to the library, or I guess nowadays Amazon, but it can prove beneficial to build up knowledge about the sport you play. Baseball’s history is riddled with special players, moments, and movements that make for a great game of trivia.  Today, we are going to test your knowledge with some difficult baseball questions. You will encounter questions about the present-day MLB, historic home runs, history of the World Series, and legendary players/teams. If you don’t...

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...

Baseball is one of, if not the most, detail-oriented sports out there. When looking at baseball statistics it can start to feel a bit overwhelming. There is a tracking method for everything in the sport so that stat books are filled with different aspects from both sides of the plate. One that sticks out as crucial to scouts is exit velocity, which measures the exit speed of the ball as it comes off the bat.  It is one of the most important metrics because exit velocity measures the most exciting parts of baseball: hard-hit balls. This is imperative for batters...

You want to BE BETTER… New year, new you—right? As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, it marks the transition into a new era of endless possibilities. “THIS year, it’s going to stick,” we tell ourselves. We envision the canvas of the “new me” just waiting for the vibrant strokes of wholesale change. We will shed old habits and negative thinking, and that dang 20 extra pounds. It’s not just about setting resolutions, it is a profound shift in mindset and a fundamental change in our DNA! We will hunt down our wildest dreams with relentless passion, radiate...

Baseball and softball both possess some of the hardest skills to learn in sports. Whether it is hitting a spinning ball hurled at 90+ mph, placing pitches in the corner of a tiny strike zone, or having just 4 seconds from the time the ball leaves the bat to make the play at first for the out – the two sports undoubtedly call for extreme talent on both sides.  Today, we will take a closer look at the differences between the two sports and try to answer the ultimate question – “Is softball harder to play than baseball?” To answer...

Throwing a baseball is one of, if not the most, fundamental skills to learn when you start playing baseball. Whether you play in the field, are a pitcher, or a catcher, it is essential for every player to know how to throw a baseball. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about throwing a baseball. From the basics of throwing to pitching, and how BRUCE BOLT can help you along the way. Let’s jump right in. The Basics of Throwing a Baseball As you are reading, you may think to yourself: I know how to throw...