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Baseball captivates millions of fans and players with its skill, strategy, and compelling gameplay. However, the sport also carries significant potential for injuries. Baseball players, both professionals and young athletes alike, are not strangers to various forms of discomfort, from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe forms of injury. Whether you're a seasoned player in Major League Baseball, a Little League player, or anything in between, understanding the most common baseball injuries can serve as the first step to preventing their occurrence. Baseball players are especially susceptible to ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, rotator cuff injuries, elbow and knee...

Many people like to debate the differences between softball and baseball. So what sets them apart? At first glance, it might seem like the differences are minor, but they are distinct sports with unique rules and strategies. To put it simply, softball uses a larger ball and shorter field dimensions, while baseball plays with a smaller ball and larger field. Both sports demand high levels of skill and physical fitness but differ greatly in aspects like pitching style and pace of play. Today, we will dive deeper into these differences and explore which sport poses more of a challenge. Stay...

The road toward becoming a collegiate baseball player can often be complex and overwhelming; however, an understanding of the recruitment process can ease this journey significantly. College baseball is an incredibly competitive field, with thousands of high school athletes dreaming of stepping up on the college diamond. But the question is – how do you stand out amongst this giant pool of skilled players? The recruitment process is an integral part of a student athlete's journey to collegiate baseball. It is a period where college baseball coaches and college recruiters assess high school baseball players to determine their skill level,...

  * * * Stay in the know   Eric Sim (a.k.a. the "King of Juco") has become one of the most popular voices in baseball. You've probably seen him take on pro pitchers in live at-bats, hit 100 MPH fastballs with random objects like trash cans, and otherwise entertain his +2 million followers on social media. What you may not know is the incredible backstory behind his athletic and online success. Spoiler alert: we think his life will probably be turned into a Netflix documentary someday. Bear recently sat down with the King of Juco on the BRUCE BOLT Podcast, where Eric told...

Every baseball player, from Little League to the big leagues, knows the importance of proper throwing mechanics. Throwing a baseball is a fundamental skill that can make or break a player's game. Perfecting the art of throwing doesn't happen overnight. It requires consistent practice, correct techniques, and yes, lots and lots of drills. Here at BRUCE BOLT, we believe that drills are the backbone of player development. In this blog post, we are going to highlight some of our favorite youth baseball drills that will help young players refine their throwing abilities. We’ve carefully curated a set of drills, starting...

Every parent enjoys watching their child step up to home plate, take a confident swing, and watch the ball come off the bat. The cheers from the crowd and the pride in their eyes as they race toward first base is a cherished memory for every family. Of course, the journey to that moment isn't achieved overnight. Practice – in the form of drills – is the path to developing that perfect swing or routine fielding skill. Today, we'll share some of our favorite drills for 7-year-old baseball players. Each drill has been handpicked by our experts at BRUCE BOLT,...