MLB and MTV’s New Baseball Show “Off The Bat”

We re here to talk about, and show you some clips, from a new project from MLB, and MTV, on how they re teaming up to bring baseball fans a new inside look into the personal lives of their favorite MLB players. They re not going to be looking into what kind of bat Mike Trout swings, or what kind of sunglasses or fielding glove Bryce Harper wears. MLB wants to reach all of it s fans, by partnering with MTV and their hosts, Fat Joe, Sway, Chris Distefano, and Melanie Iglesias, to show you a fun, and quirky side of some of baseballs brightest stars. Like Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, and Melanie Iglesias, taking batting practice in a junk yard. Or having three super fans of Bryce Harper s compete for the chance to win tickets to a game, get a home town visit, and an autographed bat from Bryce Harper, by answering trivia questions about his career in front of a studio audience, and Bryce himself.  Oh, did I mention that if you get an answer wrong, the hosts would shave o
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What To Look for in a Slowpitch Softball Bat

Slowpitch softball appeals to all types of players; young and old, male and female, recreational and professional. A number of different factors come into play when selecting a slowpitch softball bat. The league and level in which you decide to play, as well as your size, strength, and personal preference will dictate what bat is right for you. Here are some of the basics that will hopefully have you feeling more comfortable in the selection process, and on the field where it really counts! All slowpitch softball bats have a barrel diameter of 2 1/4 inches and do not exceed 34 inches in length. The weight of each bat varies, but the most common choices are 26oz, 27oz, 28oz and 30oz. There are smaller/lighter slowpitch bats on the market, but they are generally going to be mid-level to lower-end model bats. Higher performing bats tend to fall under the aforementioned guidelines. ASA and USSSA are the two main organizations that regulate the standards of slowpitch softball bats, determi
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USSSA 1.15 Bat Performance Factor (BPF) Standard

With so many different baseball bats, and so many different leagues with their various rules and regulations, figuring out exactly which bat is legal for play can be a daunting task. One standard that is practically universal for the younger ballplayer is the USSSA 1.15 Bat Performance Factor (BPF) standard. While this may seem foreign and out of your league, the following history and information should have you feeling more at home in no time. For starters, USSSA stands for the United States Specialty Sports Association. They are a non-profit, sports governing body, with a primary focus on all-inclusive competition among teams of various skill levels. For them, it s all about the development of players, an appreciation for the game, and last but definitely not least, safety! That is why they have implemented the 1.15 BPF standard over the years. What the 1.15 BPF represents is essentially the maximum trampoline-like effect of the bat s barrel. It wasn t long ago when there were no se
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