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The sound of the bat hitting the ball. The term is used in baseball to mean "immediately, without hesitation". For example, a baserunner may start running "on the crack of the bat", as opposed to waiting to see where the ball goes. Outfielders often use the sound of bat-meeting-ball as a clue to how far a ball has been hit.
A catcher attempts to block a baserunner from reaching home plate. In baseball, blocking the plate is a technique performed by a catcher to prevent a runner from scoring. The act of blocking the plate accounted for most of the physical contact in Major League Baseball prior to the 2014 season, when it was outlawed except when the catcher already has possession of the ball.
The new jerseys are part of Nike's Vapor Premier template, which MLB is using for the first time. The material is described as “breathable, lightweight, high-performance fabric that was made ...
Illustration of a baseball uniform. A baseball uniform is a type of uniform worn by baseball players, coaches and managers. Most baseball uniforms have the names and uniform numbers of players who wear them, usually on the backs of the uniforms to distinguish players from each other. Baseball shirts , pants, shoes, socks, caps, and gloves are ...
The Yankees uniforms do not display player names on their uniform backs, as can be seen on Zoilo Almonte's jersey during a game in 2013. All players on a team must wear identical uniforms during a single game. Numbers: All players must wear their uniform numbers on the back of the uniform.
The National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers is tied after four games of play, with a winner-take-all game scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET, Friday in Los ...
Baseball fans are very protective of their team's uniforms, and rightfully so. It's the banner an entire fan base rallies around, something that unites them, and they don't take kindly to someone ...
City Connect is a brand name for a line of alternate uniforms made by Nike, Inc. for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. The uniforms feature different color schemes, typefaces, and graphic elements compared with the teams' typical home and away uniforms. The uniforms are designed to reflect the cultural aspects of each team's home city. [1]