Ah shortstop, the glamour position. Every little league kid wants to play shortstop and generally at that young age, that’s where most of the talent goes. It is probably the most important position on the diamond, with the exception of the pitcher.
MLB’s Best Second Basemen under Age 26
Teams usually balance out one young middle infielder with a seasoned vet as their double play combo which means that the number of qualifying second basemen in the Majors last year was slim pickings. There are a couple players on this list who have a real shot to do something great if given the chance.
MLB’s Best Outfielders under Age 26
Out of all the positions proudly displaying young talent, the outfield positions probably garner the most attention. With a plethora of young stars including Jason Heyward of the Braves, Jay Bruce of the Reds, Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and many more, the outfield has plenty of speed, power, and razzle-dazzle to keep you glued to your TV set.
MLB’s Best First Baseman under Age 26
First base is another tricky position for youngsters to break into. Without offending any first basemen in the audience, careers once started at other, more glamorous positions, often die at first base. With that being said, however, there are three standout first basemen in the majors today who are all under the age of 25.
MLB’s Best Catchers under Age 26
Catchers have a difficult task and are arguably the smartest players on the field. They must keep control of the pitching staff, relay signals from the dugout, and yeah, take their turn at the plate ever 9 batters. Young catchers are hard to find for a couple of reasons.
Where National League Teams Hold Spring Training – Grapefruit League Edition
This is the last in a four part series, covering both AL & NL teams that hold Spring Training in the Cactus League (Arizona) and the Grapefruit League (Florida).
Find your favorite team, slap on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy some Spring Training Baseball.
Where National League Teams Hold Spring Training – Cactus League Edition
This is the third in a four part series, covering both AL & NL teams that hold Spring Training in the Cactus League (Arizona) and the Grapefruit League (Florida).
Find your favorite team, slap on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy some Spring Training Baseball.
Where American League Teams Hold Spring Training – Grapefruit League Edition
This is the second in a four part series that covers AL & NL teams that hold Spring Training in the Cactus League (Arizona) and the Grapefruit League (Florida).
Find your favorite team, slap on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy some Spring Training Baseball.
Where American League Teams Hold Spring Training – Cactus League Edition
This is the first in a four part series, covering both AL & NL teams that hold Spring Training in the Cactus League (Arizona) and the Grapefruit League (Florida).
Find your favorite team, slap on the sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy some Spring Training Baseball.
How Parity is Killing the NFL
Maybe I’m biased because I’m a Patriots fan, but parity is killing the NFL. Fans don’t like change, whether it’s with the rules, the players, or with the teams they love and hate. As a fan, I like knowing that the team who leads the division after week 10 is the strongest team that division has to offer. I question that validity in no fewer than five divisions this year. There are teams that everyone loves to hate: The Cowboys, the Patriots, the Chargers, the Packers. But how can we hate them when most of them aren’t even leading their divisions, let alone showcasing winning records?