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2011 MLB All-Star Game Ticket Packages Now on Sale
Tickets to the 2011 MLB All Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ are now on sale. The baseball All-Star Game will be held on July 12, 2011 and there are still premium seats available.
Why Major League Pitching is So Hard to Hit
Aside from the thousands of screaming fans who are trying to ruin your concentration, hitting a baseball is just about one of the toughest tasks in sports. Making contact is difficult enough, let alone putting the ball in play where it can fall safely for a single. The ball is moving, your bat is moving, and your timing must be perfect.
The Best MLB Players under Age 26
The criterion is simple. If you are aged 25 or younger, you are eligible for our list. No matter if you came into Major League Baseball at 18 and are a seasoned vet, or if you just finished your rookie campaign and are looking to build upon a solid first year.
MLB’s Best Third Basemen Under Age 25
Our list of top, young third basemen already contains some household names, which is in stark contrast to other positions on our list. The sampling of third basemen under the age of 25 is small, yet distinguished and when we get down to brass tax, there are only two names on the list.
MLB’s Best Starting Pitchers under Age 26
These young pitchers possess fresh arms, explosive stuff, and enough creativity to keep even the most veteran hitters off balance. Some names on the list have been around for a while, in fact, they have been around long enough to be dubbed royalty.
MLB’s Best Shortstops under Age 26
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.