Play Baseball in Perth – Eastern Hills Hornets – Players Wanted

Come an join the Eastern Hills Hornets Baseball Club, Perth.
 
 
We are looking for players in all grades (especially Provincial League and PL1) to help expand our club. We have just acquired former USA professional Geoff Jones as Head coach and Junior Development officer. Geoff has spent 10 years with the San Diego Padres and Chicago [...]

Choosing the right umpires equipment for you

Purchasing your first set of umpires protective equipment can be a daunting task.  However, if you keep the following 3 steps in mind, it will make the process a little easier for the new umpire.

Protection – What will keep me safe behind the plate?
Comfort – What gear will be comfortable enough to wear for 2 hours plus?
Cost – How much [...]

How to Choose the Right Softball Bat

There is no way in this small space to create a perfect guide to selecting a softball bat, but there is some information you should be aware of before you look further into it. If you are relatively new to softball bats, here are some general principles to keep in mind.

Type of Bat- What types are available?
Weight- What weight is [...]

How to break in your glove:

After you have chosen your new glove the next step is to break it in. Now days there are many ways different methods to break in that nice new glove. Over the years there have been many methods, but we are here to lend a helping hand. This topic has been discussed for many years between different professional players at Fielders Choice.

How do I choose the right baseball glove?

There is a common misconception that “The bigger the glove the better.” This is not the case, as baseball and softballboth require different gloves. In this glove articles I will talk about how to select the right baseball glove for you, as the task can be quite daunting.
Finding the right baseball Glove in six steps:
 

Step 1- Position
Step 2- Size
Step 3- [...]

WHAT WOULD HURT MORE GETTING HIT BY A BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL?

Today I will bring you one debate that has create quite a riff between Fielders Choice Staff. What would hurt more getting hit by a baseball or a softball?
The scenario is as follows a baseball and a softball are travelling at MPH and comes in contact with your front arm (tricep) when batting.
Here are the figures [...]