There are certain types of expenses where people turn off their rational brains and are willing to spend ungodly amounts, like weddings and Disney vacations, and for me that’s baseball. So while I put off getting a new roof until the old one was leaking badly, I buy baseball stuff with little to no scrutiny.Continue reading “I Spent $30K Last Year on Youth Baseball – Here’s How”
Category Archives: Equipment
What You Need to Know About Dick’s Protection Plan
Should you buy the “no sweat” protection plan when you make a purchase at Dick’s Sporting Goods? What Is the Dick’s Protection Plan? Back in October, at the tale end of fall baseball season, I went to Dick’s to buy my son a new pair of batting gloves. As any baseball parent knows, batting glovesContinue reading “What You Need to Know About Dick’s Protection Plan”
6 Baseball Deals on Amazon You Should Buy Right Now
Amazon is a great resource for baseball deals. Amazon sells great baseball gear, from bats, to gloves, to clothes, to training aids. Amazon’s generous return policy also makes it super easy to return stuff. So if you crack a two-month old composite bat (which happens) or a training aid winds up not working as wellContinue reading “6 Baseball Deals on Amazon You Should Buy Right Now”
5 Great Father’s Day Gifts for a Baseball Dad
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day present for the baseball dad in your life? Check out our recommendations for baseball gifts that he’ll absolutely love. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and the baseball dad in your life would really appreciate more baseball stuff. While it’s true that all the baseball purchases over theContinue reading “5 Great Father’s Day Gifts for a Baseball Dad”
4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)
Here are the best baseball batting aids for youth players that won’t break the bank. There are many baseball batting products on the market that claim to improve your son’s swing mechanics and cure every bad habit. Some are crazy expensive and don’t work, while others are pretty cheap (or free) and do the job.Continue reading “4 Best Baseball Batting Aids (No. 3 is Free)”
Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?
Is it a parent’s place to report an illegal bat in a Little League baseball game When your son’s teammate is using an illegal bat in a Little League game, do you say anything? It’s complicated. Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats Having researched and bought about 20 bats for my kids, and havingContinue reading “Should You Out a Kid for Using an Illegal Bat?”
New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy
The new USA bats are finally for sale. There is nothing that keeps a youth baseball parent up at night more than making sure his or her player has the right bat. Last year, during the Christmas sales on USA bats, when my older son was 10U (about to play up in 11U), I boughtContinue reading “New USA Bats Reviews: Which One Should You Buy”