BRUCE BOLT BLOG

If you're asked, "How long is the baseball season?", there isn't a straightforward answer. The duration of a baseball season can vary, depending on whether we're talking about Major League Baseball, Little League, or even high school baseball. This blog post will primarily focus on the length of the Major League Baseball season, but we'll also provide a bit of perspective on what to expect for youth baseball seasons. The Short Answer: Here is the length of each baseball season without getting into the details... Major League Baseball: 162-game regular season High School Baseball: Regular season ranges from 25 to...

   * * *   BRUCE BOLT Founder & CEO, Bear Mayer, met up with Max Clark for an exclusive conversation ahead of his Signature Series glove launch. Max didn't become social media's most viral baseball prospect since Bryce Harper overnight. It's taken tens of thousands of swings and years of hard work. Find out about Max's conditioning routine that made his BRUCE BOLT batting gloves last more than two years, what it's like transitioning from high school to the pros, and how he's mentally approaching the new season ahead. If you haven't already, sign up for SMS notifications to be...

Athletic recovery goes hand-in-hand with consistent athletic performance, and it extends beyond mere rest or hydration. It includes a comprehensive regimen of structured techniques and habits aimed at speeding up the body's natural healing process, boosting athletic performance, and reducing the chances of serious injuries. It is no wonder why in the highly competitive and physically demanding world of sports, recovery has become an integral part of training schedules. In the context of baseball, recovery is critical since athletes require not only physical stamina but focused cognitive function for consistent play on the field. Embracing a comprehensive athletic recovery regimen...

   * * *   We know you've been waiting for this... The Max Clark Signature Series Batting Gloves are officially dropping on April 22nd — watch the announcement to get a preview of this game-changing design for a new generation of players. If you haven't been on Instagram lately: Max is a 3x Gatorade National Player of the Year, drafted out of high school in 2023 as the #3 overall pick by Detroit. We had the honor of being at his house on draft day, but that was only the beginning. We've spent the last 8 months working closely together...

Hitting statistics serve as the key metrics for front offices, college recruiters, and fans across the US to gauge a player's capabilities at the plate. Today, we will take a look at all of the different hitting statistics. Starting with fundamental hitting statistics and progressing to advanced situational metrics, these statistics provide tailored insights into a batter's ability to make contact, generate runs, and contribute to their team’s offensive success. Basic Statistics What is an At-bat (AB)? An at-bat is credited to a hitter when they reach base through a hit, an error, or a fielder's choice, or when they...

In baseball, a commonly encountered yet often misunderstood term is OPS or On-Base plus Slugging. So, what's a good OPS in baseball? Is it .750, 1.000, or is it even higher? And why should you, as a baseball player, care about this advanced stat? These are the questions we will be answering as we explore OPS. The Short Answer: A good OPS is baseball is consider to be anything above .800 over the course of a career. What is OPS? OPS is a sabermetric baseball statistic designed to evaluate a player's offensive performance. It is a combination of two critical...