BRUCE BOLT BLOG

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...

Dear Players and Parents, Opening Day is not just the beginning of a new season; it's the beginning of countless possibilities, dreams, and the relentless pursuit of excellence on the diamond. As a company of athletes, parents, and passionate fans, we couldn’t be more excited about what this day means for our community. It takes dedication to perfect your game, and we love making premium equipment to support your journey. Our commitment to quality and performance is inspired by players striving to be their best on the field day in and day out. We take immense pride in knowing that our batting...

Becoming a great ball player is a testament to your dedication, not just during the game but in every practice session and workout that shapes your game. To truly stand out on the diamond, embracing specialized baseball workouts is crucial. Baseball workouts are thoughtfully designed to enhance agility and strength, addressing the unique demands of the sport. For players aiming to elevate their game, integrating these targeted exercises into your routine is a step toward achieving excellence. Regardless of ability level or age group, effective workouts ensure that players are set up for success, from increasing bat speed to improving...

Baseball captivates millions of fans and players with its skill, strategy, and compelling gameplay. However, the sport also carries significant potential for injuries. Baseball players, both professionals and young athletes alike, are not strangers to various forms of discomfort, from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe forms of injury. Whether you're a seasoned player in Major League Baseball, a Little League player, or anything in between, understanding the most common baseball injuries can serve as the first step to preventing their occurrence. Baseball players are especially susceptible to ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries, rotator cuff injuries, elbow and knee...

Many people like to debate the differences between softball and baseball. So what sets them apart? At first glance, it might seem like the differences are minor, but they are distinct sports with unique rules and strategies. To put it simply, softball uses a larger ball and shorter field dimensions, while baseball plays with a smaller ball and larger field. Both sports demand high levels of skill and physical fitness but differ greatly in aspects like pitching style and pace of play. Today, we will dive deeper into these differences and explore which sport poses more of a challenge. The...

The road toward becoming a collegiate baseball player can often be complex and overwhelming; however, an understanding of the recruitment process can ease this journey significantly. College baseball is an incredibly competitive field, with thousands of high school athletes dreaming of stepping up on the college diamond. But the question is – how do you stand out amongst this giant pool of skilled players? The recruitment process is an integral part of a student athlete's journey to collegiate baseball. It is a period where college baseball coaches and college recruiters assess high school baseball players to determine their skill level,...