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What are the reasons parents encourage their children to play sports? In 2015, a survey showed that over 80% of parents believe sports improve their child's physical health, give the child something to do, and teach the child discipline and dedication. In the same survey, over 70% of parents believe that sports teach children how to get along with others and improve their child's mental health, while over 60% believe sports help their child develop a social life. Significantly, most parents di …

During a swing, a baseball bat can travel up to 80 miles per hour at its peak. At thing swing speed, when the bat connects with the ball it can do some serious damage on the baseball diamond. These are the swings that burst passed infielders and either roll all the way to the wall or, for players with a bit more power, can completely clear the fence.In today's MLB, though not as many balls are being hit in play, there are a lot more balls going over fences in ballparks across the U.S. (and Can …

Sports are not for everybody, but they are a major part of life for a lot of children. In fact, over 36 million kids in the U.S. play organized sports each year. Across the country, all year-round, kids are playing football, soccer, basketball, and dozens of other sports with all their friends. But there is one sport that is unlike all the others. One sport that combines history, skill, luck, and a little bit of randomness: baseball. Whether you're playing baseball or softball, the sound …

Baseball initially started out in the U.S., but has since spread across the globe. Now, more than 100 countries are part of the International Baseball Federation. Though football, basketball, and soccer are quite popular, baseball is still considered to be "America's pastime." Every year, over 36 million kids play organized sports -- and baseball and softball is at the top of the list.There is something about taking the field with eight or nine of your best friends, giving everything you can e …

Baseball initially started in the U.S. but has become a global phenomenon. Today, more than 100 countries are part of the International Baseball Federation. Throughout the 2018 Major League Baseball playoffs, people around the world are rooting for their favorite teams, players, and are simply enjoying the game at its highest and most competitive level. Let’s take a look at the remaining four teams in the 2018 MLB playoffs: Houston AstrosLast year's World Series champions, the Astros easi …