Why baseball pitchers need a rosin bag

by Joseph Hazelbaker

For baseball fans, one of the more memorable controversies of this past World Series was over the mysterious substance on the hand of Tiger's pitcher Kenny Rogers. The explanation was that it was rosin. But, what is rosi...read more

by A.R. Marth

Pitchers hands are human hands. I know some fans may not agree, but the fact is that pitchers' hands get wet, or cold, and do not adhere to the ball properly. In baseball, adding any kind of substance to the ball isn't ...read more

by Bob Schmidt

Baseball pitchers use a rosin bag to help them get a better grip on the baseball. A slippery baseball is a major obstacle to throwing a good pitch of any type. When the umpire hollers "Play ball", you can be sure that...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Baseball season is back in full swing! The birds are chirping way above the diamond, the stands are crowded with fans, and the pitcher is at the mound. In preparation for that big opening throw, pitchers will typically r...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

There is no player more dominant in the game of baseball than the pitcher. The pitcher is without a doubt the most important player in a game. They control the pace of the game, and are the ones that will ultimately dete...read more