Baseball is a great game, filled with tradition, and
history-laden. As such, it has its own unique language; On top of that, the
rules of the game are different than most others. Most ball games are played on
a field, court, or rink, with the ball going back and forth to set goals. The
only sports that provide a diamond-based field are baseball, softball,
rounders, and any baseball-derived sport.
As such, the rules are not as simple as many other
sports due to the nature of the game. Most other ball games consist of one team
trying to score into a set goal, while the other tries to stop. There are
variations, and different rules that cover the penalty and movement of the
ball, but most all are tied to those two areas. No other sport has anything
near the equivalent of a stolen base.
Also, for those who are new to the game, and want to
follow it at its highest level, it can be hard to know how to follow, with 30
teams to choose from. Plus, in today's world, we don't just want to watch,
since it's difficult to find the game outside the states. We want to read about
it also.
So what is needed for the fan is something simple. A
site that provide an explanation of the game to beginners, a glossary of terms,
and links to who shows the game, and those who write about it. Too good to be
true, you ask? Not all all. Not with the fantastic site of British Baseball Guide.
There you can read about the game, learn which team to
follow (the Royals or the Cardinals), learn the language of the game, as well
as learn where to watch. There are even links to the best of British baseball
writers. If you are new to the game, and want to learn more, this is your first
stop. Bookmark it now.
