Independent baseball guides, gear and European baseball
Baseball guides, gear advice and an independent look at baseball in Europe
Welcome. This is an independent website about baseball. We write practical guides for people who play, coach or parent: how to size a glove, how to choose cleats, how bat standards work, what the positions are and how tricky rules such as the infield fly rule operate. We also keep a separate section on baseball in Europe, with history and explainers drawn from public sources.
Please note: this site is not the Confederation of European Baseball, not WBSC Europe, and not affiliated with either. We are not an official source for championship results or schedules. See our About page for details.
Gear guides
Start here if you are buying equipment. We rely on published size charts and manufacturer guidance, and we do not make up specifications or prices.
We write for readers first. Where we recommend equipment, we explain how to choose rather than telling you to buy a particular item. Some pages may carry affiliate links in the future; if they do, we say so in our affiliate disclosure. Facts are sourced, and we mark where sources disagree. If you find an error, please contact us.
How to size a baseball bat: length, weight, drop and league standards (USABat, BBCOR, USSSA) explained, with simple fit tests and a decision checklist.
Use this baseball glove size chart to find the right length by position and age, from T-ball to adult, plus how to measure and what size for an 8 year old.
An independent overview of baseball in Croatia: the national association, Split and Zagreb clubs, European Championship results and how to get involved.
An independent guide to baseball in Malta: the national association, league and clubs, the national team record and practical steps for starting to play.
Can you wear football or soccer cleats for baseball, or baseball cleats for football? A plain-English look at the differences, safety rules and smart shortcuts.
A plain history of the European Baseball Championship since 1954: winners by year, medal table, how the pools work and what the results show about the sport.
A guide to the main European baseball competitions: national-team championships, age groups, the women's event and club cups, and how each is structured.
