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The On-Deck Circle

Baseball player waiting in the on-deck circle during a night game under stadium lights, focused on the upcoming at-bat.

The On-Deck Circle:   From a young age in baseball, players are taught that the on-deck circle has a purpose. It is where a batter gets their timing, rhythm, and focus aligned, giving themselves the best opportunity to succeed at the plate. After all, the old adage reminds us that hitting is all about timing, […]

The Art of the Save

The Art of the Save:   In 1959, journalist Jerome Holtzman created a new statistic to measure the effectiveness of relief pitchers in Major League Baseball: the save. A save is earned by pitching at least one inning without surrendering a lead of three runs or fewer, or by pitching the final three innings while […]

The Season Will End

The Season Will End:   Baseball has a rhythm to it. There are walk-off wins that send everyone pouring out of the dugout. There are tough losses where the ride home is quiet. There are long practices under a hot sun, rain delays that test your patience, and off-seasons when no one is cheering, but […]

Built on Sacrifice

baseball field at sunset with an American flag and cross, illustrating the Christian devotion "Built on Sacrifice."

Built on Sacrifice: Fourth of July weekend is filled with flags, fireworks, and celebration. Before games begin, hats come off, people stand, and eyes turn toward the flag. Why? Because a flag represents sacrifice and freedom. It represents soldiers who gave their strength, their comfort, and for many, their lives so others could live free. […]

Rain Delays

Youth baseball team waits in the dugout after a rain delay as storm clouds clear and sunlight returns, illustrating faith and trusting God's timing.

Rain Delays:   Few things frustrate baseball players more than a rain delay. You prepare all day. You get stretched out.  You go through warmups.  The lineup card is set. Then suddenly the skies open up and everything stops. Now everybody waits. Players sit in the dugout staring at the field. Coaches check weather apps […]

When Baseball Breaks Your Heart

When Baseball Breaks Your Heart: Baseball can break your heart. A season ends sooner than you hoped. An injury takes away the game you love.  A player gets cut.  A senior plays his final inning.  A team falls one game short.  A routine ground ball becomes the mistake you cannot stop replaying in your mind. […]

Built to Perform

High school baseball player sits on a dugout bench at sunset tying his cleats before a game. His glove, bat, and water bottle rest beside him as he prepares on the field, symbolizing discipline, preparation, and stewardship.

Built to Perform:   No serious baseball player walks onto the field with broken equipment on purpose. Players take care of their glove. They choose the right cleats. They tape their bats. They hydrate. They stretch. They train. They recover. Why? Because they understand performance is affected by preparation. A player cannot expect to perform […]

Washed Clean

A baseball jersey hangs over a wash tub as water pours down, washing away mud and dirt. The image contrasts a stained uniform with a clean one, symbolizing forgiveness, renewal, and being washed clean through faith. The graphic features the headline "Washed Clean" alongside scripture references from Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, and Isaiah 1:18.

Washed Clean: By the end of a baseball game, a uniform can be a complete mess. Grass stains.  Clay ground into the knees.  Dirt streaked across the chest.  Sweat.  Mud packed into every crease. But something happens before the next game. That dirty uniform gets washed. The stains that looked permanent are cleaned. The mud […]

The Ball Starts the Game

Baseball resting on the dirt before the start of a game with text reading “The Ball Starts the Game – Jesus Starts Everything.”

The Ball Starts the Game Jesus Starts Everything Keep Your Eye on the ball; a devotional series by Bibles and Baseball   Before the uniforms matter, before the lineup is announced, before the stands fill up—there is one non-negotiable detail: the ball must be put in play. No ball means no pitch. No pitch means […]