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Last Pitch Mentality

High school pitcher resets on the mound as the catcher stands at home plate during a sunset baseball game.

Last Pitch Mentality:   Baseball is a game of quick decisions. The pitcher delivers.The batter swings.The umpire makes the call. Then, just like that, the pitch is over. Maybe the pitcher left the ball over the middle of the plate.Maybe the batter chased a pitch in the dirt.Maybe the umpire called a strike that looked […]

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 […]

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 […]

Know the Stats or Know the Savior

Baseball resting on a Holy Bible in a dugout with glove and bat in warm evening light

Know the Stats or Know the Savior:   You can know a lot about someone and still not know them at all. I can tell you that Ken Griffey Jr. had one of the sweetest swings in baseball history, wore #24, and hit 630 home runs. I can tell you that Matt Olson is a […]

Embrace the Adjustment

Teen baseball player hitting off a tee during indoor batting practice while teammates train in the background, illustrating the theme “Embrace the Adjustment” from the Bibles & Baseball Spring Training Series Part 2 devotion.

Embrace the Adjustment: Spring Training Series – Part 2 (Skill Refinement & Transformation)   Spring Training isn’t just about stamina — it’s about change. A hitter might rebuild his swing. A pitcher develops a new pitch. A veteran adjusts mechanics to extend his career. These changes aren’t cosmetic. They’re intentional. Necessary. Sometimes uncomfortable. Good players […]

Iron Sharpens Iron

Crossed wooden baseball bats resting on a dugout bench with a glove and baseball on the dirt floor beneath the headline “Iron Sharpens Iron” from Proverbs 27:17.

Iron Sharpens Iron:   In baseball, the difference between a good player and a great player often comes down to practice, discipline, and teamwork. You don’t just show up and swing the bat once in a while—you hone your skills, listen to coaching, and push through when the game gets tough.  You also hold your […]

Lead Like the Captain

Baseball catcher crouched behind the plate, focused and ready to lead the team from behind the scenes.

Lead Like the Captain   Baseball has a way of revealing character. When the game gets tight, when the heat rises, and when the pressure is on, the team looks to its captain. Not just for talent—but for tone. A true captain leads with conviction, courage, and consistency. Biblical leadership works the same way. Scripture […]