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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Who’s in Your Dugout?

Youth baseball players stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a dugout during a team prayer or huddle, with the devotional title “Who’s In Your Dugout?” displayed prominently in bold black and orange lettering alongside the Bibles & Baseball logo.

Who’s in Your Dugout? Baseball is not meant to be played alone. Every player needs teammates in the dugout, coaches in the corner, and people who will tell them the truth when they’re getting off track. The same is true in life and in faith. The people closest to you will influence your attitude, your […]

Steady Through Every Season

A mother sits beside her son in a baseball uniform on bleachers at sunset, arm around him as they overlook a baseball field. The image includes the devotional title “Steady Through Every Season” and a message about faithful motherhood and pointing children toward God.

Steady Through Every Season:   Baseball will expose you. One week you can’t miss a pitch. The next week you can’t buy a hit. You make a great play on Monday and boot a routine ground ball on Thursday. The game is built on inconsistency. That’s why every player, every team, every family needs something […]

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 […]

Make the Adjustment

Baseball player listens to coach in dugout, symbolizing repentance, correction, and spiritual growth.

Make the Adjustment:   Every baseball player knows this moment. You swing and miss at the same pitch—again. You field a ball the wrong way. You make the same mistake twice. At some point, you have to own it. No excuses. You admit what’s wrong, listen to your coach, and make the adjustment. That’s how […]