Baseball

Baseball is played by two teams of nine players each. The teams take turns batting and fielding. The batting team is called the offensive team and the fielding team is called the defensive team.

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An Overview of Baseball

BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is the development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom. Whether you're a beginner, a relative novice or an experienced player, you'll find more information on Baseball and Softball on the Baseball Softball UK website.

Benefits

Running, batting and throwing provide similar exercise to that you'd expect from a cricket game.
Batting will build upper-body strength
Sprint around the bases, coupled with some fielding, will take care of around 400 calories in a game.

Costs

To join a baseball/softball team will require a membership from that team which can be around £100 a year.

Involvement

BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) works to increase participation in the UK and is a great place to start their diamond finder provides a handy club and facilities guide to anyone looking for their nearest club.

Adaptations and Equipment

Baseball, bat, fielding glove, shoes, batting helmet and a batting glove

Facts

The modern form of baseball began to take shape when, in 1871, the first professional league was formed.

Queen's Park Recreation Ground (Glasgow)

Located beside Queen's Park the recreation ground has wide open green spaces and has a skateboard half pipe and outdoor gym and gymnastic equipment.

The Glasgow Honeydews

Recreational & mixed abilities baseball for women, LGBTQIA+, & non-binary folks. Beginners welcome and all equipment provided!

Glasgow Sunflowers

A community baseball team based in Glasgow southside. We’re for women, non-binary and trans people aged 18+. We encourage everyone to learn to play baseball as their beautiful, authentic selves in a safe space. Every session is free to attend.

Glasgow Baseball Association

We welcome players of all experiences including newcomers as our ambition is to raise the profile of baseball in Glasgow and Scotland. If you are new, or have not played in some times, our training sessions will look to get you up to speed in no time!

Glasgow Sunflowers Baseball

Meet pals, play ball, find your people. If you need a team, we can be yours. We’re for women, non-binary and trans people aged 18+. We encourage everyone to learn to play baseball as their beautiful, authentic selves in a safe space.

Glasgow Sunflowers Baseball (Adults)

Meet pals, play ball, find your people. If you need a team, we can be yours. We're for women, non-binary and trans people aged 18+. We encourage everyone to learn to play baseball as their beautiful, authentic selves in a safe space. Every session is free to attend, and always will be!

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