An independent baseball guide
This website publishes plain-English guides about baseball: choosing a glove, cleats or bat, understanding the positions and rules, and following the sport in Europe. It is written for beginners, parents, coaches and curious fans.
Independence disclaimer
This website is independent. It is not the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB), not WBSC Europe, and not the World Baseball Softball Confederation. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any of these organizations or to any national baseball federation, league or club.
Specifically:
- We do not speak for any governing body, and nothing on this site is an official statement.
- We do not use any federation's logos, photographs or branding.
- Championship history, results and tournament descriptions on this site are our own summaries of public sources, which we cite on each page. They are not official records. For official results, schedules and rules, use the governing bodies' own websites.
- The name of this site is a descriptive name for an independent guide, and does not imply any official status.
If you represent a federation and believe something on this site is wrong or confusing, please contact us and we will review it promptly.
What we publish
- Gear guides. Size charts, fitting advice and care tips, based on published manufacturer and retailer guidance.
- Positions and rules. Explainers written for people new to the game.
- European baseball. History and explainers on the sport in Europe, with sources and with clear notes about where sources disagree.
Our standards
We do not invent specifications, prices or statistics. We cite sources for factual claims, and we say when information is approximate or varies between sources. We do not publish fake reviews or invented user comments. Medical or safety topics are for general information only and are not a substitute for professional advice.
How the site is funded
The site may earn money from advertising or affiliate links. If we add affiliate links, they are explained in our affiliate disclosure. Links do not change what we write about a topic.
Contact
Questions, corrections or suggestions are welcome on our contact page.