Wondering when does a softball season start? Well, it depends on the league. In this blog, we will explain when does a high school and college softball season start, and also when the preparations for a new season usually start. This softball season, you’ll be able to stay organized and catch up with your [...]

Softball isn't one of those sports that has a time limit like basketball or football. It's more like tennis, where the match can last many, many hours. Softball doesn't have quarters or halves; rather has a "goal" that you need to complete to win the game. Similar to baseball, softball uses innings as the [...]

Like in every sport in this world, there are good players, great players, and the absolute best of the best. Like basketball has Michael Jordan, soccer has Lionel Messi, softball has its fair share of legends of the game. Softball has been around for a long time and has given birth to a lot [...]

The two very popular sports – softball and baseball are similar in so many ways you might think it’s the same sport but played with a different colored ball. But, have you ever asked yourself what are the biggest differences between softball and baseball? If you have and want to learn more about the differences [...]

The beloved game of softball has won the affection of numerous Americans and individuals globally since its inception. Since its establishment, the sport has evolved significantly, and it continues to expand rapidly in contemporary times. Over the years, the sport has experienced numerous modifications in its rules and equipment. It was introduced as an [...]

Choosing the right bat is essential to the success of a softball hitter. It is very important to choose a bat that is the right weight and length for your body type. The type of bat is really just your personal preference. Almost all bats you can buy today are very [...]

Unlike many other sports, softball is a volunteer-driven. This means that most people involved in youth softball are not there for financial gains. They mainly do it to help players learn not only the skills and drills of the game, but life lessons as well. That is the hard part [...]

Updated: March 2026Most softball facts articles tell you the same six things. George Hancock invented it in 1887. It was once called "kitten ball." The US won gold at the 1996 Olympics. Every ticket was sold out.That version isn't wrong. It's just incomplete.Underneath it is a sport with a Guinness World Record broken on a [...]