Thinking Baseball
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Get your head in the game. Thinking Baseball was born out of our founder Neal Johnson’s lifelong love of the game of baseball.
A devoted Chicago Cubs fan who played baseball into his college years, Neal became a student of the game, both on and off the field. When it came time to teach his children baseball, he knew how important it was for them to learn not only how to hit and catch, but also how to understand the mental side of the game. Whether on their way to baseball practice or even tucking them into bed at night, N
08/14/2026
If you’ve spent enough time around infield practice, you’ve probably heard a coach say “room service hop” after a ground ball comes in just right.
But what does it actually mean?
Swipe for today’s Extra Innings. ⚾
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You’re at third. Bases loaded. One out.
The ball is in the air to left-center, but your job isn’t to admire it. The runner in front of you is tagging, the play may come back to the infield, and your responsibility has to be handled before the throw arrives.
What should the third baseman do here?
Drop your answer below. ⚾
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07/27/2026
“Perfect game” is a big claim.
But when kids are learning the game, making smarter decisions, and having fun doing it, we’ll take it. ⚾️
No ads. No clutter. Just real baseball situations that help players think faster on the field.
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07/23/2026
Down two in the ninth?
Forget mechanics. Forget scouting reports.
Turn the hat inside out and let baseball do the rest.
One of the game’s strangest superstitions has a name.
Swipe to find out why the rally cap became a comeback ritual. ⚾️🧢
Most players watch the ball leave the infield.
Smart players know where the pitcher goes next.
Runners on 2nd and 3rd. One out. Line drive to LF.
What’s the call?
Tell us below. Then test your answer in Thinking Baseball.
The ball is already in right.
Now the infield has to move.
Runner on 3rd. One out.
What’s the SS responsible for?
Comment your read.
Thinking Baseball puts you in these moments before they find you in a game.
07/14/2026
All-Star Game pick: who are you taking? ⚾️
🔵 Comment a blue circle if you’ve got the National League.
🔴 Comment a red circle if you’re riding with the American League.
Then bring that same baseball brain to Thinking Baseball—where every play gives you something to decide before the ball gets there.
Download Thinking Baseball and test your IQ between innings.
07/13/2026
Before Babe Ruth, 700 career home runs didn’t exist.
On this day 92 years ago, Ruth became the first player in baseball history to reach it, then finished with 714.
A record that once felt impossible started with one swing.
The ball is hit to right field.
Three runners are moving.
One out can end the inning.
What does the CF do here?
Comment your answer before reading the replies.
Then download Thinking Baseball and test your game awareness.
07/08/2026
No launch angle.
No hang time.
Just a baseball screaming through the field.
What do old-school ballplayers call it? Swipe ➡️
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