What are the key differences between softball and baseball?

Baseball and softball are nearly identical in many respects, but you'll notice a few major differences between the two sports when you begin to compare. You need to know the differences if you're planning to coach beginning-level softball if all your experience has been in baseball — and vice versa. read more

Softball, or “indoor baseball,” was created in 1887 by George Hancock. It now stands as its own recognized sport, with both male and female players. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two sports, and why knowing these differences will help you choose the right sport for your kids. read more

Even in 2016, baseball is a fairly conservative sport, and so the opportunity to exploit a bickering married couple ranks as a stand-out difference in playing strategies between baseball and softball. read more

Gender. Although there is no law against women playing baseball or men playing softball, the two sports often are aligned by gender, with women's team playing fast-pitch softball and men's teams playing baseball. read more