The CurveballCritiques Blog

Insights and advice for navigating the world of youth travel baseball and softball.

Slapping vs. Power vs. Contact: Finding Your Offensive Identity in Softball

Player Development & Training • 2/27/2026

Slapping vs. Power vs. Contact: Finding Your Offensive Identity in Softball

How to Choose the Right Baseball Pants (Without Overthinking It)

Travel Baseball Products & Services • 2/23/2026

How to Choose the Right Baseball Pants (Without Overthinking It)

⚾ Private Travel Team vs. “Big Club” Team: Are the High-Rated Clubs Really Developing Better Players?

The Business of Travel Baseball • 2/17/2026

⚾ Private Travel Team vs. “Big Club” Team: Are the High-Rated Clubs Really Developing Better Players?

⚾ Pressure to Perform: When Baseball Starts Feeling Heavy

Player Development & Training • 2/14/2026

⚾ Pressure to Perform: When Baseball Starts Feeling Heavy

⚾ Freshman on JV (or Varsity): How Good Do You Really Need to Be?

Player Pathways & Reality Checks • 2/14/2026

⚾ Freshman on JV (or Varsity): How Good Do You Really Need to Be?

⚾ Are Showcase Companies Creating False Hope for Families?

The Business of Travel Baseball • 2/7/2026

⚾ Are Showcase Companies Creating False Hope for Families?