Sponsored Content SportsEngine, a brand from NBC Sports Next is the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management (SRM) software, empowering athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organization administrators with tools and services to manage their organizations and sports lives. Read SportsEngine stories New to Baseball? October 8, 2019 | 1 minute, 23 seconds read Congratulations! Your kid is thinking about playing baseball. While trying a new sport can be a bit scary for all involved, we know once you get started, you and your child are going to love it. Known as “America’s Pastime,” baseball can be traced back to the 19th century when amateurs played the game using homemade equipment. Since then, it’s grown into a worldwide sport with over 100 countries participating in the game. While Major League Baseball (MLB), is the most popular professional league in the United States, the game is also played at the travel, recreational, high-school, and college-levels. Baseball is a different experience for many - new gear, new rules, new teammates - so it’s helpful to understand some of the fundamentals before fully investing in all-new equipment. This guide has all the information you and your child need to start playing this classic, all-American sport. Download the complete guide for baseballGet a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with baseball. Included in the guide are the following.Words of AdviceFundamentals of the GameThe Basic RulesGetting into PositionBaseball Terms ExplainedDressed to PlayWays to PlayDownload the guide sports in this article Baseball tags in this article Beginner New to Sports Parent SportsEngine