Baseball

By Corner Post

From dusty Little League diamonds in rural communities to exquisitely manicured Major League ballparks, baseball season is well underway. Did you know that farmers and ranchers are a vital part of every MLB game (and of most other levels of play, as well)?

The core of every regulation MLB baseball is a “pill” of cork and rubber, wrapped in 657 feet of wool.

The cover of all regulation MLB baseballs are two layers of cowhide.

The stitching over every regulation MLB baseball is 88 inches of cotton thread.