The Beginner's Dugout
Welcome to Beginner’s Dugout! If you’re new to baseball—or baseball-curious—this is the show for you.
Each episode focuses on one key part of the game, breaking it down in simple, beginner-friendly language so you can stop feeling lost and start enjoying baseball with confidence. Whether you’re picking your first team or trying to understand what everyone’s yelling about, we’ve got you covered.
New to baseball? Start here:
EP1: How to Pick Your Team
S2:EP1: How to Watch Baseball (Updated for 2026)
EP3: Pitching Basic
EP6: Batting Basics
EP8: Stats for Beginners
Follow the path, and the game will start to click fast.
The game is complicated. We make it make sense.
The Beginner's Dugout
Latest Episodes
S2: EP6: Why Are There So Many Games?
Why do Major League Baseball teams play 162 games while most other sports play far fewer? In this episode, we explore the history behind baseball's marathon season, why the sport is uniquely suited for such a demanding schedule, and how leagues...
S2: EP5: Defensive Shifts
Why are there three infielders on one side of second base? What exactly is a defensive shift, and why do baseball fans argue about it so much? In this beginner-friendly episode, we break down how defensive shifts work, why teams started using t...
S2: EP4: What Stats are Important and What to Ignore
New to baseball and not sure what really matters over a long season? In this episode, we break down the difference between the noise and the moments worth your attention. Learn which games, stats, and storylines you can safely ignor...
S2: EP3: What Makes a Quality At-Bat?
What Actually Makes a Quality At-Bat? A Beginner’s GuideMost new baseball fans know when a player gets a hit—but what about the at-bats that don’t end with one?In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down wh...
S2:EP2: Why Pitchers Get Pulled (And When Fans Lose Their Minds)
Ever notice a pitcher cruising through a game... only to get pulled suddenly while fans lose their minds? If you’re new to baseball, pitching changes can feel completely random — but there’s actually a method to the madness.In this e...