Although Michael Jordan is best known for his accomplishments as a professional basketball player, he did also have a short baseball career.

The baseball glove is an iconic piece of sports equipment, one known for its durability and its nostalgia. New baseball gloves come as shiny, inflexible objects made from leather and quickly become dirty, dusty and flexible in the hands of its user.

Seemingly countless high schools across the United States participate in high school baseball. Many high schools produce top-notch talent, with players going on to elite college careers in the NCAA and eventually a professional career in Major League Baseball.

For those who are not familiar with baseball, it can be difficult when watching it or looking through statistics to know what the abbreviations mean for each position.

Called a real-life "Field of Dreams" by ESPN, the Mini Met in Jordan is one of the annual sites for the Minnesota State High School Championships and home to the Jordan Brewers. It was built in the 1930s and is a traditional field with a classic wood grandstand that's reminiscent of old Town Baseball.

When baseball players get in the batting cage to work on their hitting skills, they often do it with a sense of excitement and enthusiasm. A hot hitter is working to keep his batting stroke sharp while a hitter who has been struggling wants to work his way out of a slump.

On the surface, all baseballs are nearly identical. Featuring the classic white surface with red stitching and small spherical shape, it is difficult to understand why one baseball costs significantly more than another baseball.

The sticky, brown substance known as pine tar is produced through distillation of pine wood. Baseball players coat their bats -- and sometimes their hands and helmets -- in this sticky substance in the hopes of getting the best grip on their bats.

Throughout the baseball season, the positions of the 30 MLB teams are tracked through the standings. Each team competes in the American or National League in one of three divisions -- East, West or Central.

Unfortunately, one of the occupational hazards of being a pitcher is the arm pain that comes with repetitively throwing a ball as hard as possible. If a pitcher throws long enough, arm pain and soreness are inevitable. However, there are steps a pitcher can take to treat the pain and make it less uncomfortable.

If you've ever sat in a stadium waiting for the game to begin, you've probably tried to remember exactly how many players will run out onto the field. There are nine and they each have their own position: first base, second base, shortstop, third base, left field, center field, right field, pitcher and catcher.

Teaching young children to play baseball requires a lot of patience. When youngsters start to play the game, your goal is not to turn them into great ball players. All you should want to do is teach them a few skills of the game and help them to have fun.