M Miranda W New member Jul 9, 2009 #1 I know why they call the sport baseball, baseball but why do we call softball, softball? The ball is not soft. Why couldn't we just call it big ball? Because the ball is much bigger than a baseball.
I know why they call the sport baseball, baseball but why do we call softball, softball? The ball is not soft. Why couldn't we just call it big ball? Because the ball is much bigger than a baseball.
F fodaddy19 New member Jul 9, 2009 #3 My guess is because it's a less strenuous and less demanding version of baseball, it's an easier (softer) game.
My guess is because it's a less strenuous and less demanding version of baseball, it's an easier (softer) game.
J jimmy New member Jul 9, 2009 #4 cause the way the pitched the ball. Now now, girls now days throw it hard, but it used to be soft pitch. hence, softball.
cause the way the pitched the ball. Now now, girls now days throw it hard, but it used to be soft pitch. hence, softball.
