The Philadelphia Phillies burst to the top of major league baseball with their 2008 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The team has a large and loyal fan base, even though it has been one of the most unsuccessful franchises in all of professional sports. With their history starting in the late 1800s, a great deal is known about the Philadelphia Phillies. Some of the great players in team history include: Grover Cleveland Alexander, Robin Roberts, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Greg Luzinski, and current superstar Ryan Howard. Here though are three things you may not know about the Philadelphia Phillies.

1. The first jersey number retired by the Philadelphia Phillies was #36 which was set aside in 1962 in honor of pitcher robin Roberts.

2. There are only six Major League Baseball teams that do not display the name of their city on the away game jerseys and Philadelphia is one of them. the others are the Orioles, Angels, Brewers, Cardinals, and Rays.

3. In the late 1940s, team owner Bob Carpenter Jr. tried to change the image of the team by unofficially changing the team name to Blue Jays, the new name was not received well by fans and an official change was never made.

With their recent World Series victory, the Philadelphia Phillies deservedly feel like they are on top of the world. The team has a number of young players and longtime fans hope that they can stay at or near the top of the league for quite some time. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the most fascinating franchises in the history of Major League Baseball.

Batting cage nets can be constructed from polyurethane or wound nylon, with one and three-fourths of an inch square of mesh. Batting cage nets’ edges are then bound together by knots forming the net into a square or diamond shape. Different systems of knotting are employed for different net types. Braided knots provide the highest level of abrasion resistance while twisted knots offer the strongest level of breaking strength.

Batting Cages

Permanent Pro Batting Cage: They are installed permanently in a field with the use of cement construction. A typical pro cage is made up of a series of sections of frames that look like croquet hoops inside frame’s steel sections.

Batting Cage Kit: Best for backyards, it can be installed instantly. They are easy to move and take only a maximum of 90 minutes to set up.

Batter Up Style Batting Cage: They resemble dome tents and are small, taking up very little space.

Bat-co Cage: Compared to the standard system of netting, it is 20% taller and 50% wider.

Buying Tips

When buying for batting cage nets, be very sure to consider the following:

Strength: Look for the strongest batting cage you can fit into your budget. It will last longer and prove to be a good investment.

Construction: Get a batting cage net that comes with knotting construction. Square net construction is better than diamond net construction if you’re looking for wear-resistant ones.

Border: Look for a batting cage net that comes with vinyl borders at the seams with grommets for ease in set up.

Color: Natural black color provides more UV-ray resistance.