Grant Young

Grant Young

Grant Young is a Sports Content Writer for SidelineSwap. He graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2022 with a Master’s degree in creative writing, and also played on the University of San Francisco’s Division 1 baseball team for five years. You can find his published creative writing at his website, https://grant-young.com.

Recent Posts

Wilson A2K vs. A2000

Wilson A2K vs. A2000

Wilson’s two most popular glove series—the A2K and the A2000—are actually more different than their names would suggest.

Composite vs. Alloy Bats

Composite vs. Alloy Bats

Knowing the difference between composite and alloy baseball bats—and which option is best for you or your kid—is crucial for maximizing performance at the plate.

How to Break In Your Baseball Glove

How to Break In Your Baseball Glove

Congratulations! You’ve just bought a brand new baseball glove, which is a great investment in your baseball career. Now, it’s your duty to take care of this investment.

Guide to Baseballs

Guide to Baseballs

While you’re likely not excited to be spending so much on baseballs (they can be quite expensive), you’ll at least leave this article with a fun fact or two to share at your kid’s next game. Let’s get into it!

How to Choose a Catcher's Mitt

How to Choose a Catcher's Mitt

We’ve put together this comprehensive guide that will walk you through the key components of selecting your perfect catcher’s mitt.

Guide to Taping Your Bat

Guide to Taping Your Bat

There’s never a bad time to tape your baseball bat. Here's our guide to materials, taping, and testing.

Guide to Baseball Glove Types and Styles

Guide to Baseball Glove Types and Styles

While deciding to get a glove is easy, the choice of which glove to buy can be overwhelming.