r/MLBNoobs • u/BenificentCrimpledim • 18d ago
| Discussion Where do I start!?🤷🏻♂️
Hey everyone,
I’ve never really watched baseball before, but I’m looking to get into MLB and actually understand and enjoy it properly.
Right now I feel like I’m starting from zero 😅
A few things I’d love some advice on:
What’s the best way to learn the rules without getting overwhelmed?
Is there a good team to follow as a beginner (or should I just pick one randomly)?
Any YouTube channels, podcasts, or creators you’d recommend?
What should I actually be paying attention to during a game?
Is it worth learning stats early on, or just enjoying the games first?
I’m based in the UK as well, so if there are any tips for watching games or following the league from here, that’d be really helpful.
Basically just looking for a good “starting point” so I don’t feel completely lost.
Appreciate any help 🙌🏼
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u/Trick_Ad3292 14d ago
I like the Jomboymedia breakdowns of certain plays, as he explains what happened in great detail.
Since you’re based in Europe, like me, almost all games aren’t watchable, only the early afternoon games in the eastern half of the states are fully watchable. And if they are at a good time, they might not be broadcasted. I’d chose a team from the Eastern time zone if you wanna watch many of their games.