Difference between softball and baseball

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 04, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Softball:
Softball is a sport of ball and bat which is played between the two teams of 10 players. It is also known as the modified form of baseball. The balls in a softball are bigger than of a baseball. The softballs are of two types: Fast pitch and slow pitch. It was firstly invented in 1887 in Chicago.
Baseball:
Baseball is a sport of bat and ball game which is played between the two teams of nine players each. It is played with a bat along with a ball and glove.
Differences:

Basis	Softball	Baseball
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A modified form of baseball played on a smaller field with larger, softer ball, seven rather than nine innings, and underarm pitching.	A ball game played between two teams of nine on a diamond-shaped circuit of our bases.
Objectives/Purpose	The objectives of the game are top hit the ball and score runs by running around the four bases in turn.	The objective of each team is to win by scoring more runs than the opponent.
Synonyms	Bingo, checkers, hockey, polo, pool and handball	Archery, golf, handball, pellet, soccer, football
Antonyms	Hardball	Piece, hardball, dab, tiptoe, morsel and fragment
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): / ˈsɒf(t)bɔːl / Eng (US): / ˈsôf(t)ˌbôl /	Eng (UK): / ˈbeɪsbɔːl / Eng (US): / ˈbāsˌbôl /
Types	The types of softball are: Fast pitch Modified pitch Slow pitch
History	The game evolved in the US during the late 19th century from a form of indoor baseball.	The baseball was firstly started in the 18th century.
Word origin	The word softball was originated in 1926.	The word baseball was originated in circa 1815.
Length	The length is only 60 feet.	The standard length between all bases is 90 feet.
Consists	Softball game consists of seven innings.	Baseball games are of nine.
Bats	Softball bats have a maximum length of 34 inches.	Baseball bats have maximum length of 42 inches.
Size	Softballs are larger.	Baseballs are smaller and dense.
Innings	Softballs have shorter innings.	The baseball has a longer innings.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: It is a fun sport. It helps to coordinate the hand and eye more properly.	Its advantages are: Skill sport Recruiting
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: It takes a lot of time to learn how to play.	Its disadvantages are: Burnout Develop as an athlete Pure athletic time
Example in Sentence	I am learning to play softball. Next month there is a softball tournament.	He borrowed my baseball bat for a few days. The baseball jersey is available in this shop.