Issue between almost identical sport: Baseball and Softball

Baseball basically has one hot sport in the US. And apart from being famous they had founded a professional organization namely: the Major League Baseball.
With its widely spread game, colleges and universities in the US are on it. For their own league which is NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).

But looking to the other side where mostly girls want to play also some bats, they created a softball. It has basically some lighter rules and gameplay. And even the equipments are lighter. To know about more what i'm talking about here's a short differentiation:

1.Equipment: Balls. Baseballs are 9 inches in circumference. Softballs are 12 inches in circumference. Softballs are also less dense than baseballs. Additionally, baseballs are white, while softballs can be white or neon yellow.
2.Equipment: Bat. Baseball bats are a maximum of 42 inches long, where as softball bats cannot be any longer than 34 inches.
3.Length of Game. A baseball game lasts 9 innings. A softball game lasts 7 innings. Both have extra innings in the event of a tie at the bottom of the last inning. Softball games are often decided by an "International Tie-Breaker". In this model the last person who got out in the previous inning (usually the last batter) is placed on second base to start the inning. The rules vary from league to league, but this model has been largely adapted by the softball community.
4.Field Dimensions. A baseball field has 90 foot baselines. A softball field has 60 foot baselines. The outfield fence distances vary from field to field. A fence is not a requirement for either sport, however.
5.Pitching Distance. The baseball mound is 60 feet and 6 inches from home plate. The softball "mound" is 40-43 feet from home plate (depending on if it is high school, college, or professional). In softball the "mound" is not elevated, in baseball, it is.
6.Pitching Style. Baseball pitching is overhand-softball pitching is underhand, or "windmill". With the windmill technique the pitcher must start with both feet on the rubber, and avoid jumping and/or leaping as she pitches. The pitch starts and ends at the hip. An illegal pitch in softball, where the player leaps, from the mound is a "crow hop". Softball and baseball pitchers can utilize the same pitches for the most part. The knuckle ball can be slightly more challenging to achieve for the softball pitcher due to the relative size of the ball, but it can be done. A softball pitcher has the option to throw a rise ball based on the motion of the pitch. This pitch is not possible in baseball.
7.Hit by Pitch. In baseball a player is awarded first base unless he/she swings or does not make an attempt to avoid the pitch. In softball a player is awarded first base unless he/she swings or intentionally moves to be hit. This rule has some ambiguity and is largely based on the individual umpire's interpretation of the batter's "intent".
8.DH vs DP. A designated hitter may bat in place of a defensive player in baseball. This player can strictly bat, or he/she can replace the player on defense as well. Once the DH plays the field, however, the player he/she substitutes is no longer in the game. In softball this player is called the "designated player" (or DP) and is subject to the same rules.
9.Base Stealing. In baseball you can steal any time the ball is live. In softball you can only steal once the ball leaves the pitcher's hand and when the ball is live. If the pitcher is in the "pitching circle" the runner may not move unless the pitcher "makes a play", or makes a motion that may be interpreted as "making a move". What defines a "move" is left up to the individual umpire. Once a "move" is made the runner may try to advance, as the ball is now considered "live".
10.Leading Off. In baseball, runners are allowed to lead off of any base. This means that the runner does not have to be touching the base while the pitcher has the ball. After each pitch, however, the baseball runner must return to the base to tag up. In softball, the runner must be touching the base until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. If she leaves the base early, she's out.

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Baseball a well known recognize sport. One of the big sport in the US, many are intriguing what's the reason why from Americans to Japanese loves it; Many topics agruing what country most love baseball, originally from the west to the east. Even in Europe there are many countries hook up in the said sport.

So basically why is baseball is one big phenom?
Just like any other games, 2 teams outscoring each other battling it out to be the best. Baseball is one tough sport to beat in terms of popularity (especially in the US). Even their colleges and universities has excellent training camps for baseball recruiting. Joining and settling a score for a serious NCAA tournament. Even younger ones in the States has its own little league.

I think the reason is just like in basketball it's originally in the States. And it's easy to play I think in some US streets kids play it well.

Deciding where to maximize your capabilities will benefit your team if your looking forward in trying to participate in some baseball recruiting programs by some schools and colleges across the States.
Having nine (9) fielded positions in baseball is depends on your skills and to where you prefer to play. knowing what's the position will help you decide which you fell to stay intact. To recort the defensive plays the in the baseball they assign every corresponding number to every position.

Battery: Pitcher/Catcher
Pitcher (1) called by number one (1) he/she is the player who passes the baseball from self mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring the batter/hitter who attempts to make contact with it or draw a walk.

Catcher (2)positioned behind the home plate and he is the receiver of the ball from the pitcher.

Infield
First Base: 1B (3)
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team.

Refrain as first sacker or cornerman, flexibility is a major factor because the first baseman receives throws from the other infielders, the catcher and the pitcher after they have fielded ground balls. In order for the runner to be called out, the first baseman must be able to stretch towards the throw and catch it before the runner reaches first base. First base is often referred to as "the other hot corner" - the "hot corner" being third base - and therefore, like the third baseman, he must have quick reflexes to field the hardest hit balls down the foul line, mainly by left-handed pull hitters and good right-handed hitters that possess the ability to hit to the opposite field.

Second Base: 2B (4)
Also called second bagger, the second baseman often possesses quick hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be able to make the pivot on a double play. In addition, shortstops and second basemen are usually right-handed as this is preferential for turning a double play. Second base is also known as the keystone sack.

For the offense the baserunners, 2B is the easiest base to steal, because the catcher must throw a farther distance.

Third Base: 3B (5)
Known as the "hot corner", because the third baseman is relatively close to the batter and most right-handed hitters tend to hit the ball hard in this direction. The third baseman needs good hand-eye coordination and quick reactions in order to catch hard line drives sometimes in excess of 125 MPH. Third basemen often must begin in a position even closer to the batter if a bunt is expected, creating a hazard if the ball is instead hit sharply. As with middle infielders, right-handed throwing players are standard at the position because they do not need to turn their body before throwing across the infield to first base.

Shortstop: SS (6)
A baseball fielding position between second and third base. SS is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the ball slightly, so more balls go to the shortstop than any other position.

Outfielders must cover large distances, so speed, instincts, and quickness in reacting to the ball are key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their head and on the run. They must be able to throw the ball accurately over a long distance to be effective; they must also learn to judge whether to attempt a difficult catch and risk letting the ball get past them, or to instead allow the ball to fall in order to guarantee a swift play and prevent the advance of runners. Left fielders must also familiarize themselves with the varying configurations of different ballparks' foul territory, and prevent balls hit down the foul lines from getting past them into the left field corner. Amateur players may find it difficult to concentrate on the game, since they are so far from the action. Emphasizing the correct position will give outfield players something to concentrate on at each pitch. Hits to left field tend to curve toward the left field foul line, and left fielders must learn to adjust to that.

Left Field: LF (7)
Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.

Central Field: CF (8)
the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left field and right field.

Right Field: RF (9)
The outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.

Having nine (9) Fielded positions in baseball is depends on your skills and to where you prefer to play. knowing what's the position will help you decide which you fell to stay intact. To report the defensive plays the in the baseball they assign every corresponding number to every position.

Battery: Pitcher/Catcher
Pitcher (1) called by number one (1) he/she is the player who passes the baseball from self mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring the batter/hitter who attempts to make contact with it or draw a walk.

Catcher (2)positioned behind the home plate and he is the receiver of the ball from the pitcher.

Infield
First Base: 1B (3)
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team.

Refrain as first sacker or cornerman, flexibility is a major factor because the first baseman receives throws from the other infielders, the catcher and the pitcher after they have fielded ground balls. In order for the runner to be called out, the first baseman must be able to stretch towards the throw and catch it before the runner reaches first base. First base is often referred to as "the other hot corner" - the "hot corner" being third base - and therefore, like the third baseman, he must have quick reflexes to field the hardest hit balls down the foul line, mainly by left-handed pull hitters and good right-handed hitters that possess the ability to hit to the opposite field.

Second Base: 2B (4)
Also called second bagger, the second baseman often possesses quick hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be able to make the pivot on a double play. In addition, shortstops and second basemen are usually right-handed as this is preferential for turning a double play. Second base is also known as the keystone sack.

For the offense the baserunners, 2B is the easiest base to steal, because the catcher must throw a farther distance.

Third Base: 3B (5)
Known as the "hot corner", because the third baseman is relatively close to the batter and most right-handed hitters tend to hit the ball hard in this direction. The third baseman needs good hand-eye coordination and quick reactions in order to catch hard line drives sometimes in excess of 125 MPH. Third basemen often must begin in a position even closer to the batter if a bunt is expected, creating a hazard if the ball is instead hit sharply. As with middle infielders, right-handed throwing players are standard at the position because they do not need to turn their body before throwing across the infield to first base.

Shortstop: SS (6)
A baseball fielding position between second and third base. SS is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the ball slightly, so more balls go to the shortstop than any other position.

Outfielders must cover large distances, so speed, instincts, and quickness in reacting to the ball are key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their head and on the run. They must be able to throw the ball accurately over a long distance to be effective; they must also learn to judge whether to attempt a difficult catch and risk letting the ball get past them, or to instead allow the ball to fall in order to guarantee a swift play and prevent the advance of runners. Left fielders must also familiarize themselves with the varying configurations of different ballparks' foul territory, and prevent balls hit down the foul lines from getting past them into the left field corner. Amateur players may find it difficult to concentrate on the game, since they are so far from the action. Emphasizing the correct position will give outfield players something to concentrate on at each pitch. Hits to left field tend to curve toward the left field foul line, and left fielders must learn to adjust to that.

Left Field: LF (7)
Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.

Central Field: CF (8)
the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left field and right field.

Right Field: RF (9)
The outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field. Right field is the area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound.