Softball vs Baseball

[The Jason]

Women and girls tend to play softball, but why? What does it matter? Anyway, though, who has played softball and how is it and how does it compare to baseball? Do you feel it's fine for males to play softball?

[Ravenfreak]

I think it's fine for guys to play softball and girls to play baseball. I know the ball is a bit bigger in softball, but the game plays almost identical as far as I'm aware.

[ＯＭＮＩＶＯＲ]

Softball and baseball are both popular bat-and-ball sports with similar objectives but distinct rules, equipment, and gameplay strategies.
The notion that women and girls tend to play softball more than baseball isn't strictly due to the sport itself, but rather a combination of historical, cultural and logistical factors.