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What components make up a major league baseball core string cover stitching and how much does it weigh in ounces?
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"The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material, covered with two stripes of white horsehide or cowhide, tightly stitched together. It shall weigh not less than five nor more than 5 1/4 ounces avoirdupois and measure not less than nine nor more than 9 1/4 inches in circumference. "
To summarize, in actual practice, an official major league Baseball is 5 ounces and 9 inches in circumference.
Additionally, major league baseballs have 108 stitches. They are also stamped with the signature of the current commissioner of Baseball, Bud Selig.
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18 to 22 ounces
How much does a little league baseball weigh?
5 ounces
How many ounces dose a baseball weigh?
An official league baseball weighs between 5 and 5 1⁄4 ounces (142 and 149 g)
Weight in ounces of a baseball?
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How much does a major league base ball weigh?
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What is the largest little league baseball bat?
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The same as a major league baseball, 9.25 ounces. IMPROVED ANSWER: Same as MLB with the exception of T-Ball Balls. The T Ball balls are lighter and don't have as much "bounce".
How much rubber is in a baseball?
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What the mass is of a baseball?
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Measure distance you can throw a ball?
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