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Baseball
Take me out to the ballgame, the baseball game, that is! The baseball category is all about the game of baseball, America's pastime. Questions include what a baseball is made of, what bats are the best to use, what the bullpen is, and much more!
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When and where did baseball player Will Harris play?
Willie Adams debuted on June 30, 1912 and played his final game on September 6, 1919.
When do players usually arrive at Fenway for a game?
Like most MLB teams, batting practice starts approximately 3 hours before gametime. There are certain situations, (noon start following a late game, rain delay) where BP is later than that.
Fenway Park's gates open two hours before game time. One person reported that the Red Sox take the field about 20 minutes before gates open, and stay out for approx 30 minutes after gates open. The visiting team then take BP for approx another hour.
Another perspective; I went to batting practice and I was there before it even began. They worked with some young guys at first at like 3 and than started in with the whole team at 4 they all stop at 5:10 for the away to start.
Who did Derek Jeter play for before the New York Yankees?
Derek did not play college ball. He was offered a scholarship by the University of Michigan but decided to forego college and play minor league ball after the New York Yankees drafted him in the first round of the 1992 draft.
Who won the baseball World Series in 1961?
The Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the 1968 World Series by a score of 4 to 1.
What size baseball glove do you get for a 12 year old?
This depends on the position he plays. If he is a middle infielder (Shortstop or Second Base), you would want to get him a smaller glove to improve transfer of the ball from the glove to his throwing hand - about 9-10 in. If he plays outfield, the his glove should be much bigger to improve catching ability. This is about 11-12 inches. For a first baseman, buy a first baseman's glove (it will say on the tag) that is about 12 inches or longer. Third baseman's gloves should be about 11 inches. A catchers mitt is basically any catcher's mit you can hold up. Pitcher's should be around 10-11 inches with a thick web (pocket). If your player has never played before, he will probably be playing second base or outfield, and for him a large glove is recommended. For the average 13-year-old, a 9-12 inch glove is proper.
Do baseball players wear jocks with a cup?
Some do, but most do not. While a cup is certainly a prudent precaution for professional players, the chances of getting kicked in the gonads are rare, and even so, would carry a severe penalty. Many soccer players do not wear a cup for the same reason that some police officers choose not to wear a bulletproof vest - comfort, flexibility, and mobility are all restricted.
Why are MLB players wearing number 34 patch?
Some teams are wearing a black "34" patch to honor Nick Adenhart, the Angels rookie starting pitcher who was killed in a DUI hit-and-run following his first start of the 2009 season. A black patch with his name and number (34) was added above the left breast of the Angels' teams uniform, and in respect, some players who knew him or played with him are also wearing it.
How many World Series do the Detroit Tigers have?
The Detroit Tigers have been to the World Series 10 times, winning 4 and losing 6.
Where did the name Cincinnati Reds come from?
The Cincinnati Reds' first nickname was the Cincinnati Redlegs.
If a runner crosses the plate before the third out is called does the run score.?
The batter will need to reach 1st base safely (credited with reaching safely by hit or error) before any runs count on a play where a 3rd out is recorded. If the batter and all runners required to run advance to the next base safely, any player crossing the plate before the out will count. If all players required to run DO NOT safely advance then no runs will count even if they cross the plate before the out is recorded
(much like many rules in baseball there are several scenerios, those need to be discussed on the discussion page)
How many venezuelans play Major League Baseball?
270 players were born in Venezuala and play in the MLB
some people argue who invented baseball but what we do know is that baseball was probably invented by kids who were just bored and if you think that is dumb think of the last time you played a game where you just made of the top of your
What is the baseball tag up rule?
because without one all the runners on base would be able to score on a high pop up on the infield the tag up rule is a compromise between that situation and not allowing the runners to advance at all after a ball is caught
What is the value of a Joe DiMaggio 'HOF 55' signed 1994 World Series baseball?
A Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball is worth between $400.-$600.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. The most preferred baseball to have a player sign would be an Official Major League baseball from the League the player played in, that was used during the ball players playing days. Joe DiMaggio was a guest at the Little League World Series in 1976, and this fact could add value to the signature. Collectors will pay more for inscriptions like "HOF 55"or "# 5", and pay less for personal inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" In a recent auction a Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball sold for $507. A Joe Dimaggo ball signed "Joltin' Joe" sold for $1,553. A #5 Inscribed ball sold for $657.
What is the salary range for a major league umpire?
It really depends on what level you are umping and your geographic area. I, myself am an NCAA umpire and we get $149 for a single game and $261 for a DH (9/7). In the Northeast these are the rates per game:
• Little League (7-12): $35-$50
• Babe Ruth (13-15): $40-$60
• Senior BR (16-18): $40-$60
• High School: $60 - $80 Professional:
• Minor League: up to $3,000 a month
• Major League: up to $300,000 a season
Again this varies greatly depending on who your assigner is and what league you are working.
What famous sports players had the number 37?
There have only been 3 players in the NBA and ABA who have worn the number 37. Currently Los Angeles Laker's forward, Ron Artest wears the number 37 starting in the 2009-10 season in honor of the late Michael Jackson's Thriller album earning the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Charts for 37 weeks. The other two players were Jack Smiley (1949) and Nick Van Exel (2004).
What do the San Diego Padres have a backwards American flag on their jerseys?
Because in military use, ie. on uniforms, planes, tanks, etc, the flag is pictured so that the stars always lead (as if it were flying from a pole that you were carrying with you).
The camouflage uniforms are a a military tribute and since the patch is on the right sleeve it is situated in reverse. If it was on the left sleeve it would look the way you are used to seeing it.
What does bp hbp mean on baseball stats?
HB means hit batsmen: the names of the batters the pitcher has hit by a pitch.
HBP means who the hit batsmen are.
Who holds the MLB record for being hit by a pitch the most times in a single season?
The single season HBP record is held by Hughie Jennings of the Baltimore Orioles who was hit 51 times in the 1896 season.
How far is it between each base?
360 feet in high school college and professional baseball 240 feet in little league and softball
Did Cal Ripken Junior have a hero?
Cal Ripken debuted on August 10, 1981, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium; he played his final game on October 6, 2001, playing for the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
