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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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What makes a save opportunity for a pitcher?
# He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team # He is not the winning pitcher # He is credited with at least ⅓ of an inning pitched # He satisfies one of the following conditions: ## He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning ## He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat or on deck ## He pitches for at least three innings
Who is the current PA announcer for the New York Yankees?
Since the start of the 2009 season, Paul Olden has been the Yankees PA announcer. Bob Sheppard who announced for the Yankees from 1951-2007, officially retired on November 27, 2009, he died on July 11, 2010.
Jim Hall filled in for Sheppard in 2008. Bob Sheppard had his voice recorded just for Derek Jeter's at-bats, per Derek's request in 2006 and now he will have Sheppard announce him for the rest of his career at Yankee Stadium.
Who hit 725 home runs to top Babe Ruth's lifetime record of 714?
Babe Ruth had 8399 official at bats over his 22 year career.
Can Major League Baseball coaches be traded?
It has been done in MLB.
In 1967, Gil Hodges was the manager of the Washington Senators. Shortly after the season ended the Senators traded him to the New York Mets for Bill Denehy and $100,000 cash. The Senators were strapped for cash and Hodges probably wasn't going to stay with Washington more than one more season. As with all trades, MLB must approve it and they had no problem doing so.
Lou Piniella managed the Seattle Mariners in 2002 and left to manage the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2003. Shortly after Piniella joined Tampa they traded Randy Wynn, one of their best players, to the Mariners for a minor league prospect. The trade was believed to be compensation to the Mariners for Piniella leaving to join the Devil Rays.
What US baseball teams have never made it to the playoffs?
One club that has not has not played in the World Series is the Seattle Mariners.
What is the most runs scored by the Cincinnati Reds in a single inning?
29 against the St. Louis Browns on June 8, 1950. The Red Sox won that game 29-4. Incredibly, the day before (June 7, 1950), the Red Sox defeated the Browns 20-4. The 49 runs scored in those two games is an MLB record for runs scored in consecutive games.
When did baseball player Ed Dugan play?
Ed Dugan debuted on August 5, 1884 and played his final game on October 15, 1884.
What is the greatest number of runs scored in a 9 inning major league baseball game?
In MLB history, the most runs scored by a single team in the ninth inning is 14 by the Baltimore Orioles against the Boston Beaneaters in 1894. The most runs scored by both teams in the ninth inning is 17 by the New York Giants and Boston Braves in 1912. The Giants scored 7 runs and the Braves scored 10 runs.
Are you required to wear a cup in little league baseball?
No, girls do not need to wear a cup when catching baseball.
Will a ball go further if hit by a wooden bat or a metal bat?
A metal bat will hit the hardest because metal is 85% stronger than a wooden bat.
Why is there Skip on the sleeve of the Atlanta Braves uniform?
The patch is in memory of Jim Beauchamp, who lost his long battle with leukemia in December. Beauchamp, who was known as "Beach" spent 2 decades with the Braves. He served as Manager Bobby Cox's bench coach from 1991-98 and as a minor league instructor from 1999-2006. The team plans to wear the patch all season.
Where are the Montreal Expos now?
The Expos played in Olympic Stadium from 1977-2004 and Jarry Park from 1969-1976. For the final two years of the team's existence (2003 and 2004), MLB had them play 22 'home' games per season at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Does Manny Machado bat right or left?
Adrian Gonzalez is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What is the total of players on both teams in a baseball game in Mario?
There are 9 players from each team on the field at any given time during the game; including the players who are not on the field (those in the dugout, on the bench, or in the bullpen), each team has 25 players on its roster. On September 1st of each year, teams may expand their rosters to 40 players through the end of the regular season.
How many homeruns did Hank Aaron get?
Hank Aaron hit 22 home runs in the American League for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1975 & 1976. All 22 of those home runs were hit as a designated hitter.
What is the total number of players on ball teams in a baseball game?
There are nine positions on each team, meaning 18 total. In American League games, there is one more position, meaning 20 total. Also, you can use players on the bench. Counting all managers, coaches, and usable players there are 25 on each, meaning 50, though you are not allow to play the managers (or can you?)
What professional athletes played in more than one sport?
Several, BUT Dave Winfield was drafted by four teams in three different sports. The San Diego Padres selected him as an outfielder with the fourth overall pick in the MLB draft and both the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and the Utah Stars (ABA) drafted him. And even though he never played college football, the Minnesota Vikings selected Winfield in the 17th round of the NFL draft. He remains the only athlete to be drafted by three professional sports
What baseball pants do the pros wear?
They wear majestic pants witch provide their jerseys. Majestic pants are hard to find with the piping on the side. The ones without the piping are online on mostly any sports website
What is inning in base ball game?
"Inning" is derived from the word "in" just like the word "outing" is derived from the word "out." An inning is to be "in" as an "outing" is to be "out." An inning can refer to any particular stay, even a political term in office. In baseball, the length of term for being "in" or an inning, is 3 "outs" per side, or 6 outs. The word "out" used during an "inning" signifies that the length of one's term is coming to an end, as in "three outs and the other side is in (or "up"). Each particular batter has an "inning" also because he is "in" the batter's box and has three "strikes" (the length of his term) until he is "out" (unless he otherwise hits the ball into play). The word "inning" itself did not commence with the invention of baseball but was already in use.
What is the difference between a run and a home run?
A run is a point scored by a team, whether it's accomplished by stealing home or trotting home after a walk with the bases loaded. There are many ways to score a run, and a home run is one of them. A home run can account for as many as four runs (if the bases or loaded) or as few as one (a solo shot).
When do the san Diego padres wear their brown jerseys?
Major League Baseball has granted the Padres the right to wear the camo uniforms whenever they want, according to a local SD newscast. The Padres will wear them for military-related games.
FYI, the starting pitcher decides which uniform will be worn on game day.
Home: white jersey/white pants or alternate blue jersey/white pants
Away: sand jersey/sand pants or alternate blue jersey/sand pants
Since 2008, the Padres wear the camouflage uniforms every Sunday home game. They are worn with their sand colored away pants. They also wear them for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day regardless of wether they are home or away.
What is the most recognized sports logo?
Nike is a pioneer in sportswear, footwear and equipment, Nike has dominated the field of sports and fashion since its launch in 1971. They foster a culture of innovation and create products, services & experiences for today's athlete.
The Hank Aaron Rookie rookie card would be worth more without the signature. A Hank Aaron autographed baseball card is worth between $50. -$150. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. A signed Rookie card will sell for more money but, not near the full value of the card unsigned.
Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value.
A collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. The autograph collectors main concern is displaying the signature. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it.
Once a collectible baseball card is signed the value of the card dramatically goes down as a collectible. The card then becomes an Item to display the signature. The bulk of the value relies on the value of the signature of the player that signed the card, and how well the card displays the signature.
