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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!
14,315 Questions
Baseball originated in which country?
U.S.of A.
AnswerThe first baseball game ever played was played in Hoboken, New Jersey (USA). I think every one in the USA should be proud that this great sport was first played here!!! AnswerIt was the U.S.A.and for those of you that are cluelees it was not Abner Doubleday that created baseball
On a baseball field.
What is the weight on MLB bats?
Most MLB bats weigh between 30-33 ounces. All are -3 drop, meaning if it is a 35 inch long bat, it must be 32 ounces.
Who wore 45 on Boston Red Sox?
Paul Schreither - 1952-54
Dick Pole - 1973-76
Don Aase - 1977
Jim Wright - 1978-79
Luis Aponte - 1980-83
Mike Trujillo - 1985-86
Rob Woodward - 1987-88
Jerry Reed - 1990
Scott Cooper - 1990-92
Mike Easler - 1993-94
Joel Johnston - 1995
Matt Murray - 1995
John Doherty - 1996
Greg Pirkl - 1996
Walt McKeel - 1996-97
Pedro Martinez - 1998-2004 Go to http://www.redsoxdiehard.com/players/unifnums.html They have the numbers of pretty much everybody who ever played on the red sox.
What are the 2 cities that have 2 professional baseball teams?
1) Boston - Fenway Park opened in 1912 2) Chicago - Wrigley Field opened in 1914
Which MLB pitcher has the most wins since 2005?
Starting at 1920, that is Jim Bagby of the Cleveland Indians in 1920, Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1931, and Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers in 1968 with 31.
No. In 8 Ball, a player is not allowed to hit an opponent's ball with the cue ball first, however the player may hit his ball first, THEN into an opponent's ball, to sink the 8 ball, so long as the player calls that combination.
Can a catcher pitch in a game after he has caught?
Yes, unless your local league has a rule against it.
Danny ainge played baseball for what professional team?
Yes, he played at BYU and for the Toronto Blue Jays.
How fast can CC Sabathia throw his fastball?
He throws these types of pitches:
-Four Seam Fastball, up to 97 MPH.
-Two Seam Fastball, up to 94 MPH
-Change up
-Slider, which he throws with a more horizontal break to lefties, and a more downward break for righties.
Can a tennis ball break a baseball bat similar to how a baseball would?
In general, yes, but the mass/volume ratios and the surface finishes are different, so the motion would be somewhat more or less pronounced.
Was Roberto Clemente the first Hispanic major league baseball player?
I always believe that baseball is won with pitching. Therefore I think Juan Marichal should be considered alongside Clemente, but obviously this in no way diminishes Clemente's impact on the game.
A consecutive win is a win straight after your last win. You win 2 or more times in a row.
What happens if a pitch bounces on home plate?
According to Major League Baseball Rule 7.05(h), the batter is awarded first base, and all runners are awarded one base from the base they occupied at the time the pitcher began his delivery; the ball is dead.
Who said The desire to win is nothing without the will to prepare?
Sun Tzu in the 4th century B.C. in China.
What does the star on the Tampa Bay Rays uniform stand for?
It's a bright yellow sunburst that represents the Sunshine State of Florida. (Wikipedia)
When and where did baseball player Ron Willis die?
Willy Miranda died September 7, 1996, in Baltimore, MD, USA.
How old do you have to be to work at the Rome Braves stadium?
Turner Field in Atlanta opened in 1997. Before that, the Atlanta Braves played at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium from 1966-1996. Part of the parking lot for the new Turner Field, is the outline of the old stadium, because turner field was built right next to the old stadium.
