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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
Was Kevin Brown in the Mitchell Report for steroids?
No. Albert Pujols was not named in the Mitchell Report.
What players chew tobacco in baseball?
Most people i know say that baseball players chew tobacco or something like that, but as a baseball player myself i think its not true because if they do they would come out positive in the drug tests. When i play i ither chew gum or eat flower seeds, but i keep away from tobacco.
The MLB does not test for tobacco....it's legal and non-performance enhancing.
What is the average arm span of a 9 year old boy?
Wow 13 YO, I'm 33 YO and your bicep is huge compared to mine. It is 4 inches bigger, that is a LOT of muscle. Kid you could pick my scrawny little bod up and throw me clear across the room! You would wipe me out in a fight!
What is the value of a baseball signed by the 1989 Cubs team?
A 1989 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Sandberg, Dawson, and Grace is worth about $150.-$225.
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. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.
What city do the Minnesota Twins play for?
The Twins are based in Minneapolis, but they also represent the nearby city of St. Paul. Minneapolis and St. Paul popularly are known as "The Twin Cities."
Name the baseball team in Pennsylvania?
The Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Philadelphia Phllies both play in Pennsylvania.
How much are St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets?
Arizona Cardinals season tickets cost $200 - $450 depending on where you would like to sit. If you sit closer it will cost you more.
Who were all the Minnesota Twins second basemen?
Throughout their history, the Minnesota Twins have had several notable second basemen, including Rod Carew, who is perhaps the most famous, as he later became a Hall of Famer. Other key players have included Chuck Knoblauch, who was instrumental in the team's success in the 1990s, and more recently, Brian Dozier, known for his power-hitting. Other players like Jeff Kent, Luis Rivas, and Jorge Polanco have also contributed to the position over the years. Each of these players has left their mark on the team's legacy.
When did baseball become a national sport of Japan?
Baseball was introduced to Japan in 1872 by Horace Wilson, who taught at the Kaisei School in Tokyo. The first baseball team was called the Shimbashi Athletic Club and was established in 1878. Baseball has been a popular sport ever since.
What is the Milwaukee Brewers all time win-loss record?
1969-2008
2935 wins -3281 losses .472 winning percentage
What is the Cleveland Indians franchise win loss record?
Through the 2012 season, the Cleveland Indians have an all-time record of 8,839-8,543.
At what age did Jackie Robinson retire from baseball?
Jackie Robinson played his final MLB game on October 10, 1956.
Who is the current manager of the San Francisco Giants?
In 2017, Bruce Bochy enters his 11th season with the San Francisco Giants after spending 12 as the manager of the San Diego Padres (1995-2006). Bochy was the winning manager of the 2010 World Series, in which the Giants defeated the Texas Rangers four games to one. He was the Giants' field general when they won the 2012 World Series, sweeping the Detroit Tigers in four games. The Giants also won the 2014 World Series in seven games over the Kansas City Royals, making Bochy one of only 10 managers in history to win at least three world championships. The other nine are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
On June 26, 2016, Bochy won his 800th game as the Giants' manager. He trails only John McGraw (2,583) and Dusty Baker (840) for most wins in the history of the New York/San Francisco Giants franchise. On September 3, 2016, he supplanted Bill Terry for third place with 824 wins. Through the 2016 regular season, Bochy was the winningest active manager in Major League Baseball with an overall record of 1,789-1,757. He is in 15th place all time for most managerial wins.
Where were the giants before they moved to San Francisco?
The Giants were known as the New York Giants before they and their crosstown rival, the Brooklyn Dodgers, both moved out west to California.
In what year did Bernie Kosar start playing for the Cleveland Indians?
Kosar never played MLB. You must have the Indians confused with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.
Why did Alexander Joy Cartwright invent baseball?
He made the game less violent fielders could not tag a runner by throwing the ball at him. Instead, the fielder had to throw the ball to another player, who would tag the runner or touch the base.
First year Willie Mays played with the San Francisco Giants?
After playing for the New York Giants (1951-52, 1954-57), Willie Mays starred for the team in San Francisco from 1958 to 1972. He missed part of the 1952 season and all of the 1953 season because of a military obligation.
What Major League baseball team are the Houston Astros affiliated with?
The Round Rock Express are the AAA affiliates of the Houston Astros. They are part of the Pacific Coast League and play at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. See Web Links for the official website of the Round Rock Express
