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If a ball hits the yellow line at the top of the fence in the outfield is it considered a home run?

I've seen home runs where they've bounced off the noggin of the guy chasing after it. If it's in fair territory, if it goes over the wall it's a homer, unless it bounces off the ground and then goes over. Then it's a ground-rule double.

Who is the tallest player ever to play for the New York Yankees?

I know it sounds crazy after all the years they've played and you'd think there would be a taller player in the history of the Celtics... but I think Shaq takes it at 7' 1". Next after that would be a few of their centers at 7' 0".

What current player has been with one Major League team the longest?

First of all, many players who have been playing in the big leagues had been "with the team" for years before, whether in their farm system or bouncing back and forth. I am assuming your question is asking about 10 years of Major League service with the same team. That being said, I don't know if there is a definitive list made, so let's start with some of the older veterans, and build a list. Here are the ones I can think of off of the top of my head. NOTE: An asterisk (*)indicates that 1996 was their rookie year, but did see MLB service that season to qualify. Jeff Bagwell - Houston Astros 1991 to Present Craig Biggio - Houston Astros 1988 to Present Darin Erstad - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 1996 to Present* Tim Salmon - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - 1992 to Present John Smoltz - Atlanta Braves - 1988 to Present Chipper Jones - Atlanta Braves - 1993 to Present Andruw Jones - Atlanta Braves - 1996 to Present* Barry Bonds - San Francisco Giants - 1993 to Present Jamie Moyer - Seattle Mariners - 1996 to Present Dan Wilson - Seattle Mariners - 1994 - Present Trevor Hoffman - San Diego Padres - 1993 to Present Tim Wakefield - Boston Red Sox - 1995 to Present Mike Sweeney - Kansas City Royals - 1995 to Present Brad Radke - Minnesota Twins - 1995 to Present Mariano Rivera - New York Yankees - 1995 to Present Jorge Posada - New York Yankees - 1995 to Present Derek Jeter - New York Yankees - 1995 to Present Bernie Williams - New York Yankees - 1991 to Present My final count, and answer to your question, is there are 18 current MLB players that have spent 10 or more years with the same team.

What were the original baseball teams for the American and National Leagues in the 1800's?

The National league was established in 1876. The teams were: Chicago White Stockings, St. Louis Brown Stockings, Hartford Dark Blues, Boston Red Caps, Louisville Grays, New York Mutals, Philadelphia Athletics and Cincinnati Red Stockings. The American League was established in 1901. The teams were: Chigago White Stockings, Boston Americans, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues and Milwaukee Brewers.

What major league team had 120 losses in a season?

All MLB teams playing in 2012 have lost 100+ games in a season at least once except for the Angels who entered MLB in 1961. Their most losses in a season is 95 in 1968 and 1980.

The Dodgers have not lost 100+ games in a season since 1908 when they played in Brooklyn and were known as the Superbas. The Cardinals have not lost 100+ games in a season since 1908. The Yankees have not lost 100+ games in a season since 1912 when they were known as the Highlanders. The Giants have lost 100 games in a season once, that being in 1985.

What state produce the most baseball players in the Major League Baseball?

Minnesota does, and it really isn't all that close. Minnesota has the most registered youth hockey players (53,450 in 2010. Next closest was Michigan with 51,404 registered youth players), produces the most Division 1 hockey players (currently 326 players, or 20.36% of all D1 players. Next closest is Massachusetts with 14.81%), and produces the most pro hockey players (Minnesota has produced 216 players all-time. Massachusetts is next closest with 168).

This is why Minnesota is known as the "State of Hockey".

What was the distance in feet of the longest home run ever hit at Shea Stadium?

Tommie Agee's first career multi-home run game was the third of the 1969 season against the Montreal Expos. One of them went halfway up in section 48 of the left field upper deck at Shea Stadium, a feat never matched. The Expos right fielder, Mack Jones, says that the ball was still rising when it made contact with the stands. To honor this home run a sign was placed in the section with Agee's name, uniform number and date.

Did Josh Gibson hit the longest home run?

Possibly. Mickey Mantle's "longest home run" of September 10, 1960, was measured at 643 feet after the ball stopped rolling. The longest measured home run in MLB measured where it first hit the ground was by Babe Ruth on July 18, 1921, at 575 feet. Josh Gibson is said to have hit a home run at 580 feet, and another in 1934 that was hit out of Yankee Stadium; he was in the Negro League and so are not part of MLB statistics. Geoff Long hit one at the first Busch Stadium (Sportsman's Park) in St. Louis that cleared the left field light tower. Reggie Jackson hit one that bounced off a light tower in Detroit. Dave Nicholson hit a home run that cleared the roof and an alley before landing on a softball field near Comiskey Park.

When was babe ruths 714 home run?

Babe Ruth played for the Boston Braves when he hit his 714th home run. On May 25, 1935, Babe hit 3 home runs against the Pirates at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. His last game was on May 30, 1935.

When did Alex Rodriguez hit his first MLB home run?

Rodriguez was 28 years old when he hit his 300th homer, becoming the youngest ever. However, A-Rod tested positive for steroids in the same year, meaning his career achievements are subject to interpretation by the baseball community.

How many innings was the Arizona Diamondbacks longest game at Home?

The most INNINGS played between two MLB teams was 26, in a 1-1 tie between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves on 1920 May 1.

The longest TIME for one game was eight hours and six minutes, for a 25 inning, 7-6 win by the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago White Sox. Both teams scored two runs in the 9th inning, and three in 21st!

How many teams are in the National League?

National League West;
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies

National League Central;
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals

National League East
Atlanta Braves
New York Mets
Florida Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals

What is the most solo home runs in a game by both teams?

I just wached the Rays hit 5 solo homers all by themselves and all against CC Sabathia to beat the Yankees. So I say 5 HR by a single team in a 9 inning game.

What team has won the most World Series?

All but 8 teams have won a World Series title. The list of teams that have not won a World Series title are listed below:

  • San Diego Padres - 2 WS appearances
  • Milwaukee Brewers - 1 WS appearance (AL)
  • Houston Astros - 1 WS appearance
  • Tampa Bay Rays - 1 WS appearance
  • Colorado Rockies - 1 WS appearance
  • Seattle Mariners - 0 WS appearances
  • Washington Nationals - 0 WS appearances
  • Texas Rangers - 2 WS appearances

Most times around the batting order in one inning?

The most at bats in one inning is 3. This means that a single player would have made it to the plate to bat three times in a single inning.

What was the longest professional baseball game?

This could be about time or innings, and I'm not sure if you want to include doubleheaders or not, or if you want to know about nine-inning games or extra-inning games, so let me direct you to Baseball-Almanac.com: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_gmlg.shtml They have the answer here for all of these combinations, in the American and National Leagues.

What number did Randy Johnson wear with the New York Yankees?

Randy Johnson number 41Randy Johnson wore uniform number 41 with the New York Yankees during the 2004, and 2005 seasons. He wore uniform number 51 every other year with the Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. During the 1993 season with the Seattle Mariners for some reason he wore both numbers 34, and 51.

Which player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record?

Gehrig's consecutive games played streak of 2,130 was surpassed by Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 6, 1995. Ripken's own streak ended at 2,632 games at the end of the 1998 season.

How many innings does a starting pitcher have to pitch to get a win in the MLB?

There is no way to tell the exact average, but there is usually 1 starter for each team, a relief pitcher, and the closer. So about 6 total. -----
The number of pitches would depend on many factors, but usually there is a minimum of at least 200 pitches in a game. High scoring games or those with a lot of walks could approach or even pass 300 pitches.

Who won the 2007 World Series?

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 4 games to 0. Click on the '2007 World Series' link on this page to read a game by game breakdown.

Who was the first Major League Baseball team to wear pinstripes?

The New York Knickerbockers were the first BASEBALL team to wear a uniform ... there is a basketball team in New York by the same name ...

Black pitcher in baseball hall of fame?

Jackie Robinson who was elected to the HofF in 1962.

What is the nature of baseball?

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