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When was the last regular season major league baseball game that ended in a tie?

It actually happens surprisingly regularly, you usually just don't hear about it because it often happens at the end of the season, between two teams who aren't going to the playoffs. I'm not positive this is the most recent one (although I can't find a more recent one), but here is an example of a tie from 2005:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN200506300.shtml

How many teams did Larry Walker play for?

Larry Walker played for three teams during his MLB career:

  • Montreal Expos (1989-1994)
  • Colorado Rockies (1995-2004)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (2004-2005)

What were the batting averages for the 1927 New York Yankees?

These were the batting averages for the 1927 Yankees starters:

  • (C) - Pat Collins .275
  • (1B) - Lou Gehrig .373
  • (2B) - Tony Lazzeri .309
  • (SS) - Mark Koenig .285
  • (3B) - Joe Dugan .269
  • (OF) - Bob Meusel .337
  • (OF) - Earle Combs .356
  • (OF) - Babe Ruth .356

If the batter is hit by pitch with bases loaded in the bottom of 9th do ALL base runners need to touch their next base?

Yes, in Major League Baseball, all players need to advance to their next base with the bases loaded and the batter being hit regardless of the runner that is on third base being the winning run and therefore being the ending of the current game that's being played.

What did Derek Jeter study in college and what degrees did he earn?

Derek Jeter received a baseball scholarship from the University of Michigan, but attended only briefly before joining the Yankees' minor-league team in Tampa. In a 2007 interview he told Sports Illustrated that he hopes to return to college "some day".

What does LIPS mean in pitching stats?

Late Inning Pressure Situations -- A situation in the seventh or later inning in which the score is tied, or one team leads by a run, or the tying run is on base, at the plate, or on deck; used to evaluate batting averages or pitching performance in key situations.

Who was Greek Aramis?

He was not Greek. He was one of the three musketeers.

The Greek name is Artemis, who was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto.

You might be thinking of Erebus/Erebos: Son of Chaos, God of darkness and shadow.

Who are past and present managers with 1500 wins as a manager and 1500 hits as a player?

Only two people have done it: Joe Torre (2,342 hits / 1,781 wins), and Fred �Cap� Clarke (1,705 hits / 1,602 wins).

Lou Piniella will accomplish it soon: (1,705 hits / 1,452 wins through the 2004 season).

The above answer is out of date. New:

Fred Clarke

Joe Torre

Lou Pinella

Dusty Baker

How do you get a Roger Clemens autographed baseball authenticated?

Signatures that have been properly authenticated will sell at a higher price than not. Two of the top, and most trusted authenticators are PSA/DNA, and James Spence Authentic (JSA). Collectors will pay more for signatures authenticated by either one. It may sound odd but in some cases PSA/DNA, and JSA authenticated signatures may sell higher than a Letter of authenticity from an unknown or less trusted authenticator that witnessed the signing even though PSA/DNA, and JSA did not. It's just a matter of collectors trust, and collectors will pay more for it. I would not recomend anyone else. I will leave links for the sites on this page. Check their Show Schedule to see when they will be in the area that you live. They also do business through the mail. Keep in mind that if you do not have a letter of authenticity from a respectible company you could land up with half the market value when you sell the ball.

How difficult is it to pitch?

very, u have to have good balance. it also takes months to strengthen your arm and then it takes months to get to the point where you can throw consistant strikes. then you have to learn new pitches, with new grips, releae poins and arm motions

Is Josh Gibson a real person and if so did he play baseball?

Josh Gibson was a real person. He played in the old Negro League and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 under the Negro League category.

What are the physics behind a curveball?

Not entirely sure what a curveball is, but the physics behind it is quite simple.

When a pitcher throws the ball, it goes straight, but gravity is also pulling it down.

Since it is goiig forward, it creates a downward curve.

To make it go left or right, just position yourself on the opposite side of the position you choose.