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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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Where did the tradition of throwing the ball around the horn after a strikeout start and why?
i think cape horn on map is like a play 3rd to 2secord to 1st is the same shape as cape horn in Africa
Which team holds the best record in the American League?
The Yankees 103-59 they have the best record in the bigs!!!!!!!!
Other than ground rule double what other terms can be used?
Automatic double. Technically, what is often called a ground rule double is not a ground rule double at all, but an automatic double.
All baseball fields can have what are called ground rules. These are rules that are specific to that ball field. For example, a ball that lodges in the ivy on the outfield wall at Wrigley Field in Chicago is a double.
Then there are the rules that pertain to all ball parks and are described in the rule book. For example, any fair ball that bounds over an outfield fence is a double. This would be an automatic double, although it is commonly referred to as a ground rule double.
How do you count games under 500?
Subtract losses from wins.
A team that has 25 wins and 30 losses is (30 - 25) = 5 games "under .500".
Subtract wins from losses to find the number of games over .500.
How many times have the Chicago Cubs won 100 or more games in a season?
The Chicago Cubs have won 100 or more games in a season five times. The last time was in 1935.
How many times was Yankee Billy Martin married?
hes been married to linzi williamson but i heard they got a divorce
What players have been caught corking their bat?
Recent players caught with corked bats include: Wilton Guerrero in 1997 when his bat cracked he raced to pick up the pieces instead of running to first base. The umpire quickly caught on to his actions. Chris Sabo in 1996 claimed that the corked bat he used belonged to another player. Albert Bellein 1994 got caught and the "Batgate" incident was born as team mate Jason Grimsley crawled through a ceiling and stole the bat from the umpires room. The scandal was uncovered as the bat that was used to make the switch had Paul Sorrento's name on it. (you can't make this stuff up) Billy Hatcher was caught in 1987 and Graig Nettles broke his bat in 1974 when superballs came bouncing out! Norm Cash admitted he used a corked bat in 1961.
I know this has nothing to do with corked bats, BUT THE CUBS SUCK. WHITE SOCKS RULE. the proof is with the corked bats. They try to cheat, but they suck so much even that doesn't help!!!!!!!!!
Ohh and by the way the Yankees suck too. The reason why they win so much is, because the city of New York has the money to buy the players.
What happens to a pitcher if a bok is called on them?
If a "Balk" is called, all runners on base advance to the next base.
Interleague is referring to within the league. If someone is playing an interleague team, they are playing someone in the same league as them.
When a pitcher quick pitches can the umpire call time out to give the batter time to set?
That is very funny because that happened at my baseball. Yes u do have time to get set in the box.
What team did Zane Gray play for in the minor leagues?
Baseball Reference has him playing for the Findlay Sluggers and Jackson Jaxons in 1895 and Newark Colts in 1898. A website about Grey has him playing for a team in Wheeling, WV in 1896 but doesn't mention what that team was.
What is an Immaculate Inning in Major League Baseball?
An immaculate inning in major league baseball is one in which three batters are retired on nine straight strikes.
Did the New York Mets have another name before Mets?
From the clubs beginning in 1962, it was the New York Mets. Mets was short for Metropolitans. The owners selected "Mets" because it was closely related to their already existing corporate name, "New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Inc."
Besides the normal stuff:
Baseball Hat
Baseball Glove
Baseball Bat
Batting Helmet
Cleats
Baseball Pants
Baseball Jersey
a Protective Cup (i shouldn't have to explain why you need a cup to protect a certain area)
Now the optional stuff:
a Shin Guard
Batting Gloves
Wristbands
Elbow Guards
Sun Glasses or Sports Glasses
that's about all i can think of at this point
These players have worn #6 for the Minnesota Twins:
Billy Consolo, 1961
Ted Lepcio, 1961
Jim Synder, 1962
Vic Wertz, 1963
Tony Oliva, 1964-1975
Tony Oliva, 1976 (Player-Coach)
Tony Oliva, 1977-1978, 1985-1991 (Coach)
Name 3 MLB pitchers with 100 complete games plus 100 career saves and 50 complete games.?
100 complete games AND 50 complete games? Not sure what you meant to ask, but here are the only pitchers with 100 career CG and 50 career saves:
Wilbur Wood, Johnny Sain, Jack Quinn, Waite Hoyt, Charlie Hough, Lefty Grove and Dennis Eckersley.
How many feet are the bases supposed to be apart?
in little league it is 60 feet and in in the MLB it is 90 feet from one base to the other
Total bases is the sum of the player's number of doubles times 2, plus the player's number of triples times 3, plus the player's number of home runs time 4, plus the player's number of singles. Example: A player, for a season, has 40 singles, 20 doubles, 3 triples, and 11 home runs. You would calculate the number of total bases as 40 + (20 * 2) + (3 * 3) + (11 * 4) which works out to 40 + 40 + 9 + 44 or 133 total bases.
Are Rick Miller And Carlton Fisk Related?
Rick Miller and Carlton Fisk are brother-in-laws. Rick Miller married Carlton Fisks sister.
Is there a team with the colors green and black?
the eagles and the green bay packers both have green as their main color. Both teams have a little bit of black in their logos, but the eagles also have black alternate jerseys.
What is the difference between a lead off second base with no outs and two out leads?
A player can lead off 2nd with less than 2 outs but not too far because he must tag up to advance with a hit in the air, or steal if he likes, therefor leads tend to be farther. If there are two outs he will take off with the crack of the bat at his own risk if the ball is on the ground. Some Coaches teach a deep lead at second base with two outs which gives the runner a better angle to round third base on contact. You typically want to take a three step lead, then a two shuffle secondary. The only difference between no outs and two is you are deeper with two outs and more aggressive
Closers who won the Cy Young award?
Through the 2009 season:
1) 1974 - Mike Marshall, Los Angeles Dodgers
2) 1979 - Bruce Sutter, Chicago Cubs
3) 1987 - Steve Bedrosian, Philadelphia Phillies
4) 1989 - Mark Davis, San Diego Padres
5) 2003 - Eric Gagné, Los Angeles Dodgers
American League -
1) 1977 - Sparky Lyle, New York Yankees
2) 1981 - Rollie Fingers, Milwaukee Brewers
3) 1984 - Willie Hernandez, Detroit Tigers
4) 1992 - Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics
