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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
Who is the man who interfered with the cubs in left field in 2003?
Steve bartman was the cubs fan that interfered with the attempted catch by outfielder Moises alou
In 1963 Pete Rose entered baseball with a salary of $7,000. He is quoted by saying "I thought I was Jesse James and that playing for that kind of money was stealing"
What is a good distance for a ten year old pitcher to throw?
In the little league in my town for 10-12 year olds the distance is 45 feet I hope this helps
Does an error count as a plate appearance?
Yes. It will be scored as an out. It will count as being on base though so it will not negatively effect an on base percentage.
What does the B-T column on team rosters stand for?
Bats / Throws Which hand/side the player uses when he bats, and what hand he throws with.
What is a legal windup for a youth fast pitch softball pitcher is there a rulebook i can reference?
Reference any rulebook for a sanctioning body such as ASA, USSSA, USFA and there are many others as well.
How many career at bats does Mariano Rivera have?
Mariano Rivera has 3 career at bats without a hit. He is also 0-3 in postseason at bats.
500 home run club single signed baseball?
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.
How many wins did Roger Clemens have on the Red Sox?
Roger Clemens had a win - loss record of 192 - 111 with the Boston Red Sox.
Did Vladimir Guerrero throw home run from plate?
he has hit a home run from the plate and also thrown people out at home plate.
On his own words:
"I'm a quarter-black, a quarter-Puerto Rican and half-Irish"
So no, he is not Mexican by any definition.
How much did the New York Yankees pay for Catfish Hunter?
On December 31, 1974, the Yankees signed Catfish Hunter to a 5 year contract worth $3.75 million.
What kind of sign is a pennant?
A pennant is a triangular sign, usually made out of a felt (or felt-like) material and printed on both sides. It usually has a wooden or plastic rod used as a handle in the widest end of the triangle. See the related link below for a picture of a pennant.
Who founded the Cincinnati Red Stockings?
The Cincinnati Red Stockings were founded in the law office of Alfred Goshorn in 1866. Click on the 'History of the Cincinnati Red Stockings' link on this page to read about the beginnings of the first all professional baseball team.
Why does an incoming pitcher get only 8 warm up pitches?
an incoming pitcher only gets 8 warm up pitches to keep the game going and to let him get use to the pitching mound. it use to be 12 but it took to long
How many kinds of baseballs have been used in the history of baseball?
The "Figure 8" stitched baseballs were then used becoming more popular during the 1870's and were similar to the baseball used today with size and weight being the major difference. In 1859 the rules stated that a ball must weigh 5.75 to 6 ounces and measure 9.75 to 10 inches in circumference. Two years later, the ball specifications were changed to 9.5 to 9.75 inches in circumference and 5.5 to 5.75 ounces and . Today the official size of a Major League baseball is 9 to 9 1/4 inches in circumference and 5 to 5 1/4 ounces in weight.
Joan Whitney Payson, Charles Shipman Payson, Doubleday & Co., Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon have all owned the Mets at some point. Joan owned the Mets since their inception in 1962 until her death in 1975Charles inherited the team from his wife in 1975 and continued to own them until 1980. Wilpon bought 1% in 1980, 49% in 1986 and the remaining 50% in 2002. Doubleday
If there are 3 players on a base and a batter hits a home run how many run scores?
4 runs would score: the 3 runners on base plus the batter who hit the home run.
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