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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
When did Stacie B Collins play with the Atlanta Braves?
Judging from the name "Stacie" she is a girl. Girls have never and will never play in Major League Baseball. They did have a girls baseball league during WWI. But that's not considered major league.
Speed of a baseball thrown by a pitcher?
all objects drop at an acceleration of 9.8 m/s/s until it reaches its terminal velocity
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Above is true, as far as a ball that is falling- but a baseball is pitched, and then struck by a bat, and it gets a bit more complex. The ball may have an incoming speed of about 83 mph when it crosses the plate. When struck, it will momentarily distort, and rebound (coefficent of restitution- a batted ball bends and unbends again, returning about 55.5% of the energy) That is added to the acceleration of the ball by the bat. And the type of bat can affect that speed. The upper speed limit seems to be about 122 mph for a major league player with a non-wooden bat. So in a few milliseconds, the ball changes from 83 mph in ONE direction, to as much as 122 mph in the OTHER direction. Each 1 mph increase results in another 4 feet of distance before hitting the ground.
Can a softball pitcher throw more accurate than a baseball pitcher.?
This is an interesting question. I don't know the exact answer, but i would guess that a softball pitcher could indeed be more accurate than a baseball pitcher at their respective distances. baseball pitcher's throwing mechanics are unatural for the human body as the arm comes up over the shoulder and is torqued, so they will tire a lot faster than a softball pitcher. a softball pitcher has a more natural motion as the arm stays down and the arm will not tire as quickly. this would lead me to think that they could indeed throw more accurate, but for a specific answer i would have to say it just depends on the individual.
Who was the winning pitcher in the Houston Astros longest game in history?
Wade Blasingame.
Blasingame pitched the final four innings of the Astros 1-0, 24 inning, win over the New York Mets on April 15, 1968.
When did the Pirates start playing the the New York Yankees?
Well they are actually playing right this minute and the pirates are loosing 0-3!
When and where was baseball player Tim Hulett born?
Tim Hulett was born January 12, 1960, in Springfield, IL, USA.
What major league team did Stan the man play for?
Stan the Man was the nickname for Stan Musial, who played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
What should the temperature and humidty of a room be kept at for an autograph baseball?
Don't Forget to keep your Autographs Away from a lot of Light, especially sunlight! Even reflected sunlight will take its toll. The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity.Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.
Has anyone in the history of baseball ever stolen home on a non passed ball by the catcher?
Yes.
Most often it occured in the old days of baseball. Baseball almanac has the info:
It's true it happened more often in the old days, but you still see it occasionally, mostly when there's a left-hander on the mound. I saw it happen at Fenway Park about seven years ago. And of course Brad Ausmus did it in the 2002 World Series.
Have the Seattle Mariners won a penet?
No. The Mariners have never won the AL and advanced to the World Series.
What is a backwords k in baseball?
It's a reference to a batter who is called out on strikes by the umpire.
What happens when a pitcher leaves losing but the team wins?
The pitcher will have a "no decision" (neither a win nor a loss).
In the case where the pitcher leaves for a pinch hitter, and the team rallies to take the lead and hold it for the remainder of the game, that pitcher would be the winning pitcher, provided he pitched the required 5 innings.
