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Where can you find more info about Satchel Paige?

You could rent a book from your local library, or read up on articles on the internet. Satchel Paige was the greatest Negro League pitcher of all time, stating that he pitched around 2,500 games while winning 2,000. He also said he pitched 200 no-hitters.

How many errors have the Atlanta Braves committed this year?

As a team, the Atlanta Braves have committed 86 errors this season, out of 6076 chances. Putting up a .986 Fielding Percentage, as a team.

In the postseason, they have committed 3 errors. They only played one game this year due to the fact of the new 'single elimination game, where it allows an extra Wild Card, but only a one game playoff. Anyway, the Braves were eliminated by the Cardinals for a total score of 6-3.

How Jackie Robinson won the affection and respect of some baseball fans and his fellow ball players?

He played exceptionally, didn't retaliate when insulted or racially slurred, and stayed calm, proving himself on the diamond.

How long have the New York Mets been in existence?

After 1960-61 with only one major league baseball team in the Big Apple, a few men from Major League Baseball decided to create an expansion team in New York, the New York Metropolitans, today known as the Mets. The new team took one of the colors from each former New York teams, the Giants and the Dodgers, and so the interlocking NY was blue and orange. The Metropolitans got off to an abysmal start to their time as a professional team, but in 1969, a mere 7 years from their terrible start, the "Amazin'" Mets won the World Series over Baltimore in 5 games. Summing up, the New York Mets have been in existence since 1962.

David Cone's MLB debut?

That was June 8, 1986 for the Kansas City Royals against the Minnesota Twins. Cone replaced Royals starter Bret Saberhagen and pitched one inning, the ninth. He gave up one run on three hits as the Twins won 5-2.

Are Jets fans mostly Yankee fans or Mets fans?

Jets and Mets fans are usually the same, because they started around the same time (early 60s) and shared a stadium (Shea) for years.

Does the number of games played in a season effect the salaries?

To a degree, yes. The more games played the more people pay to watch the game, the more hot dogs and soda they buy, the more programs they buy, in other words, the team makes more money. So, if a team played more games in a season they would make more money, which would mean they could pay their player more. If they played less games they would make less money which would mean they probably would have to pay their players less.

What does BI mean in baseball stats?

Batted in, but its normally RBI - Runs Batted In

When was Anchorage Bucs Baseball Club created?

Anchorage Bucs Baseball Club was created in 1981.