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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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Have Jim Abbott and Babe Ruth ever played against each other?
No, they have not. Jim Abbott played from 1989-1999. Babe Ruth played from 1914-1935.
The Cleveland Indians' Trevor Bauer had to bat on April 6, 2013 against the Tampa Bay Rats because their Designated Hitter was Carlos Santana and they had to move him to Catcher because of them needing to remove Lou Marson, their Starting Catcher from the game. Because they had moved their Designated Hitter to a field position, that voids the Designated Hitter option for the rest of the game for the Indians so the Pitcher has to bat unless they use a Pinch Hitter.
What are the all time records of major league teams?
The all-time record for the Chicago White Sox is 8324 - 8112 (.506) through the end of the 2007 season. To get the most up to date record you would have to add in the 2008 season record up to this point. To see the records season by season go the the link posted in Related Links.
Can you hit farther with a wood bat than you can with a BBCOR bat?
No. A BBCOR bat is made out of a "dead" metal substance. The composition of these bats makes them work more like wood bats, but not exactly like them. Any given metal bat will hit farther than wood bats. This is why you see people trying to break distance hitting records with metal bats as opposed to the wood.
What country invented a sport?
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Many countries - different sports were invented in different countries. If you want just one, try curling from Scotland.
Does the Seattle superdome roof close?
The Kingdome (which no longer exists) had a fixed roof. It was replaced by two stadiums, one for the Seahawks and Sounders (this is CenturyLink Field) and the other for the Mariners (this is Safeco Field). CenturyLink has roofs over the grandstands but none over the field. Safeco Field has a retractable roof.
It is usually called the "batter's eye", because that is the general direction a player is looking in while batting. Most stadiums have no seats there, because the constant movement of spectators in that area could distract or confuse the batter while he is at the plate, possibly jeopardizing his safety (or at least his effectiveness).
Did the Pittsburgh Pirates play baseball on September 28th 2000?
Yes. On September 28, 2000, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Houston Astros, 3-2.
Who has the worst NLSL batting average?
#8 Craig Nangle
He also leads the league in most pop ups by a lead off hitter.
Why is the shortstop position called shortstop?
Between 2nd and 3rd base is shortstop. It's called shortstop because you are stoping short between two bases! If you are reading this, I know it's really bad but I have no clue what the answer is so please do not criticize me😊
Who was the first player to hit 40 hr in both leagues?
Darrell Evans hit 41 home runs with the 1973 Atlanta Braves (NL), and 40 home runs with the 1985 Detroit Tigers (AL). He was the first (I checked all players with 40 home run seasons before 1985).
What is the value of a 1993 Fleer Mark McGwire baseball card?
A 1993 Fleer Mark McGwire card number 710 has a book value of about .60 cents in near/mint -mint condition. This price is for the correct card not the error card. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
What is the value of a Houston Astros lunch box?
Probably less than what you paid for it. Just a guess
When was the baseball hall of fame founded?
The first elections for the baseball Hall of Fame were conducted in 1936. The Hall of Fame building in Cooperstown, New York was constructed afterwards and the first inductions into the baseball Hall of Fame were in 1939.
