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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
Why did the Tribune Co agree to sell Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family?
They haven't won in over 100 years. It's a futile franchise. They had been trying to sell it for a long time. They sold it for around $870 mill.
Who is the best travel baseball team in America?
depends on the age. But you can go to traveballselect.com to find out.
How many consecutive winning seasons do the New York Yankees currently have?
The Yankees have had a winning record for the past 18 consecutive seasons. From 1993 to 2010.
When and where was baseball player Matt Beech born?
Matt Beech was born January 20, 1972, in Oakland, CA, USA.
What is the best way to store baseball cards?
Baseball cards are easily damaged. Take care when handling and try not to touch the edges to prevent bending and tearing. Store valuable cards in protective plastic sleeves, then in storage boxes.
How did Alexander cartwright die by eating a cat?
why does the question not go into detail on why did alexander catwright die from eating a cat?
Who is the highest paid NHL player?
Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators, makes 10 Million US per year... Sundin may surpass him with a little over 10 Million this summer...
How much farther will a ball go after being hit by a metal bat as opposed to a wood bat?
Studies have shown that the speed the ball travels after being hit by a metal bat is 3 to 8 miles per hour faster than a wood bat. This would translate to a ball hit for a home run travelling 20 to 50 feet further off a metal bat as opposed to a wood bat. Click on the 'Metal Bat vs Wood Bat' link on this page to read a very interesting article about these studies that were performed on the two different types of bats.
How can MLB players be on the cover on MLB the show?
Most chances, they must be an all-star and well-known player. Example: Would they put Adam Rosales on the cover of MLB 12 the Show? He's not well known, and they probably wouldn't because he never won an award and was never an all-star.
Why did the AL and the NL split into three divisions?
It was done after the 1994 strike and cancellation of the World Series in the hopes of keeping fan interest as the owners were very concerned of losing fans. Splitting into three divisions meant two more teams would be added to the playoffs (a third division winner and a 'wildcard' team). This also meant more money for MLB as there would be more playoff games and more money in contracts from the networks that carried MLB games on television and radio.
Where can you build a baseball field online?
You can download google sketchup for free and build a virtual 3d representation if that is what you mean.
What year saw New York Yankee Mickey Mantle's lifetime batting average finish under 300?
At the end of 1968 Mickey Mantle's batting average slipped to 237. This dropped Mickey's lifetime average to 298.
What do catchers ware under there MIT?
some catchers wear batting gloves underneath their gloves, while others don't wear anything. i personally like to go glove-less underneath my glove
What does the GMS on the New York Yankees uniform stand for?
It is in memory of George Michael Steinbrenner. Who passed away on July 13, 2010.
Who won the triple crown in the last five years in baseball?
Going into the 2014 season, there was only one batter to win the Triple Crown, it was Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers in 2012 (.330/44/139).
Two pitchers have also won the Triple Crown award during that span (ERA, Wins, Strikeouts). Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 (2.28/21/248) and Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in 2011 (2.40/24/250).
When and where did baseball player Leo Cristante die?
Leo Cristante died August 24, 1977, in Dearborn, MI, USA.
What are the dimensions of a base in baseball?
In MLB, rule 1.06 states: " First, second and third bases shall be marked by white canvas bags, securely attached to the ground. The first and third base bags shall be entirely within the infield. The second base bag shall be centered on second base. The bags shall be 15 inches square, not less than three nor more than five inches thick, and filled with soft material. "
Does Alex Rodriguez hold a degree at the University of Miami?
No, he does not hold a degree at the University of Miami. He got drafted to the MLB straight from the University of Miamis college baseball team. He did not graduate but they still named there baseball stadium after him. He is also banking in $33 mill a year at the current moment being the highest paid player. So I dont think the degree is hurting him in any way.
How many different Rawlings baseball gloves had the Mickey Mantle facsimile signature on them?
Mickey Mantle was "a member of the Rawlings Advisory Staff" which basically means he endorsed a lot of baseball gloves for Rawlings. The exact number of baseball glove models Mantle endorsed for Rawlings might be difficult to find. Mantle endorsed Fielders gloves, first base, and catchers mitts, but I'm not sure if the later was a Rawlings glove endorsement. Below I will keep a running list of Mickey Mantle endorsed baseball gloves, including MM1 adult model to MM9 youth models. See Related Links below for more information, and pictures of Mickey Mantle Rawlings gloves, and advertising.
Mickey Mantle endorsed signature model baseball Gloves: * Autograph Model MM1 * Autograph Model MM2 * Autograph Model MM3 * Autograph Model MM4 * Professional Model MM2 * Professional Model MM5 * Professional Model MM6 "The Comet" * Professional Model MM8 * Triple Crown Winner MM9 * 60-4241 * Personal Model MM * MMP "Heart of the Hide" * XPG6 "Heart of the Hide" * XPG 20 Autograph Model * XPG 26 Autograph Model * BSMM * Big Leaguer (Youth Glove) * XPG3 Fastback * GJ89 Fastback * XFG1 Fastback * Trap-eze TJ35 * GJ 99 (Youth Glove) * XFB 19 First Basemans Mitt * AMC 42 * LB10
Most runs scored in an extra inning?
Just recently the angels scord 10 runs in the 13th to beat the orioles and that was the largest margin of victory in extras since 1963
