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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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Do baseball players sign autographs before the World Series?

Some do; others don't. It depends on the time of day and where they are.

Chicago Cub dog names?

Sandberg, Fukudoggie, Grace, Santo, Ernie, Soto, Rami

Wrigley, Addison, Clark, Harry ( if you don't know why I would pick this name then you shouldn't be a cubs fan), Lou,

Barry bonds bat size?

Barry Bond's bat is about thirty one inches long. Between seasons he will switch between a 32 ounce bat and a 35 ounce bat.

What major league player hit 424 in 1924?

Rogers Hornsby led the National League in hitting with a .424 average while playing as the regular second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924.

Will a baseball or an orange fly farther when launched from a catapult?

It depends. Baseballs, at least the variety used from high school through the major leagues, are of a consistent volume, circumference, diameter, weight and shape. Oranges, on the other hand are wildly inconsistent. For the sake of argument, let's assume that the orange is the same size, weight, etc as the baseball. Launching an orange from a catapult or a trebuchet would undoubtedly rip the orange skin open unless the orange was rock hard. Even if it did not rip open, the stress put on the orange would distort its shape and it would tumble end over end. The baseball would fly much farther.

If it is as hard as the baseball (presume the orange is frozen), the dimple pattern on the skin of the orange may make it fly as far or farther than a baseball. The dimple pattern on an orange is somewhat similar to that found on some older (circa 1900-1920) golf balls. The laces or threads on a baseball will provide some wind resistance and perhaps cause it to curve, drop or fly less far than the "same" orange.

A series of attempts would need to be made and then average the results. When one considers how far a catapult or trebuchet can throw things, I would submit that the orange, even frozen would suffer damage upon landing, and subsequent attempts would give skewered results.

The final answer is that except in the most ideal conditions, the baseball would fly farther, and more often. Lets just be happy that the major leagues use baseballs instead of oranges, and they confine the tasty fruit to the citrus leagues.

What series was first to appear on national TV?

The first World Series that was televised was the 1947 World Series between the Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. It was only shown around the NY area.

What is the value of a clubhouse autographed 1959 world series Yankee baseball?

1959 New York Yankees Team Signed BaseballA 1959 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Stengel, Kubek, Berra, Slaughter, Mantle, Ford, Howard, Larsen, and Martin is worth about $800. -$1,000. 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.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.

How do you dowlowd star stable2 game?

you create an acount and click dowlowd

What was the height of baseball player Mickey Mantle?

He was 5ft 11 inches. The height is from his autobiography. Mickey often mentioned the fact that companies like Topps baseball cards rounded the height number up.

It sometimes gets rounded up by management for reasons unknown by me. You often see that in basketball and football.

Sorry I made an error and replaced 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 11 inches.

Were the Detroit Tigers ever called the Creamers?

Since their entry into the American League in 1901, the Detroit team has always been known as the Tigers. There was a team from Detroit that played in the National League between 1881-1888 that was known as the Wolverines.

Did Lou Piniella do a commercial for Sasson jeans in the 80's?

It seems to me that he did but I can't fully remember it and can't find anything on the web about it. But there is an article on the web about Piniella's agent, David Fishof, that says he has negotiated commerical contracts for his clients with the likes of Xerox, Old Spice, Pontiac, and Sasson Jeans.

Did baseball players have a salary in the early twentieth century?

In the early twentieth century, 1900-1930, players did have a salary, but a small one. The thing was, if you won the World Series you would get a bonus big enough to where you did not have to work to make an income in the winter. So yes, but one where normally they would have to have another part time job to support a family.

Who are the owners of the Boston Red Sox?

John Henry is the principal owner. Tom Werner is a partner and chairman of the team.

What type of sport is baseball known as?

In the United States, baseball is known as a national pastime and is the national sport of the country.

How big is a baseball and what is it's diameter?

a Major League Baseball measures between 2 7/8" and 3" in diameter.

What team is the oldest in the MLB?

the Atlanta Braves are the oldest franchise still in operation

The Cinci Reds are the oldest professional ballclub

The Braves and the Cubs both started in 1876. The Reds aren't the same Reds that play today. The current team, along with the Pirates, came into being in 1882.

Is joe dimaggio important to the cold war?

Joe DiMaggio was important because he turned the attention away from WW2. He was in the war and then after picked up his game again and sign a $100,000 contract with the Yankees. He suffered injuries and was released to the press and retired in 1952.

Is Kevin Youkilis Jewish?

yes he is, and he set a record with Adam stern and gabe kaplar when they were on the field at the same time, and the record was the most Jewish players on the field at once ever in the American league, and the most since four took the field for the New York giants in 1941

What was ty cobb's career batting average?

Ty Cobb's lifetime average is officially .367, but actually .366. Long after Cobb's record totals of 4,191 hits and .367 average were immortalized on his Hall of Fame plaque and in baseball fans' memories, it was discovered that a 1910 game in which Cobb went 2 for 3 was double counted in the season stats. The commissioner ruled that the .367 and 4,191 numbers would remain the official numbers, but many statistical works record the more accurate numbers of .366 and 4,189. Cobb's batting average is currently the major league record.