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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
What happened to Dave Campbell of ESPN Radio Baseball announce team?
He retired or was booted by ESPN like John Miller was.
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.
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.
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 is a retired major league baseball player and is now a general manager?
pretty much all of them. billy beane
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.
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.
First African born Major League Baseball player?
Al Cabrera - Born May 11, 1881, Canary Islands. Played 1 game, May 16, 1913 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
When was ty cobb inducted into the baseball hall of Fame?
Ty Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Who holds the Major League Baseball record for extra base hits in one game?
In the whole history of MLB, only 8 players have hit "5" extra-base hits in one game!
Just getting 5 hits in a game is incredible to achieve, but, when all 'singles' are removed, the feat becomes unbelievably historic!
The ones that I know are: Joe Adcock, Lou Boudreau, Wilver Stargell, Steve Garvey, Shawn Green, and the last was Kelly Koppach in 2008. The other two are players from before 1900 and I do not know their names. Sorry, I don't know them, but, maybe you can contact the MLB Archives and discover the names of those two players.
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Why are seated areas in sports stadiums called stands?
Originally all the areas where standing room only. There were no seated areas. Then as some clubs added a seated section normally used for VIPs, the rank and file were still placed in the standing areas as these were least expensive. Then following incidents where crowd volumes became high and there were significant "crush" injuries to those standing against the pitch-side wall and barrier-work randomly placed around the stand area laws were passed that forced clubs to replaces standing areas with seating. This was to stop overfill and those at the rear of the stand pushing forward on to those closer to the pitch.
A no seam fastball will go anywhere. You can't control it.
When and where did baseball player Piggy Ward die?
Piggy Ward died October 23, 1912, in Altoona, PA, USA.
Who are some famous Japanese baseball players?
Ichiro Suzuki, now plays for the Seattle Mariners. Daisuke Matsuzaka, now plays for the Boston Red Sox. Kazuhiro Sasaki played for Yokohama Baystars and Seattle Mariners, now retired. Hideki Mastui, plays for New York Yankees.
Sadaharu Oh is the world leader in home runs, having hit 868 in his career between 1959-1980.
Hayato Sakamoto is a very famous young baseball player
How many consecutive games did joey votto hit safely in his streak in 2013?
The 2013 MLB season is still underway as of June 2013 and how many consecutive games Joey Votto has hit safely in his streak this season are not yet recorded. Joey Votto is a first baseman who is currently signed with the Cincinnati Reds and has won both MVP awards as well as the Hank Aaron Award.
There is no stat concerning OWAR in baseball. You can check the Baseball Almanac for assurance.
