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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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When and where was baseball player Ray Boggs born?
Ray Boggs was born December 12, 1904, in Reamsville, KS, USA.
Is Luis Tiant in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame?
No. Luis Tiant is not a member of the MLB Hall of Fame.
Did Andy Pettitte pitch in the 2009 playoffs for the New York Yankees?
Pettitte was the Yankees most consistent pitcher throughout the year and through the playoffs. He went 4-0 in the 2009 postseason, beating the Twins and Angels once and the Phillies twice in the World Series
What was the late catfish Hunters first name?
Also known as Jim 'Catfish' Hunter, his birth name was James Augustus Hunter.
Was there a discussion about whether it was necessary to decrease the number of games?
A few years back some people in the media were trying to get fans to ask baseball to reduce the number of games in the season. Well, they didn't directly ask them too but talked about it enough to make it seem as though. ESPN constantly talked about it for some unknown reason saying that the season is to long and needs to be reduced. It never happened and there is no more public discussion about it.
What baseball team actually wore shorts for their uniform?
Both the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago White Sox wore shorts as a uniform briefly in the 1950s. It didn't last long.
What inning has seen the most runs scored all-time?
I believe it was the Cinncinatti Reds vs. Phillies in a 2008-09 PHI home game. A 10 run bottom of 1st inning helped the Phils take a 22-1 victory!
What age range of children do minor league baseball teams typically consist of?
"Little League" baseball teams cover a wide range of ages. The "Minor Leagues" specifically cover the ages of 9 to 10, while Tee Ball covers younger ages and Major Leagues cover older ages, up to 18.
What are the names of all the player positions in baseball?
pitcher, catcher, first basemen, second basemen, short stop, third basemen, left fielder, center fielder, right fielder
What is a joe dimaggio pin worth?
There were many different Joe DiMaggio pins sold over the years. For the lack of a description of your pin I will assume that the pin you have just reads Joe DiMaggio on it along with his picture. The most popular pins with this description are the PM10 Stadium Photo Pins. These Souvenir pins were commonly sold at baseball Stadiums from 1947 -1966. some came with an attached ribbon, or and Bat, ball, and glove Charms. A Joe DiMaggio PM10 pin which comes in 6 different variations sell between $75.- $350. The most common size for these pins are 1 3/4 " pictures the ballplayer in black & white with different color background, and the players name at the bottom. The different variations of this pin include; Green, Black, White, Light Blue, White Circle, and one with a facsimile autograph. The White Circle variation has the highest value, and the light blue background is the most common with the lowest value. The other pins, for the most part sell in the $200. -$300. price range in excellent -near/mint condition.
Who are the farm teams for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Indianapolis Indians (AAA), Altoona Curve (AA), Brandenton Marauders (A)
Why is red dirt used at ballparks?
The short answer is because it's pretty. Baseball dirt or infield mix does not need to be red for any reason. Gray, and brown infield mixes are available, and in the past they were more popular than they are today. We've been searching for the last several years for a good source of naturally red clay and sand, because that's what coaches ask for. Last year we finally hit it. Often times brick dust, calcined clay, or shale like Game-On Red is installed on a baseball field. Brick dust is of course red, and almost all topping products are dyed red because that's what coaches ask for. Game-On for example has a natural color product that we sell, but nobody buys it. It's naturally a grayish brown, but every coach I've ever talked to asks for red even though the natural color is cheaper. You can read more than you'd ever want to know about baseball dirt at www.fraziersfieldrepair.com
It really depends on the buttons you are talking about and what condition they are in...I have seen individual buttons go for $10-$20 depending on the player and condition. 1915 baseball PM1 Ornate Pins have a price range of $1,000.-$4,000. These pins are one of the most distinctive and popular of all early baseball pin issues. Sometimes referred to as the "fancy border pin set," PM1s are designed with an oval real photo set in an ornately designed mount. A total of approximately 25 different PM1s are known to exist. A Babe Ruth PM1 pin was recently discovered that was not known to exist before.
1930 Cracker Jacks 25 Pin Set. These great pieces of baseball memorabilia Believed to have come from boxes of Cracker Jacks. The Pins came with a tinted Yellow to a gray tone background. Lou Gehrig tops off this 25 pin set witch has sold $1,500. Pins that are graded will sell at a higher price. Common pins sell in the $25.-$35. price range, $50 - $100. for other stars.
Below I will leave a link for more information, and a link to other vintage pins
Where can you get a black Red Sox jersey like in the movie 'Fever Pitch'?
I don't remember that jersey from the movie and I don't really plan on watching it again, but here is something like you're talking about:
http://www.footballfanatics.com/MLB_Boston_Red_Sox_Jerseys_Mens/Majestic_Boston_Red_Sox_Charcoal_Fashion_Replica_Jersey
What is the value of a baseball register by Sporting News from 1944?
A 1944 TSN Baseball Register in very nice condition (cover intact, pages clean and untorn) would have a value of about $50-60.00. In mint condition the value would be about $100-120.00. The Sporting News started printing the register in its current format in 1940. Most of the books during the first 10 years or so, are valued in the $50.00 - $75.00 range. The first register (1940) with Ty Cobb on the cover would have a value closer to $150-200.00 in extra nice condition. The Dimaggio cover register of 1950 is about $100.00.
What MLB team has the most wins in a 162 game season?
When the American League expanded to 10 teams in the 1961 season their schedule was lengthened to 162 games. When the National League expanded to 10 teams in the 1962 season their schedule was lengthened to 162 games.
Did Nolan Ryan ever have Tommy John surgery?
No, it does not appear that Nolan Ryan ever had this type of surgery.
How many Cy Young Awards did baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry have?
Gaylord Perry was an outstanding pitcher for the eight baseball teams he played for. His excellent pitching won him two Cy Young Awards. One was in 1972 with the Cleveland Indians and in 1978 with the San Diego Padres.
When did baseball player Gary Christenson play?
Gary Christenson debuted on September 1, 1979 and played his final game on July 3, 1980.
James actually invented a system for collecting and analyzing baseball with mathematics. It is called Sabermetrics.
