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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 were the Cincinnati Reds founded?
The Cincinnati Reds were established in 1881, and began playing baseball in 1882. The team was originally known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
What is the origin of food vendors at Major League Baseball?
Harry M. Stevens was one of- and still extant the principal Stadium caterers- they had branches at all the major NYC ballparks, Madison Square Garden, and also- and not strictly speaking sporting- the food concessions at the Now defunct New York Coliseum, site of the Auto shows for many years. Harry M. Stevens also had food conessions at the equally extinct Roosevelt Stadium.
What state do the Boston Red Sox play for?
The Boston Red Sox play in Massachusetts. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.
What is a 20 20 player in baseball?
A 20-20 player is a player that hits 20 home runs in a season and also steals 20 bases in that season
Who are the top fifteen pitchers for most scoreless innings pitched?
Click on the 'Scoreless Innings Leaders' link on this page to see a list of MLB career leaders of scoreless innings pitched.
What are the parts of the baseball?
well theres the outside layer, cowhide. then theres like two layers of wool. then the pill the part i know the most about.its two layers of rubber over one layer of cork the first layer is soft and and bounces the second is hard and pretty much just holds the hollow cork inside(the cork helps the ball to go farther but not bounce too much)(if there is a certain amount more of cork or soft and/or hard rubber[these amounts are classified] then the ball is said to be 'juiced' or tempered with basically) ok that should answer your question too bad i dont know more about the wool oh yeah then theres the seams holding the two leather peices together(they help the ball spin for some reason)
How many years have the Dodgers been playing Baseball?
52 years as the LA Dodgers.
Since joining the National League in 1890, the Dodgers have been known as:
- 1888-1890 - Brooklyn Bridegrooms
- 1891-1895 - Brooklyn Grooms
- 1896-1898 - Brooklyn Bridegrooms
- 1899-1910 - Brooklyn Superbas
- 1911-1912 - Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
- 1913 - Brooklyn Dodgers
- 1914-1931 - Brooklyn Robins
- 1958�present - Los Angeles Dodgers
Prior to joining the National League, the Dodgers were known as:
- 1884 - Brooklyn Atlantics
- 1885-1887 - Brooklyn Grays
- 1888-1890 - Brooklyn Bridegrooms
What Major league baseball player has the fewest RBIs in one season?
Well obviously, many, many relief pitchers have had 0 RBI in a season. The record for everyday players (min. 502 plate appearances) is held by San Diego's Enzo Hernandez, who, despite playing in 143 games in 1971, managed only 12 (TWELVE!) RBI's that year.
Is there ever a time when pitch count for a batter is reset in MLB?
When a baserunner makes the last out of an inning, the batter at the plate gets a fresh count to lead off the next inning.
How many regular season games are in a major league baseball season?
There are 162 games in a team's regular season.
As if he wasn't already famous enough as a centre fielder for the New York Yankees baseball team he went on to marry Marilyn Monroe.
1) Al Rosen - 43 HRs in 1953 for the Indians and 192 career HRs.
2) Dave Johnson - 43 HRs in 1973 for the Braves and 136 career HRs.
3) Richard Hidalgo - 44 HRs in 2000 for the Astros and 171 career HRs.
4) Jim Gentile - 46 HRs in 1961 for the Orioles and 179 career HRs.
What year did Mike Burke become the president of the New York Yankees?
In 1966, CBS executive Mike Burke took over as president after manager, Johnny Keane, was fired and GM Ralph Houk replaced him. After Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS on January 3, 1973, Burke stayed on as president but quit in April. He continued to hold a minority share into the 1980s
Ticket stubs from baseball games that feature special events or player milestones are highly sought after by collectors. Special events such as opening day, inaugural games, last game at a Stadium, play-offs, World Series, etc. Player milestones can include 500 home runs, 300 win, or any record breaking event.
There is a large community of collectors that collect tickets stubs of baseball games when a noted player hits a Home Runs. Record breaking Players such as Murray, Mantle, Mays Aaron, and now players like Alex Rodriguez who have a shot at hitting 500, 600 home runs or more. Tickets/stubs from these games are very desirable, and will bring top dollar if a collector needs this ticket to complete their set.
Eddie Murray hit his 500th Home Run on September 6, 1996 at Camden Yards vs. the Detroit Tigers off pitcher Felipe Lira. The Ticket Stub for this game is worth about $60. and a full un-used ticket could sell for about $100.+ For more information on vintage baseball tickets visit the link I left below.
What is a rule five draft in pro baseball?
The Rule 5 draft is where teams choose players from other teams players that are not on that team's 40 man roster. A player qualifies for the Rule 5 draft under the following conditions:
1) Not on their MLB team's 40 man roster.
2) Signed at age 19 or older and have been in that organization for three years OR signed at 18 or younger and been in the organization for four years.
An MLB team that loses a player to the Rule 5 draft receives $50,000 from the team that selected him. That player must stay on the selecting team's 25 man roster for an entire season after being drafted or must be offered back to the original team for $25,000.
Currently MLB players that were Rule 5 draftees include catcher Jesús Flores of the Washington Nationals and pitcher Jared Burton of the Cincinnati Reds.
What does reds stand for in Cincinnati Reds?
The original professional team in Cincinnati was known as the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Stockings was dropped from the name around 1890 and the team became known simply as the Reds.
How many professional baseball parks are there today?
There are 30 parks/stadiums not counting the old ones that were never demolished.
Do they have a designated hitter in the Cuban Baseball League?
I know for certain that the Cuban National Team uses the D.H., but I couldn't find out whether or not it is used in the Cuban leagues.....My guess is that they do use the D.H.
How fast in MPH can a ball travel off the bat of a major league baseball player?
Sports Science estimated a well hit line drive off a wooden bat to be around 120 mph.
Are Marcus Alexander bagwell wrestler and baseball great Jeff bagwell related?
they are not brothers, they are first cousins
MLB game with 20 plus innings?
Longest game: 25 innings, 5 Aug 1984, Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox.
This city in the middle west is home to two baseball teams?
Chicago
Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs.
