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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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Who has been hit by the most pitches in MLB in 2009?
Here's the all-time list starting back in the 1800's, with Hughie Jennings, who played from 1891 to 1918 leading the way with 287. The modern day record is held by Craig Biggio, with 285
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HIT BY PITCHES HBP
1 Hughie Jennings 287
2 Craig Biggio 285
3 Tommy Tucker 272
4 Don Baylor 267
5 Ron Hunt 243
6 Dan McGann 230
7 Jason Kendall 218
8 Frank Robinson 198
9 Minnie Minoso 192
10 Jake Beckley 183
11 Andres Galarraga 178
12 Curt Welch 173
13 Kid Elberfeld 165
14 Carlos Delgado 160
15 Fernando Vina 157
16 Brady Anderson 154
17 Fred Clarke 153
18 Chet Lemon 151
19 Carlton Fisk 143
20 Nellie Fox 142
21 Art Fletcher 141
22 Bill Dahlen 140
23 Chuck Knoblauch 139
24 Larry Walker 138
25 Frank Chance 137
26 Jason Giambi 135
27 Nap Lajoie 134
28 Dummy Hoy 133
T29 John McGraw 132
T29 Steve Brodie 132
T31 Brian Downing 129
T31 Willie Keeler 129
T31 Derek Jeter 129
T34 Gary Sheffield 128
T34 Jeff Bagwell 128
36 Alex Rodriguez 127
37 Damion Easley 125
38 Honus Wagner 124
39 Buck Herzog 120
40 Jeff Kent 118
41 David Eckstein 116
42 Sherm Lollar 115
T43 Jose Guillen 114
T43 Frankie Crosetti 114
T43 Bill Freehan 114
T46 Luis Gonzalez 111
T46 Andre Dawson 111
T46 Steve Evans 111
49 George Burns 110
T50 Jimmy Dykes 109
T50 Sherry Magee 109
T52 Bill Joyce 108
T52 Mo Vaughn 108
T54 Wally Schang 107
T54 Pete Rose 107
56 Barry Bonds 106
57 Dan Brouthers 105
58 Tris Speaker 103
59 Orlando Cepeda 102
60 Henry Larkin 100 Hughie Jennings with 287, its over 100 years old, Craig Biggio almost broke it in 2007 he came up 2 shy with 285, and now he is retired
What is the Minnesota Twins radio network?
The Minnesota Twins radio network includes 78 affiliate radio stations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. See related links for a map of stations to find a radio station near you.
Who did the Chicago White Sox play in the World Series in 2005?
The Chicago White Sox played the Houston Astros in the 2005 World Series.
The White Sox swept the Astros in 4 games giving Chicago it's first Championship in 88 years!
Why was the 2001 World Series so iconic?
A few different reasons really. First off, it was the latest in the year a World Series ever started (Oct. 27) because of games being pushed back on account of 9/11. Also, the Arizona Diamondbacks were only in their fourth season of existence when they reached the Series (a record). The Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in the Series, a team which has won by and far the most Championships, making the Diamondbacks' victory sort of an underdog story.
How many home runs did the Philadelphia Phillies allow in 2012?
In 2012, the Phillies allowed 178 home runs.
Who is the greatest street ball player?
The answer to this would be Hot Sauce and Mr. 720 they are the top 2 contenderas.
What is the Houston Astros all time won loss record?
Through the 2008 season, the Astros all time regular season record is 3738-3747 and their all time playoff record is 21-35.
Who has the second most no hitters?
Sandy Koufax threw four no hitters, second only to Nolan Ryan's 7.
How many players were in the Major League Baseball in 2008?
There were 750 with the 25 man roster and 1200 with the 40 man roster
What did the baseball stadiums look like in the 1930s?
No lights, no big tv screens, manual scoreboards, and bleachers. They were a lot smaller than all of our huge stadiums.
Could Babe Ruth have attended Lou Gehrig's Funeral?
Yes he did.. There is a picture of Babe Ruth in front of Lou Gehrig's coffin.. The picture was in the Daily News-The Stadium-Part One:The house that Ruth Built.
A baseball 'assist' is given when a fielder 'assists' in the making of an 'out' of an opposing player. For example, a ground ball is hit to the third baseman who throws the ball to the first baseman standing on first base who makes the 'out' by touching first base before the runner who hit the ball does. The first baseman is credited with a 'put out' and the third basemen is credited with an 'assist.'
Why are Bill Simmons and Jerry Remy feuding?
The first few minutes of this should answer your question: http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/player?context=podcast&id=2942341
How much are the Toronto Blue Jays worth?
According to an article on forbes.com, the Toronto Blue Jays value is $344 million as of April, 2007.
Most runs scored in an inning by San Francisco Giants ever?
By the San Francisco Giants: twice; 13 runs on May 7, 1966 and July 15, 1997
By the Giants all-time: five times
Have the Chicago White Sox ever won 100 games during the regular season?
Through the 2009 season, once.
That was the 1917 season when the White Sox went 100-54 and defeated the New York Giants in the World Series.
The most recent was in 1994, when the second half of the regular season and the post-season were not played.
When was the last time the Detroit Tigers made the playoffs?
The Detroit Tigers last made the playoffs in 2011. Prior to that, it was 2006.
Are baseballs reused during the game?
Baseballs are not reused once it has been removed from the game. These balls get recycled into batting practice balls.
Nicaraguan baseball player known as arriba?
Roberto Clemente was known as arriba, but he was from Puerto Rico. Shortly after his 3000th hit he died in a plane crash delivering earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua in 1972.
Who won the 100th World Series?
The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4 games to 0 to win the 100th World Series. The World Series began in 1903, but due to the 1994 strike, the World Series was not played that season. The 2003 World Series was advertised as the 100th Anniversary, but the 2004 series was the 100th World Series actually played.
