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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
Is a 500 season a winning baseball season?
Yes, any team who finishes above .500 will likely be in the postseason
No, a 500 season is neither winning or losing. it is exactly in the middle. the same exact number of wins as losses
What is a sting when you hit a baseball?
It is when the ball is hit near the handle or tip of the bat and the vibration reaches your hands.
What is the Chicago Cubs theme song?
Well, when I was a kid growing up in a 'burb outside of Chicago in 1969, this was their song:
Hey, hey, holy mackerel,
no doubt about it,
the Cubs are on their way! The Cubs are gonna hit today
they're gonna pitch today
they're gonna field today
come what may,
the Cubs are gonna win today! Hey, hey holy mackerel
no doubt about it
The Cubs are on their way They've got the hustle
they've got the muscle
the Chicago Cubs are on their way!!!
:) Wow that brought back memories! :)
What were hank aaron's nicknames?
Hank Aaron had the nicknames: the Hammer, Hammerin' Hank, and Bad Henry.
Who is the oldest active player in MLB in 2009?
That will be Phillies' lefthanded pitcher Jamie Moyer at 46 years old (born November 18, 1962). After the 2008 World Series he signed a 2 year, $16 million contract that runs through the 2010 season.
Most consecutive 100 runs scored seasons?
Hank Aaron, Alex Rodriguez and Lou Gehrig hold the record with 13 consecutive 100+ run season. Aaron from 1955-1967, Rodriguez from1996-2008 (his streak ended in 2009 w/78 runs scored), Gehrig from 1926-1938.
What is a baseball worth dedicated to a president signed by Joe DiMaggio?
A baseball inscribed by Joe DiMaggio to the President of the united States is a good start if authenticated but, the bulk of the value will be rely on the strength of the provenance that accompanies the baseball, and your ability to prove the baseball belonged to that President.
If the baseball was dedicated to a President it would have been presented to him as a gift. A baseball with such history does not just make onto the market. It would have most likely been part of an estate sale, or given to a friend or family member of the President, and then made available to the collecting public. The documentation of the chain of custody is necessary to get full value for the baseball.
A Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball is worth about $400.-$600. But, a unique baseball personally signed to the President of the United States will have added historic value. The baseball will be of interest to not only the baseball memorabilia collector but, a collector of political artifacts as well. A true value would be hard to put on this baseball. You would have to find a signed baseball of similar stature that has sold at auction, and take into consideration the provenance that it came with as compared to yours.
What was the Oakland Athletics' 2009 Starting Lineup?
The Oakland Athletics' 2009 Starting Lineup aka Opening Day Batting Order was Center Fielder Ryan Sweeney leading off, batting second was Shortstop Orlando Cabrera, batting 3rd was the DH Jason Giambi, batting 4th was the Left Fielder Matt Holliday, batting 5th was the First Baseman Nomar Garciaparra, batting 6th was the 3rd Baseman Eric Chavez, batting 7th was the Catcher Kurt Suzuki, batting 8th was the Right Fielder Jack Cust and batting 9th was the 2nd Baseman Mark Ellis.
How much were baseball players paid in 1947?
By today's standards, very little. No MLB player in 1947 made over $100,000. Hank Greenburg of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the highest paid player in 1947 at $80,000. Salaries back then, except for the very best players, were generally not revealed ... there was no union and most fans considered it almost a privilege to play baseball as a career. Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees was the first player to earn $100,000 a season, that being in 1949.
Who was the pitcher that gave Pete Rose his last mlb hit?
That was Greg Minton of the San Francisco Giants in the 7th inning of the game played August 14, 1986.
In baseball what does hitting the cycle mean?
Hitting for the cycle refers to when one player aquires every type of hit in one game - that being a single, double, triple, and a home run.
Did Brad Ausmas Ever Hit a Grandslam?
Through the 2008 season, he has hit 3 grand slams, one in 1997, one in 2003, and one in 2006. All were hit while he played for the Houston Astros.
Billy is not in the 1978 yearbook as he did not enter HS until September of 1978....Cal graduated in June of 1978
Which stadiums did Babe Ruth play in?
Besides playing on the road, Babe Ruth played his home games in Fenway Park (1914-1919), the original Yankee Stadium(1920-1934) and Braves Field (1935).
How did Chicago Cubs get their name?
In the early 1900's the Cubs were called the White Stockings, but when they reformed their team by letting go their aging stars a newspaper in the area called them the Cubs because of their young team and the name stuck.
What kind of bat does baseball player Evan longoria use?
Evan Longoria typically uses a Louisville Slugger flame treated I13 model bat. The specs are 33.5 in long and 31.5 ounces in weight.
1 min 37 sec it was in 1995 the cubs vs royals and roger clemets had 3 so with 9 fastballs
Was Ray Chapman the only major league ball player to die from a pitched ball?
Yes. Through the 2008 season, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians is the only MLB player to have died due to an injury suffered on the field of play. He was beaned in a game against the New York Yankees on August 16, 1920 and passed away early the following morning. He was 29 years old.
If the player was stealing as the pitch was delivered, it is a steal. If, however, he leaves once the ball passes the catcher, it is not a steal. If a player is stealing, and there is a wild pitch allowwing the runner to reach third base, it would be a steal and a wild pitch.
Best batting average by player whos career started after 1970?
Career wise, that would be Tony Gwynn (1982-2001) with a .338 career average. As of the start of the 2008 season, Gwynn ranks 20th all time in MLB career batting average. For a single season, that would be George Brett (1973-1993) with a .390 average in the 1980 season.
Who is the baseball player that named all his children a name that starts with the letter K?
Roger Clemens' four children are named Kody, Koby, Kory, and Kacy.
