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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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Rule 1.04 of the Official Rules of MLB states that the minimum distance to a fence will be 325 feet and minimum to center field will be 400 feet. There is no set distance specified in the rules so the distances to the fences can be different between teams as long as they meet the minimum requirements. Teams will build their ballpark to fit the style they want to play. A team with a lot of offensive power may want their fences to be closer to home plate than a team that relies on pitching and defense. Another aspect of building a stadium is how much money its going to cost. The more money it costs the more amenities it will have, such as luxary seating, number of parking spaces, swimming pools, restaurants, and such. The basic design of the baseball field cannot be changed, that is, the shape of the field and the distance between bases and foul lines. But as far as how many seats the stadium will have, how much parking, what food will be served ... all of that is all left up to whoever owns the stadium.
Why do baseball players remove a finger from their glove and extend it outside?
That is a personal preference and done mainly for comfort. There is no advantage nor disadvantage in doing it .... some players just feel more comfortable with the finger outside the glove.
The index finger is closest to the pocket of the glove so you get more padding by having it outside the finger of the glove.
In Baseball there are four bases: first, second, third, and home.
How many times was Steve Howe suspended from MLB?
Former relief pitcher, Steve Howe, due to constant alcohol and cocaine abuse, was suspended seven times during his baseball career.
On April 28, 2006, Howe died in a single-car crash at the age of 48. The toxicology reports showed that he had methamphetamine in his system at the time of the accident.
When are the New York Yankees moving from the Bronx?
The new Yankee Stadium is being built on the site of Macombs Dam Park, which is located in the Bronx and basically across the street from the current Yankee Stadium. The new ballpark is scheduled to open for the 2009 season.
Did Jeff Bagwell play for the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball team?
Yes. Bagwell played for the Hooks in September, 2005 on a rehab assignment. He played three games and went 2 for 9 with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts.
Who was on the Boston Red Stockings team?
Click on the 'Boston Red Stockings Roster' link on this page to go to a page that has links to their pitchers, position players, managers, and all statistics for them during their five year stay in the National Association.
Which MLB player has won the most Hank Aaron awards?
Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds have each won the Hank Aaron award 3 times. Alex Rodriguez won the AL Hank Aaron award in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Barry Bonds won the NL Hank Aaron award in 2001, 2002 and 2004.
What is largest attendance for a major league doubleheader?
On September 12, 1954 a crowd of 84,587 was in attendance at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland as the Indians won both games of a doubleheader against the Yankees, 4-1 and 3-2.
Can a right-handed batter switch to left-handed during an at bat?
In a word, yes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only stipulation in the MLB Rulebook is that the batter must declare what side of the plate he will bat from before the pitcher takes his stance on the mound. If, after a pitch, a batter wants to walk across the plate and take the next pitch from the other side, he may do so.
Did Pete Rose have a transplant?
Peter Rose did not have a transplant. However, Mickey Mantle, another famous baseball player did have to have a liver transplant because of his alcoholism.
Who is the youngest MLB player?
That is Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers who was the American League batting champion in 1955, with an average of .340, at the age of 20.
Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers also won a batting title, in 1907 with an average of .350, at the age of 20 but was 12 days older than Kaline at the end of the season.
Kaline was born December 19, 1934 and won the title on September 25, 1955, the final game of the season. Cobb was born on December 18, 1886 and won the title on October 6, 1907, the final day of the season.
Who were the AL and NL MVPs in the 2006 baseball season?
The AL MVP was Justin Morneau, the NL MVP was Ryan Howard.
In the 2006 season, the MLB reported that players born outside the US made up 27.4 percent of the league. See related link for the full press release.
What is the value of a baseball signed by Cal Ripken Jr in September of 1997?
A Cal Ripken Jr. single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$150.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. If the baseball was inscribed with the date by Cal Ripken Jr. in September 1997 then the baseball might have some added value. In a recent auction a Cal Ripken Jr. single signed baseball PSA/DNA authenticated graded mint + 9.5 sold for $131.45
In what year was the pitchers 'mound' introduced?
The pitcher's mound was introduced in 1893. Prior to 1893, there was a 4 foot wide by 5 1/2 foot long box on flat ground that the pitchers pitched from. The pitcher could put his back foot anywhere along the 4 footback line of the box, which was 55 1/2 feet from home plate, to start his delivery. In 1893, to create more offense, the box was replaced with a raised mound and a rubber slab from where the pitcher could start his delivery. The rubber slab was 12 inches in length and positioned 60 1/2 feet from home plate. With the pitched ball having to travel an extra five feet and the pitcher not being able to use a wide angle to deliver the pitch, the league batting average rose 35 points in 1893 and another 29 points in 1894.
Why does Jon Olerud wear a helmet while playing first base?
he had a brain anuerysm in college, so he had to wear the helmet. he doesn't need to wear it anymore, but he's used to it so he keeps wearing it.
When did the Oakland Athletics play their first game in Oakland?
OPENING DAY 1968. April 17, 1968 against the Baltimore Orioles. It was the 6th game of the season. The A's lost 4-1.
How many times did Tom Seaver strike out 10 or more batters in a game?
I DO NOT KNOW, HOWEVER I DO KNOW HE STRUCK OUT 10 BATTERS IN A ROW IN A GAME IN 1970....THATS INCREDIBLE.
The Visiting team can win by any margin, one to an infinit number. But a home team can only win a game by one, two, three or four runs.
Who manufactures the uniforms used in Major League Baseball?
Rawlings manufactures the majority of uniforms for teams in Major League Baseball. I do not think that all teams contract Rawlings for uniforms, but I believe that they do have roughly 70% of teams using their uniforms and equipment.
