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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
What years did the Detroit Tigers have a yearbook?
There is a 1978 Detroit Tiger Yearbook.
When did the New York Yankees sign Mark Teixeira?
Mark Teixeira signed with the New York Yankees on December 23, 2008.
Who hit home runs in his first two major league at bats?
Through the 2009 season, Bob Nieman of the 1951 St. Louis Browns and Keith McDonald of the 2000 St. Louis Cardinals are the only players in MLB history to hit home runs in their first two at bats.
When and where was baseball player Vallie Eaves born?
Vallie Eaves was born September 6, 1911, in Allen, OK, USA.
What is the value of a 1971 Cincinnati Reds team signed baseball?
According to the guide "Team Baseballs," your ball is worth $200, but value can be greater or lower depending on condition and players present. This is a seminal Reds ball featuring players who would comprise the core of the 70's "Big Red Machine." Key value factors are Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and Vada Pinson.
Ex-MLB outfielder Johnny Damon is 44 years old (birthdate: November 5, 1973).
If a batter stands close to home plate when batting is he an inside batter or an outside batter?
Inside.
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
With dirt and a little bit of water. You put the ball in both hands with the mixture I spoke of earlier and rub it on the outside covering of the baseball until the shine and slickness is off!!
Who is a baseball player named jack waters?
Jack "Muddy" Waters was a centerfielder who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League circa 1960. Among his teammates that year was Sparky Anderson, who went on to manage both the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds to World Series titles.
Waters also played with the Syracuse Chiefs, Reading Indians and other minor league teams in the US, as well as stints in Mexico and South America.
A favorite story of his playing days was his unassisted triple play for the Maple Leafs, when he caught a shoetop line drive on the run in shallow center and tagged out the runner leaving and arriving at second moments later.
What are the Atlanta Braves franchise records?
Click on the 'Braves Franchise Records' link on this page.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.
Which pitcher has the most wins in a season from 1950 on?
In 1968, Detroit's Denny McLain recorded 31 wins; the most by any player since 1950. McLain was the last pitcher to reach 30 wins in a season.
How many world series wins does carlos ruiz have?
He personally has none because he is not a pitcher, but we can say he was very much responsible for one important win for his team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the 2008 world series. It was Ruiz's base hit up the third base line in game three that was the winning hit (a walk-off win, in fact); that clutch single earned for him the nickname "Mr. October."
What were the names of the New York Yankees players on the 2011 team?
The 2011 starters were:
1B - Mark Teixeira
2B - Robinson Cano
SS - Derek Jeter
3B - Alex Rodriguez
C - Russell Martin
LF - Brett Gardner
CF - Curtis Granderson
RF - Nick Swisher
DH - Jorge Posada
Starting pitchers: CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Ivan Nova, Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon.
Relief pitchers: David Robertson, Rafael Soriano, Boone Logan, Phil Hughes and Mariano Rivera.
What team did Ted Williams play for?
Ted Williams played for the Boston Red Sox between 1939-1942 and 1946-1960.
Who hit better Joe DiMaggio or Babe Ruth?
DiMaggio was a better overall hitter believe it or not, but Ruth hit more home runs! It surprised me but it's true
When was the last time the cubs had 3 consecutive winning seasons?
Prior to the 2009 season, that would be 1967-1972 when they had 6 consecutive winning seasons.
1967: 87-74
1968: 84-78
1969: 92-70
1970: 84-78
1971: 83-79
1972: 85-70
