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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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What is the history of the 'pennant'?
My recollection of a book I read once and found hysterical is that this tradition goes way, way back, to baseball in the 1880s. In a old, old book by a man named Richter called "History and Record of Base Ball" I distinctly remember reading that in the rules drawn up by one of the old baseball leagues, (it may have been the National Association of Base Ball Clubs) one of the decrees suggested something to the effect that part of the moneys collected by the league would go towards the purchasing of a championship "streamer", which was to be given to the club that won the championship and flown outside their home field for the next season. Whether or not this is the first record of a flag/pennant/streamer being used as an award for the best team, I'm not sure. It is a tough book to find but certainly a great one if you are interested in the game's history.
Which Baseball outfielder runs the fastest. Ichiro Suzuki Carl Crawford or Scott Podsednik?
Carl Crawford is the fastest because since 2001 when crawford and ichiro entered the league crawford has led the mlb is stolen bases and triples wich needs speed.
What does little league baseball weigh?
The same as a major league baseball, 9.25 ounces.
IMPROVED ANSWER: Same as MLB with the exception of T-Ball Balls. The T Ball balls are lighter and don't have as much "bounce".
Who were the top 10 national league batters vs Sandy Koufax?
For batters that had at least 20 at bats against Koufax:
1) Bill Virdon - 21 for 52 for a .404 batting average with 0 HRs, 3 RBIs, and 8 strikeouts.
2) Gene Oliver - 20 for 51 for a .394 batting average with 4 HRs, 9 RBIs, and 11 strikeouts.
3) Hal Smith - 12 for 33 for a .364 batting average with 1 HR, 9 RBIs, and 4 strikeouts.
4) Hank Aaron - 42 for 116 for a .362 batting average with 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, and 12 strikeouts.
5) Jesus Alou - 12 for 34 for a .353 batting average with 1 HR, 4 RBIs, and 7 strikeouts.
6) Stan Musial - 13 for 38 for a .342 batting average with 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, and 5 strikeouts.
7) Ted Kluszewski - 9 for 27 for a .333 batting average with 0 HRs, 1 RBI, and 1 strikeout.
8) Smokey Burgess - 7 for 22 for a .318 batting average with 1 HR, 4 RBIs, and 5 strikeouts.
9) Walt Moryn - 9 for 29 for a .310 batting average with 1 HR, 4 RBIs, and 9 strikeouts.
10) Ed Kasko - 19 for 62 for a .306 batting average with 0 HRs, 4 RBIs, and 10 strikeouts.
How many L's are in the Phillies on authentic baseball jerseys?
There are actually 3 "Ls" with one overlapping another where the jerseys button together.
What was the largest comeback in New York Mets history?
The Mets overcame an 8 run deficit in 1972 to beat Houston
Do you snap your wrist when throwing a baseball or do you let it snap by itself?
You have to snap it for acceleration.
How did Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay succeed in throwing 20 perfect games in Major League Baseball?
He only pitched one perfect game, It was the 20th perfect game ever pitched in MLB history.
Can you play aau and legion baseball the same year?
Yes. But you need to be dual roster and noted as such on your AL team's roster. Also you must commit to your legion team through your league playoffs and advancement. If you miss an AL game in a postseason tournament (District, Regional, State on up) to attend an AAU game or showcase, you no longer have AL eligibility.
Why are the Cleveland Indians called The Tribe?
I'm not sure on this but I would say because Indians are in tribes.
How many months do minor league baseball players play?
The playing time in the Minor Leagues by a player cannot be decided by time. It is a league that shows what the player is capable of, therefore showing higher level coaches (MLB) what they could do. Another name for it is: "Feeder team."
The Minor Leagues are also used as Rehab for players coming off injuries. When 3rd baseman Pablo Sandoval injured his hamstring last month, he was sent to the Minor Leagues to get back in the groove of playing baseball.
Shooting the basketball in a very high arch. That is called a rainbow shot.
In professional baseball what position do the weakest hitters usually play?
At the professional level, the pitcher is usually the weakest hitter. At lower levels the pitcher is often the best hitter, because he's often the best all-around athlete. However at higher levels, the only players who can stay in the game despite being weak hitters are the ones who play the most important defensive positions. First, by far, is pitcher. After that the shortstop and the catcher can often reach the higher levels despite not hitting as well as players at other positions.
What is the National Combine Series?
The National Combine Series, http://www.combineseries.com, is operated by a team of the most highly respected coaches in the country. This is a huge benefit to you! By leveraging their team of coach's, knowledge and contacts they are able to give you better evaluations and market you to a very broad network of college coaches. Basically, you will have their entire team of coaches working for you to both help and find you a college to continue your career. This is why they use the 'team approach' to the Combine Series.
The National Combine Series offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to showcase their talents in four separate divisions based on your grade level.
- College (Seniors, College Transfers, Junior College and College Eligible)
- Varsity (Juniors)
- Jr. Varsity (10th grade)
- Freshman (9th grade and below)
The Combine Series is a schedule of competitions. It is through multiple rounds and testing under pressure that help to gain experience and to prove consistent performance. These results will assist College Coaches when evaluating talent.
In order to advance to the next level you will need to be one of the top participants in only one of the skills in which you perform.
In partnership with Active, each event is filmed and hosted online at ActiveRecruiting.com, which will enable College Coaches to view players anytime, anywhere, and frame by frame with perfect clarity, from the convenience of their own offices. In my opinion, there isn't a better place on the Internet for coaches to see you perform! Now that's recruitment in fast forward...
GAME PLAN
- Consistent and organized format based
- Get valuable experience competing in pressure situations against players in your division
- Hosted by top Instructors (Associates) in the country
- These Associates create a valuable Network for College Coaches
- Strictly merit-based competition
- Active Recruiting hosts video of every event online, posted within 10-14 days after the event
- Allows coaches to research players, view video and results
- Breaks down video frame by frame
- Prized D1 scholarships have been awarded to athletes first seen on ActiveRecruiting.com
How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit in 1955?
Mickey Mantle hit 37 home runs in 1955 for the New York Yankees.
How do they stencil the san Diego logo on pitchers mound?
They use a different color of dirt to make the logo stand out.
Who has played catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates during their history?
Click on the 'Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time Roster' link on this page to see everyone who has been a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What was Damian Miller's Chicago Cub jersey number?
Miller played with the Cubs in the 2003 season. He wore #27.
How many losses does the Philadelphia Phillies have?
As of right now, 0 losses. The Phillies start Spring Training on February 14th, 2011 (Valentines Day), and they are in Clearwater, Florida for 1 month until the official season starts.
How long are Ian Brown tickets for sale?
Ian Brown tickets customarily go on sale about 6 months before a given live show and are sold until they sell out or until fifteen minutes after a given show begins.
