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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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How many national league catchers have been mvp's?
There have been 4, Gabby Hartnett (1935), Ernie Lombardi (1938), Roy Campanella (1951,1953,1955), and Johnny Bench (1970,1972).
What is the nickname of David Lee Wells?
David Lee Wells is the former Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. David Lee Wells was nicknamed "Boomer".
What was Joba Chamberlains real name?
Joba Chamberlain's birth name was Justin Chamberlain. According to the Yankees, one of Joba's nieces was unable to pronounce Justin, saying Joba instead of Justin. He preferred this and eventually had his name legally changed from Justin to Joba. According to wikipedia.org his birthname was Justin Louis Heath. When Joba (then Justin) was a little boy, his two-year-old cousin was unable to pronounce her brother (Joba's other cousin) Joshua's name correctly, pronouncing it as Joba instead. Harlan Chamberlain (father) heard this and liked the nickname, so he began referring to Justin (instead of cousin Joshua) as Joba. Harlan said the name was "dynamic." Joba agreed, and eventually had his name legally changed.
Has there ever been a bunt that resulted in a home run in major league baseball?
Reporting from Phoenix -- The Angels scored their first run Saturday on what is known among the 10- to 12-year-old set as a "Little League home run," a play on which Erick Aybar bunted for a hit and raced around the bases on a pair of Arizona errors. JUNE 28TH/2009
What is the New York Yankees uniform design?
The Yankees have a white uniform with black pinstripes going vertically with the "NY" logo on their shirt for their home uniforms. for the away uniforms they have gray shirts and pants with "New York" across their chests.
What is the value of a 2008 Topps Curt Schilling number 550?
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
What is the value of a topps dom dimaggio baseball card?
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
What MLB team names start with the letter a?
The whole team names that start with A are the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks but the teams' nicknames that start with A are the Astros and the Angels.
Where do the New York Yankees stay when they play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
The teams stay at the Vinoy Hotel. However, since the Yankees train in Tampa, most of them have homes in the area and drive to the ballpark. Very few stay at the hotel.
What ballpark fans pioneered the art of dropping billiard balls from high above the the bullpen?
The answer is Yankee Stadium. This answer was determined by it being the correct answer to an online trivia question. Anyway, I know it's one of a few ballparks where the bullpen is not part of the playing field.
When can baseball team expand their rosters?
On September 1, the active player limit for MLB baseball teams expands from 25 to 40 players.
Do the New York Subway Series games count towards the regular season standings?
Yes. All regular season games count towards standings, no matter who the opponent is.
What current major league players played in the Appalachian League?
In the 2011 season, some are ...
1) Pitcher Fernando Abad of the Houston Astros played for the Greenville Astros in 2007.
2) Outfielder Rick Ankiel of the Washington Nationals played for the Johnson City Cardinals in 2001.
3) Pitcher Brad Bergesen of the Baltimore Orioles played for the Bluefield Orioles in 2004.
4) Infielder Reid Brignac of the Tampa Bay Rays played for the Princeton Devil Rays in 2004.
5) Pitcher Zach Britton of the Baltimore Orioles played for the Bluefield Orioles in 2006.
6) Pitcher Alex Burnett of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2006.
7) Pitcher Jesse Crain of the Chicago White Sox played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2002.
8) Pitcher Fausto Carmona of the Cleveland Indians played for the Burlington Indians in 2002.
9) Outfielder Jeff Francouer of the Kansas City Royals played for the Danville Braves in 2002.
10) Outfielder Carlos Gomez of the Milwaukee Brewers played for the Kingsport Mets in 2004.
11) Pitcher Juan Gutiérrez of the Arizona Diamondbacks played for the Greenville Astros in 2004.
12) Pitcher Tommy Hanson of the Atlanta Braves played for the Danville Braves in 2006.
13) Infielder Luke Hughes of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2004.
14) Pitcher Jim Johnson of the Baltimore Orioles played for the Bluefield Orioles in 2002 and 2003.
15) Catcher Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2001.
16) Pitcher Evan Meek of the Pittsburgh Pirates played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2003.
17) Catcher Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals played for the Johnson City Cardinals in 2001.
18) Infielder/Outfielder Michael Morse of the Washington Nationals played for the Bristol White Sox in 2001.
19) Pitcher Neftali Perez of the Texas Rangers played for the Danville Braves in 2007.
20) Pitcher Rafael Perez of the Cleveland Indians played for the Burlington Indians in 2003.
21) Outfielder Colby Rasmus of the St. Louis Cardinals played for the Johnson City Cardinals in 2005.
22) Pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes of the Toronto Blue Jays played for the Danville Braves in 2005.
23) Pitcher Eduardo Sánchez of the St. Louis Cardinals played for the Johnson City Cardinals in 2007.
24) Outfielder Travis Snyder of the Toronto Blue Jays played for the Pulaski Blue Jays in 2006.
25) Outfielder Denard Span of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2003.
26) Outfield Ryan Sweeney of the Oakland Athletics played for the Bristol White Sox in 2003.
27) Pitcher Mitch Talbot of the Cleveland Indians played for the Martinsville Astros in 2003.
28) Catcher Josh Thole of the New York Mets played for the Kingsport Mets in 2006.
29) Infielder Matt Tolbert of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2004.
39) Outfielder Rene Tosoni of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2007.
31) Infielder Danny Valencia of the Minnesota Twins played for the Elizabethton Twins in 2006.
32) Infielder David Wright of the New York Mets played for the Kingsport Mets in 2001.
33) Outfielder Chris Young of the Arizona Diamondbacks played for the Bristol White Sox in 2003.
Is Boston Red Sox the most popular sports team in America?
no. there are many other teams that are good in other sports. not just the red sox
What state capitals have Major League Baseball teams?
Only three state capitals have Major League teams; Boston (Red Sox), Denver (Colorado Rockies) and Phoenix (Arizona Diamondbacks). You may also consider St. Paul, although the Twins' stadium is in Minneapolis, across the river from St. Paul...and don't forget Washington D. C., the nation's capital, home of the Nationals.
What professional baseball leagues don't use the DH?
The Designated hitter is allowed only in the American League and throughout the minor leagues.
What city did the Atlanta Braves transfer from for their 1966 baseball season?
The Atlanta Braves Franchise came from Milwaukee in 1966. The Milwaukee Braves existed from 1953-1965, and before that the Boston Braves 1941-1952. The franchise started as the Boston Red Stockings 1871-1876
When were cups and athletic supporters first used in professional baseball?
The actual answer to this question is shrouded in history. But the BIKE Athletic Company based in Knoxville, TN has stated in its athletic supporter products in recent years that it invented the athletic supporter as we know it in 1874. So I would think that athletes would have begun wearing jockstraps for sports in the late decades of the nineteenth century. I have a book in my personal library entitled: Baseball Archaeology: Artifacts from the Great American Pastime (San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 1993). On pages 38-39 is the first known "Safety Cup" worn by catcher Claude Berry in 1916. I believe this steel athletic cup is enshrined in the Baseball Museum in Cooperstown, NY. One would have to research past editions of the Rules for Major League Baseball for mandatory use of jocks and cups by players for a more accurate clue for this question. Athletic supporters and cups have evolved in sophistication and comfort over the years. Most cups worn by baseball players these days are of the banana cup variety, of which the Original Banana Cup, the BIKE CUP, and the XO Pro Cup are the best examples.
A boy should wear a jock/cup for little league and continue through his life playing sports. As a boy grows and matures like from grades 5 and up a regular jockstrap should be introduced as the Best thing to protect his family jewels. As boys are growing by age 12 if they start wearing boxers a simple swimmer jock should be worn daily under their boxers for support. eg.. Bike swimmer jock or Bike reg straps work great.
Do Cape Cod baseball league teams hold tryouts?
Yes, there are tryouts but most players are invited to play. I am one of the editors of CodBall: unofficial blog of the Cape Cod Baseball League. You can read a short comment on last season's tryout on our blog at -- http://www.codball.com/2007/06/01/call-for-submissions-on-june-2-tryout/ A player might tryout in early June and receive an invitation to play. Otherwise players in major college programs receive invitations from CCBL teams. The season officially begins around June 15 but earlier in June the league holds a one-day tryout. This is generally attended by players from the New England region who are unlikely to be invited by the league's teams. Generally each CCBL team has relationships with major college programs. The CCBL coaches work with a player's college/university coach to make sure he trains the player according the regular season coach's wishes. I would be happy to refer you to other sources, including the league itself, if you wish to contact me through our CodBall blog.
Do professional baseball players pay for their own equipment?
Often, the equipment manufacturers give them equipment in exchange for their endorsement.
