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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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When and where was baseball player Fred Klobedanz born?
Fred Klobedanz was born June 13, 1871, in Waterbury, CT, USA.
What brand fielding glove do most MLB players use?
Wilson a series, rawlings primos, gold gloves, and pro prefferd
Which union successfully struck in 1900 and received higher salaries and fewer hours?
International Ladies' Garment Workers
What year was Hank Aaron in Eau Claire WI?
Hank Aaron, the baseball player, played in Eau Claire for the Eau Claire Bears during his first professinal baseball season in 1952. Aaron has returned to the city several times since, including in 1994 for the dedication of his statue in Carson Park in again in 2006 as a campaign speaker for governor Jim Doyle's gubernatorial reelection.
What team did the Chicago White Sox beat 20-6 in 2006?
That was the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20. The White Sox scored 11 runs in the 3rd inning and 6 runs in the 6th inning and had a 20-2 lead going into the top of the 9th inning.
Topps baseball card checklist?
Carlos Bernier was a puertorrican baseball player. He was born in the south coast of the Island. He played for a few baseball teams in P.R. and also played in the minor leagues in the USA. He played outfield and was one of the fastest runners in P.R. His arm was fearfull, taking out players from far field. He retired at the end of the 60's. I found him in 1967 working for a steel mill in New Jersey, usa. A while after that, we met again in a social club in N.Y. He came back to his home town around the eighties and died of self inflicted asphyxiation. (it was recorded as a suicide, When I was 14 I was the batboy for the San Juan Senators, and he became one of my best friends on the team. I used his number 8 on my shirt as a batboy. When I went into the US ARMY, I played ball with his number 8 also. He is remembered as one of the BB glories of P.R.. Carlos was nicknamed "La Vieja" (the old lady) because of his years playing baseball. He played with Roberto Clemente and then managed by Clemente in the San Juan roster. Rest in peace my dear Carlos.
What is the first hide used to cover baseballs?
Cow hide, Horse hide, or any leather that was readily available was used. Dark leather was used for the cover because it was readily available and easier for the players to see when the ball was hit in the air on a clear day. White baseballs were later introduced (1861) because most ball fields at the time had heavily wooded area back drops, and it was easier to see the white ball. Famed baseball writer Henry Chadwick advocated using a dark red leather baseball as late as 1875 but white baseballs were used ever since.
In 1970 The maverick owner of the Oakland Athletics Charlie Finley made efforts to introduce a bright orange baseball that Charlie thought might put some pizazz into the stuffy ole national pastime. The Orange Baseball had two principal advantages over conventional white baseballs: (1) fans could follow the flight of an orange ball more easily than a white ball, especially when hit to the outfield, and (2) the batter could more easily see an orange ball being delivered at a speed of 90-100 miles per hour out of the normally white background of a pitcher's uniform.
This 4 piece hand stitched leather skinned "Lemon Peal" style Baseballs were one of the first style baseballs used during the 1850's - 1860's followed by the two piece figure eight baseballs. For more information on vintage baseballs visit the links I left below.
What team has the lowest attendance in MLB?
They have also set low attendance records; only 23 (no, I'm not missing any digits) people saw them beat the Yankees at Shibe Park early on. 653 people saw them beat the Mariners at the Coliseum in 1979.
What did Bob Feller say about Jackie Robinson's chance of success?
Feller was quoted as saying:
"He's tied up in the shoulders and can't hit an inside pitch to save his neck. If he were a white man, I doubt if they would even consider him big league material, except perhaps as a bat boy."
Ironically, both Feller and Robinson were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in the same year, 1962.
Which catcher wore number 20 on the 1992 New York Yankees?
Catcher Mike Stanley wore uniform number 20 for the 1992 New York Yankees.
Today is September 23 2009 where are the Seattle Mariners right now and who are thay playing?
They Are In Tampa Bay Playing In Tropicana Field With The Rays
Where did the San Francisco Giants move from?
Due to the condition of the Giants' stadium, the team began finding a new home and started to consider a move from New York. In connection to this, owner Horace Stoneham had a negotiation with San Francisco mayor George Christopher and, in the summer of 1957, the New York Giants proclaimed their transfer to San Francisco, California.
No, he is not. CC is currently pitching for the New York Yankees.
Was Babe Ruth drunk when up to bat?
well you see here babe ruth always had a baseball shoved up his catchers hit and never came around to be drunk
Why is the third game called the rubber match?
The term drives from contract bridge (the card game). There are two forms of bridge commonly played -- "duplicate", which is used in tournaments, and "rubber". A Rubber in rubber bridge consists of winning two out of three games, so if a match (or a series in sports) is tied at one-to-one, the "rubber" depends on winning that final game, hence the "rubber game" or "rubber match".
Are there any baseball players with the first name that start with a P?
Current Players in the Major Leagues with the first name starting with the letter "P" * Paul Konerko * Placido Polanco * Prince Fielder * Pat Burrell * Paul Byrd * Paul Maholm * Pedro Feliciano Past Major League players with the first name starting with the letter "P" * Pete Rose * Paul Waner * Paul Molitor * Paul O'Neill * Paul Sorrento * Pat Kelly * Pascual Perez * Pie Traynor * Pedro Martinez * Phil Niekro * Pedro Ramos * Paul Radford
Why do teams not trade older players?
There are tons of reasons: -a reward for that player's loyalty -"veteran leadership" - being an experienced role model in the clubhouse -"the human side" - fans have grown to like the player, and wouldn't want to see him go. On the flip side, there are often not a lot of takers for players of advancing age and declining skills. Often, the player was signed to an expensive long-term contract at more than he is currently worth, and it becomes a matter of economics. Also, the receiving club usually wants young players in return, and some clubs are unwilling to give up players who may represent their future for a fading star who may only help them for a couple of months. Typically, it's a lot harder for teams to trade veterans because of contracts. Once a player gets established and gets to sign a new contract, he'll usually be granted some kind of trade protection, such as a full no-trade clause (where he couldn't be traded at all without his consent), or a more limited clause, where he could only be dealt to certain teams. That's not to mention the fact that if a player has played at least ten years in the majors, and the last five with his current team, he automatically has the right to reject any trade. Even if a player wants to be traded, it can still be extremely difficult to do because of his salary. Other teams may covet a veteran player, but they'll seldom want the burdensome contract that comes with him.
What is it called if a player hits a single double triple and a home run all in the same game?
It is called "hitting for the cycle".
Who wore number 46 for the Cincinnati Reds in 1964?
P Jim Maloney ... Maloney wore #46 for the Reds from 1960-1970.
Are the Tampa Yankees a Triple A team?
No. The Tampa Yankees are an Advanced A team. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are a Triple A team.
Which two forces cause a baseball hit with a baseball bat to fall down to earth?
Gravity and wind resistance.
