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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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Who did the San Diego Padres play when there were like 10 ejections in one game and what year?
On August 12, 1984, the Padres and the Atlanta Braves were involved in several ugly bench-clearing brawls and melees at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. It began when Atlanta pitcher Pascual Perez threw at San Diego's Alan Wiggins with the first pitch of the game. In retaliation, San Diego threw at Perez every time he came to bat.
On a couple of occasions, the teams left the benches to mix it up on the field. When it was over, 19 players were ejected and five spectators were arrested for unruly behavior. Five players and Perez were suspended for three games, while Padres manager Dick Williams was suspended for 10 days and fined $10,000.
Atlanta won the game 5-3.
What team does Derek Jeter play on in 2012?
Derek Jeter has played for the New York Yankees his entire career.
What White Sox pitcher has had the most strikeouts?
At the time of this question, Mark Buehrle had the most strikeouts, but currently Freddy Garcia does.
How did the San Diego Padres get their name?
They were named after the Spanish missionaries that founded the city. "Padre" means father (e.g. priest).
Which ballpark is know as Friendly Confine?
Wrigley Field is informally known as the Friendly Confines.
What Mediacom channel is showing the Chicago Cubs game?
in most areas cubs games are showing on comcast sports net plus channel which may not be showing in your area
It depends on how bad the pitcher boots the ball. An error is recorded when an out is not made within reasonable effort or talent.
The following is copied from MLB rule 5.09(g): " (g) A pitched ball lodges in the umpire's or catcher's mask or paraphernalia, and remains out of play, runners advance one base;
Rule 5.09(g) Comment: If a foul tip hits the umpire and is caught by a fielder on the rebound, the ball is "dead" and the batsman cannot be called out. The same shall apply where such foul tip lodges in the umpire's mask or other paraphernalia.
If a third strike (not a foul tip) passes the catcher and hits an umpire, the ball is in play. If such ball rebounds and is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, the batsman is not out on such a catch, but the ball remains in play and the batsman may be retired at first base, or touched with the ball for the out.
If a pitched ball lodges in the umpire's or catcher's mask or paraphernalia, and remains out of play, on the third strike or fourth ball, then the batter is entitled to first base and all runners advance one base. If the count on the batter is less than three balls, runners advance one base. "
Who won the 1911 World Series?
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants 4 games to 2. Click on the '1911 World Series' link on this page to see a game by game breakdown.
Does Cal Ripken Jr's son Ryan Ripken play baseball?
Oh yes
Perhaps more notably, 6' 3" Ryan (an inch shorter than Cal but still growing) plays basketball quite well. He was the second-leading scorer for Gilman School, a private school in Baltimore that is part of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (Calvert Hall, Georgetown Prep, Mt. St. Joseph's, Boys' Latin, etc.), last season as a freshman (11.5 ppg). The team looks to have a promising 2009-10 season as Ripken's teammates include last season's leading scorer Cyrus Jones (another freshman, 14 ppg, and football running back), Darius Jennings, outstanding all-around athlete & Gilman's starting QB (led the area in rushing this season with 2,000+ yards, also runs track), as well as some other excellent athletes including a UNC lacrosse recruit and another football player (H-back) who stands 6' 5"/245 and will anchor the inside. Add several players from last season's almost-conference-champion JV squad and you have a group of players who are used to winning and have a great deal of athleticism. It should be an interesting season for Ryan & friends.
In what year did the Cleveland Indians win the world series?
1920 and 1948
They made it in 1997, but lost to the Florida Marlins
Who was the last baseball player to play in the same game for both teams?
No one. Players are not allowed to play for two different teams in the same game in professional baseball.
What is the nickname for Chicago White Sox?
They were at one point nicknamed the black socks because in 1919 the team intentionally lost the world series. In 1901 they started out being called the white stockings which would evolve to the white sox. During the 1906 season they were nicknamed the "hitless wonders" because as a team they hit a mere .230 batting average and no one player better than .279. In 1977 they became a power hitting team and earned the nickname "The South side Hit man".
What is the difference between single A and triple A teams?
Single A teams are smaller in terms of salary of the players and coaches and the stadiums are smaller. AAA teams have players that have more talent and are closer to making it into the major leagues.
What is the minor league baseball team in Bethlehem Pennsylvania?
Bethlehem's minor league team is the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. They are an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and have some of the highest attendance figures of any minor league team.
1970 Reggie Smith baseball card?
A 1970 Topps Reggie Smith card number 215 has a book value of about $1.50 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
Babe Ruth
In what league does the pitcher bat in?
The National League. The American League has a designated hitter.
Why are they called Tampa Bay Rays?
They used to be the Tampa Bay "Devil Rays", which is a large type of stingray. They dropped the devil part years back and lost the stingray. The uniforms now feature a sun. Hence a inference to sun beams or sun "rays".
