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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
A batted ball hits the pitchers rubber and land in foul ground?
MLB Rule 2 defines a foul ball and includes the following ...
"A batted ball not touched by a fielder, which hits the pitcher’s rubber and rebounds into foul territory, between home and first, or between home and third base is a foul ball."
Why does Dallas Braden have the number 209 on his glove?
209 is the area code for Stockton, CA which is Braden's home town. He is very loyal to the town which has been hit hard by the recession and does a lot of charity work with Little Leaguers and that sort of thing.
A baseball is hit with 1500 N of force The ball exerts a reaction force against the bat of?
As per Isaac Newton, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Hence, the force that the bat exerts on the ball is the same as the force that the ball exerts on the bat; in this case, 1500 Newtons.
Where can one find information on the dugout?
One can find more information on the dugout on Wikipedia, they have a whole topic about the dogout. The dugout is a team's bench area and is located in foul territory between home plate and either first or third base. There are always two dugouts in baseball, one for the home team and one for the visiting team.
When did baseball player Jake Early play?
Jake Early debuted on May 4, 1939 and played his final game on September 30, 1949.
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What team did babe Ruth hit his first home run off of?
The New York Yankees.
Ruth hit his first career home run while playing for the Boston Braves on May 6, 1915 at the Polo Grounds.
in some little leages they will use that when the game is tied and they are in extra innings. The umpires make the bases loaded with 0 outs. they use the away team first and the home team second so everyone gets a chance.
How does air affect a baseball game?
the accuracy of the wind could blow the ball in a different direction and that could make your team or the other baseball team lose their game!$
What is the real reason that they have a net behind home plate?
They put a net behind home plate for protection of the crowds. If a ball is fouled backwards, the net will catch the ball before it has the chance to injure a spectator.
Who founded the All-American Girls Softball League?
There was an All American Girls Baseball League for 11 years, starting in 1943 during World War II. It was founded by Phillip K. Wrigley of the chewing gum family. The league folded in 1954.
What is the name of Reno's AAA baseball team?
Aces.
The Reno Aces play in the Pacific Coast League and are affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What tv chanel will carry the Chicago Cubs game sun?
Cubs Sunday day games are usually carried on WGN and WGN America. All Sunday night MLB games are carried exclusively on ESPN or ESPN2.
What was the name of the baseball team that held spring training in Winter Garden?
The Washington Senators have a facility in Winter Garden, Florida
What is the negro league be spcific how many teams how many teams?
The Negro leagues was a league for African- American players back in the 1940's, since they were not treated well, they played seperate from the whites, and got less pay to play more games. but certain players like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson enjoyed the negro's, and didn't protest. But the Negro league doesm't exist anymore, blacks are treated equally.
What kind of medical doctor is Derek Jeter's father?
Yes, Derek Jeter's father has a PhD in sociology and spent many years counseling patients with alcohol and drug issues. He was the inspiration for Jeter's Turn 2 foundation that helps kids turn to healthy lifestyles.
What happens if you are non tendered in baseball?
That player becomes a free agent ... 'non tendered' basically means a player's contract has run out and he was not offered a contract from the team he last played for so he becomes a free agent, eligible to negotiate a contract with any of the MLB teams.
Is Joba Chamberlain Native American?
Yes, and he still has family living on American Indian reservations. Joba was born Justin Louis Heath, his father Harlan Chamberlain was born on a reservation for the Winnebago American Indian Tribe. Joba is one of three non- Hispanic Native American players in Major League Baseball, along with Jacoby Ellsbury and Kyle Lohse.
