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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 a bench jockey in baseball?
A bench jockey is someone, a player or coach, in the dugout that is yelling not so nice things to a player/coach of the other team on the field or an umpire in order to upset or distract them.
The credit a batter receives for a turn at bat that enables a teammate to score a run?
This would be a Run Batted In... better known as an RBI.
When and where did baseball player Skeeter Scalzi die?
Skeeter Scalzi died August 25, 1984, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
When and where did baseball player Eddie Turchin die?
Eddie Turchin died February 8, 1982, in Brookhaven, NY, USA.
When did baseball player Bill Dietrich play?
Bill Dietrich debuted on April 13, 1933 and played his final game on June 5, 1948.
When and where was baseball player Mike Grzanich born?
Mike Grzanich was born August 24, 1972, in Canton, IL, USA.
When and where was baseball player Larry Lintz born?
Larry Lintz was born October 10, 1949, in Martinez, CA, USA.
When and where was baseball player Al Moran born?
Al Moran was born December 5, 1938, in Detroit, MI, USA.
What is LA Angel's catcher Hank Conger's walk up music?
Im not sure you can find out at Angel Stadium
Has Barry Bonds ever played a infield position?
Bonds has never played an infield position during his time in MLB. He played 2,715 games in left field, 171 games in center field, 1 game in right field, and 39 games as designated hitter.
How much does the average retired MLB player earn signing autographs?
The earnings can not be averaged out by retired players in general. Each retired player's earning would be based on the demand for the signature of that particular player.
A promoter would pay the player a set amount of money for a determined amount of signatures signed. The promoter would then add to the price of each signature to make a profit. This will also vary based on the popularity of the player, and the demand for the signature. I don't know the current rates the players are getting today.
In the late 1980's Mickey Mantle would earn about $10,000. to sign for a couple of hours or so. For a live public signing a promoter would pay Mantle based on about 1,000 signatures signed, and charge a flat rate of about $15. per signature.
As the autograph business grew in popularity, and it was realized that signing a baseball or a bat would be more difficult, and take longer to sign than a photo more money was charged to sign those items. In the 1990's Joe DiMaggio having arthritis in his hand, had a hard time signing baseballs. A higher premium was charges to have Joe sign baseballs, and there might have been a few shows where he did not sign baseballs at all.
To find out the price of what a particular player earns you would have to contact the players agent that represent the player for signings. In general the player is probably getting about two thirds or less than what the promoter is charging. Rates will vary based on popularity and demand for the signature.
What is the sack on the pitcher's mound?
That is the rosinbag. Rosin is a substance (i don't know what), but it's white and powdery and it helps with grip. You see gymnasts rubbing it on their hands right before they do the paralell bars.
If a player slides into a base and gets blocked by the defensive players foot is he safe?
If the defensive player has the ball in his possession he may block the base. The runner would be called out in that situation.
clarification:
The defensive player does not have to have the ball in his possession to block a base. He just has to be making a play on the ball -- this could be anything from a catcher standing at home waiting on a ball being thrown from right field to a 2nd basemen waiting on a ball from the catcher on a steal attempt. As long as the player is making a play on the ball then he may "block" a base --- keep in mind though the runner has a right to get to the base through the base path which means "running over" the player no-matter which bag it takes place at -- most people believe you can only "run over" the catcher -- this is incorrect, you can "steam roll" a 3rd basemen if he is your path to the bag --- which is generally why they will stand straddling the base and not directly in front of it
How much money does a baseball player makes?
Baseball players make different amounts of money like the Yankees players make more than the Cubies.
also, in 2006 Barry Bonds made $19,331,470 so very close to 20 mill. so they make quite a bit
the average player makes around 4-6 mill while the really good ones make 22 mill
Do postseason stats ever get combined with regular season stats?
No. Statistics are kept separate for regular season and postseason play.
In American league baseball can pitcher also be the designated hitter?
There is no rule saying any pictures cannot bat. Usually (almost always) in American League games the pitchers do not bat and a designated hitter bats instead. When AL teams play in National league ballparks, they must play by NL rules and so the pitcher bats.
How many home baseball games do the Colorado Rockies play?
Every team, including the Colorado Rockies, plays 81 home games and 81 away games making for a 162 game season.
Why are there entrance songs in baseball?
To introduce the player, the song represents them, and also to get the crowd pumped up with music.
Catcher interfers with batter and tags runner from third out ruling?
yea because while the batter interfer with the catcher the play is normaily stoped
What are 1988 score Major League Baseball cards worth?
The 1988 Score baseball card set produced by Major League Marketing consisted of 660 baseball cards. A complete set has a book value of about $8.00. A sealed factory set has a book value of about $10.00. Key Cards in the set that have the highest value include. Card 5 - Mark McGwire, Card 164 - Ken Caminiti RC, Card 265 - Barry Bomds, and Card 638 - Tom Glavine RC
