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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
When and where was baseball player Leo Norris born?
Leo Norris was born May 17, 1908, in Bay St. Louis, MS, USA.
There are 162 not including spring training and the postseason.
Who did babe ruth get his first home run against?
Jack Warhop. May 6, 1915. His 2nd was also off of Warhop about a month later
How fast should a major league baseball shortstop run the forty yard dash?
Between 4.6 - 4.5 seconds.
Were steroids EVER legal in Baseball?
On 7 June 1991, Commissioner Fay Vincent sent a memo to each team announcing that steroids have been added to the league's banned list. However, testing for major league players did not begin until the 2003 season.
How many innings are there in a game?
The number of innings in a baseball game depends on the level of competition. In Major League Baseball a complete game is normally nine (9) innings. Games that are called due to weather or games that are forfieted can be less than nine (9) innings. Games that go into extra innings can be played until the last out is made or until the winning run is scored.
Are there baseball team emoticons?
There are probably emoticons out there for baseball. Many websites provide different emoticons, I would suggest Googling emoticons.
Is Troy Aikman an owner of the San Diego Padres?
Yes, he is a limited partner. As of 2009 he is one of 12 partners who collectively own 35% of the team.
Are all baseball series 7 games?
Assuming the question relates to post-season series, the answer is no. The Division Series is a best-of-5 series, as was the League Championship Series from 1969 to 1984. The first World Series in 1903 and the World Series of 1919 through 1921 were best-of-9 series.
Did a MLB team that finished under 500 ever reach the playoffs?
It happened in 1981. The Kansas City Royals were 50-53 in a strike shortened season. Since it was played as a split season, the first-half and second-half winners of each division made the playoffs. Interestingly enough, the Cincinnati Reds had the best record in the majors and the St. Louis Cardinals had the best record in the NL East, but both of those teams did not qualify for the postseason.
The benefits of having a baseball player clear waivers prior to trading him versus trading due to a waiver claim is after July 31, any players that clear waivers can be traded to any team whereas a player that has been claimed can only be traded to the team that is awarded the team which will make trade talks difficult since they can only discuss trading the player with one team as opposed to multiple teams.
How much is rich hill autograph baseball?
As much as you care. Sorry to say. Unless you have a gold inlaid autograph, it will cost you more to sell it then you will get back.
What is a quality strike in baseball?
Locating a pitch just on the corner or making the batter swing at pitches he shouldn't should be quality strikes, but it depends on opinion.
Who wrote the book titled Baseball is a Funny Game?
The book titled Baseball is a Funny Game was written by Joe Garagiola. Baseball is a Funny Game was published by Harper Collins in 1960 and although Garagiola's name is officially listed as author, the book was mostly ghostwritten.
When and where was baseball player Steve Boros born?
Steve Boros was born September 3, 1936, in Flint, MI, USA.
When and where was baseball player Tom Lawless born?
Tom Lawless was born December 19, 1956, in Erie, PA, USA.
When and where did baseball player Cookie Rojas play?
Cookie Rojas debuted on April 10, 1962, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field; he played his final game on October 1, 1977, playing for the Kansas City Royals at Royals Stadium.
