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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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Which player made the most errors in one game?

The following players hold the Major the Major League Baseball (MLB) record for most career errors committed in their respective positions:

First Baseman Hal Chase with 285 errors

Second Baseman Fred Pfeffer with 857 errors

Third Baseman Jerry Denny with 533 errors

Shortstop Bill Dahlen with 975 errors

Outfielder George George Gore with 360 errors

Catcher Ivey Wingo with 234 errors

Pitcher Hippo Vaughn with 64 errors

Why is a strike out looking a backwards k?

Looking is backwards. A looking strikeout is subjective to the home plate umpire that night. A swinging strikeout is objective. No doubt that he missed on that third strike; that's a K.

K=swinging forward.

Backwards K=looking backwards at the umpire and being K'ed

How do you start a little league baseball?

Go to the Little League website (search google). You can order them there. They are $10 with shipping.

What was Jack Robinson's nickname?

Jack Robinson was a professional footballer from the country of England. He also played baseball. There are no listed nicknames for him.

What was the reasoning for the Negro League?

The Negro League was a league founded by Ruth Foster. The Negro League let black people play baseball in their own league. The Negro League was the major league for black people. Most people do not believe this but the Negro League was rougher than the major league back around the 1900s. When Ruth Foster died the Negro League shut down. A few years later Gus Greenlee took over the Negro League. He was a manager of a team. He had the team with Sachel Paige on it. If you weren't aware he was the best Negro baseball player.

When and where did baseball player Ronn Reynolds play?

Rex DeVogt debuted on April 17, 1913, playing for the Boston Braves at South End Grounds III; he played his final game on April 23, 1913, playing for the Boston Braves at South End Grounds III.

Were does Jacoby Ellsbury Live?

Jacoby Ellsbury now lives in peabody,MA and i think 32 Essex lane he USE to live in madras,Oregon and he was born there

What are some of the latest baseball rules that have changed?

Baseball rules that have been changed in Major League Baseball would include adding Wild Card teams to the Postseason, adding the Designated Hitter for the National League for all All Star Games and introducing the 26-man roster which only applies to doubleheaders. The 7-day disabled list was also introduced for players that have been hit in the head during a game and are suffering concussion symptons.

How many games are in the alds?

The ALDS stands for 'American League Division Series', which is the third highest championship. (Right behind the ALCS and World Series)

It is a best-out-of-five series, meaning the first one to reach three wins, moves on.

What are 4 factors involved in performing a good throw on baseball?

You need to have a good stance, release, power, speed, body, movement, and aim. You should be able to throw an effective pass or throw by using your body and having the correct amount of balance and form. Form is everything. In basketball, football, volleyball, and even running. Good form is a great plus. If you've got form you've got game.

Who did the cubs beat to win their last workd series?

The Chicago Cubs beat the Detroit Tigers (1907 & 08). In 2016 the Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians.

Can you use tennis grip on a baseball bat?

Yes, James Ramsey for Florida State actually prefers tennis grip tape on his baseball bat, and he is one of the hardest hitters in college baseball.

What teams has Pablo Sandoval played for?

Sammy Sosa played 18 years in the Major Leagues for 4 different teams. He played 13 years with the Chicago Cubs from 1992 - 2003, three years with the Chicago White Sox in 1989, and 1990, two years with the Texas Rangers 1989, and 2007, and 1 year with the Baltimore Orioles in 2005

How Fast did Nolan Ryan pitch?

683 pitches is the most thrown a pitcher lol

What are the names of the positions of all eleven players on the field?

keeper sweeper left defence right defence stopper outside mid (right & left) center mid outside forward (right & left) center forward that's not really that specific but their kind of the names i use Depends on what formation you are using. typically it'd be a 4-4-2, with: 1 goalkeeper 1 right fullback, 1 left full back 2 central defenders or centrebacks 1 right midfielder and 1 left midfielder, also called left and right wingers 2 forwards, also called strikers Other variations include the sweeper - in place of a centreback, wing backs in place of fullbacks (wing backs are typically used when you have a 3-5-2 formation, with 3 centrebacks)

What is a ball hawk?

1. A team athlete who is skilled at stealing or catching the ball.

2. A baseball outfielder who is especially good at fielding flyballs.

When and where did baseball player Billy Cox die?

Billy Bowers - baseball - died on 1996-09-17.

Which is harder to hit baseball pitches or softball pitches?

WELL IF YOU WATCH SPORT SCIENCE THAN IT TELLS YOU THAT SOFTBALL IS HARDER THAN BASEBALL. JENNIE FINCH BROKE BULLET PROOF GLASS BUT THE BASEBALL JUST BOUNCED OFF THE GLASS.

The softball is not harder than a baseball it may be bigger but the softball is not that hard! i play softball and i know that a softball is not harder than a baseball because i got hit with a softball and it didn't hurt as much as the baseball.....and the people who were pitching pitched the exact same speed! so there u have it a baseball IS HARDER than a softball!!!!

Yes it is a fact that baseballs are harder than softballs because they are wound tighter. It may be a smaller ball but it is solid. softballs are rubber with string wrapped around it so they fly almost 200 ft less than a baseball will.

What is the key to an effective curveball?

This is because of an optical illusion. If you look at a curveball, it looks like it's coming stragiht at you, but it's actually curving.

Did John Cena played baseball?

heck no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How long did Jackie Robinson play pro baseball?

He played 4 sports, track, baseball, basketball, and football.

What year did the Chicago Cubs win their first game?

As a franchise, the Chicago Cubs won their first game in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. The franchise came to be known as the Cubs in 1890, and recorded their first victory with that team name in that year.

Who has the fastest bat speed?

josh hamilton has the fastest bat swing with 110 mph