0
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
What Major League Baseball player has earned the most Triple Crowns?
it is a three way tie between sandy koufax, grover cleveland, and walter johnson. they each had won that award 3 times, but the most recent person ever to win that award it jake peavy in 2007.
You mean Cy Young
What causes a hit ball to go foul right or left?
The way the batter is holding the bat and/or standing affects a hit ball to go foul, right, or left. Also, how strong the batter is and the weather affects the hit ball.
Did Scott Schanz play minor league baseball?
Yes for the Jacksonville Suns he is currently a teacher at my middle school Frank Augustus Middle School in Riverside, California.
In baseball the only defensive player allowed to be in foul territory is the catcher. Otherwise it's a fielders balk.
How far should a high school baseball player be able to hit a baseball if he throws it to himself?
Tosses it in the air and hits hit with the power he can hit it 300 feet easy. High School kids with all the suppliments out there today can hit like a pro.
Who coined the phrase it's outta here?
Although not credited for inventing the phrase, Philadelphia broadcaster Harry Kalas is known for his signature use of the phrase, starting in the early 1970's.
Does the Lou Gehrig fund raise for ALS?
Yes! Lou Gehrig died of ALS. After his death they named the disease after him. Well sort of. Its a famous nick name for it you could say.
How often do they replace the three bases in baseball?
Once a year, they just repaint them to make them look new for each game.
When did baseball player Lena Blackburne play?
Lena Blackburne debuted on April 14, 1910 and played his final game on June 5, 1929.
When and where was baseball player Ed Lyons born?
Ed Lyons was born May 12, 1923, in Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
When and where did baseball player Justin Smoak play?
Justin Smoak debuted on April 23, 2010, playing for the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington; he played his final game on September 29, 2013, playing for the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
What causes a baseball batter to recognize that a curve ball is being thrown to home plate?
A seasoned batter can normally spot a curve ball being pitched by the ball's early arc. It is also seen early in its path to the plate by its spin combined by the delivery motion of the pitcher.
Did Brett Favre play baseball?
Yes he did play for the Expos for 2 years as a pitcher the fastest he ever thrrew was 120 mph fastball down the middle.
Cal ripken youth baseball rules?
Can a pitcher re-enter the game as the pither if he did not start the game. He pitched the 3rd inning and the sixth? Thanks Steve
How many right handed first baseman asre there in the majors?
Counting active players who have played at least 50% of their games at 1B this season, here is a handedness breakdown:
Bats right, throws right: 15
Bats left, throws right: 10
Bats both, throws right: 3
Bats left, throws left: 12
Bats right, throws left: 0
Bats both, throws left: 1
Total right-handed throwers: 28
Total left-handed throwers: 13
Total right-handed batters: 15
Total left-handed batters: 22
Total switch hitters: 4
How many innings are in a baseball game?
There are 9 innings in college and MLB.
There are 7 innings in high school.
Either can go into extra innings in case of a tie.
