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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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What famous baseball players wear 4?

The Red Sox players that wore number 4 were Ben Oglivie, Tommy Harper, Butch Hobson, Carney Lansford, Tom Satrianio, Norm Siebern, Billy Conigliaro, Jackie Jensen, Roman Mejias, Bill Schesinger, Jim Gosger, Don Demeter, Lou Boudreau, Lou Clinton, Ken Keltner, Sam Mele, Joe Cronin, Roy Johnson, Smead Jolley, Eric McNair, Rabbit Warstler and Hal Rhyme.

What state are the Cincinnati red stockings from?

The Cincinnati Red Stockings got their name because the main feature of their uniform was long red stockings. This was a novelty added by founding member George B. Ellard.

What is coach pitch baseball?

Coach pitch baseball is a youth type of baseball, usually the step after T-ball and before player pitch. In coach pitch, the coaches of each team will pitch to the opposing team and with the intent of allowing the hitters to hit, or put the ball in play, rather than attempting to strike the batter out. Coach pitch is usually for ages 6-8, but can vary a year or so in age groups. Many coach pitch leagues have gone to a pitching machine rather than have the coach pitch, and will have a team player playing next to the pitch machine as a fielder.

Is there a time limit on the time to run the bases when you hit a home run?

There isn't an official time limit, but they know that they are there to play baseball. If a runner is taking too long to circle the bases, the umpire will speed it up.

What is a walk on in college baseball?

A walk on program is a program that allows potential athletes to tryout for the team. A walk on is an athlete on the team but is not on scholarship, so basically it is a student who pays for his own school but is on the team. If you earn your spot on the roster and perform well then you could possibly receive a scholarship. A walk on is usually not recruited. They try out on their own will. Sometimes if a program is out of scholarship money there is recruited walkons

Why is Babe Ruth called the Sultan of Swat?

It's because he was great at swatting the ball; home runs.


"Swat" is also a double meaning: "Swat" is also the name of an actual district in Pakistan (which would have been part of British India when Babe Ruth was active). At various times in its history, Swat's leaders were called Sultans. So, there were "real" Sultans of Swat in history, and doubtless a sportswriter with some sense of history and geography gave The Babe this enduring nickname.

Do three outs equal lining in baseball or softball?

There are 6 outs in one inning. Each team have to bat until they get 3 outs. Both teams bat once in one inning.
6 per inning three outs per side
In Australia There Are Six Outs In A Inning For Baseball
3 outs
There are 6 outs in an inning, 3 for each team.

What position does alfonso soriano play?

Alfonso Soriano is the Cubs' All Star left fielder. Soriano began his Major League carreer as a second baseman for the Yankees. He was traded to the Texas Rangers for Alex Rodriguez, and then to the Washington Nationals. He signed a Cub record $136 million 8-year deal before the 2007 season.

Who was the First Mexican Player to play in Major League Baseball?

The first Mexican born player in MLB was outfielder Mel Almada, born in Huatabampo, Sonora, who played his first game for the Boston Red Sox on September 8, 1933. Almada played 7 seasons in MLB with the Red Sox, Senators, Browns, and Dodgers and ended his career with a .284 batting average.

What third baseman wears number 5?

Ron Santo

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Johnny Moore(1932)

Riggs Stephenson (1933-34)

Tuck Stainback (1935-36)

Billy Jurges (1937-38)

Dick Bartell (1939)

Billy Rogell (1940)

Bill Myers (1941)

Clyde McCullough (1941-42)

Johnny Moore (1945)

Hank Schenz (1947-49)

Bob Ramazzotti (1949-53)

Bruce Edwards (1954)

Vern Morgan (1955)

Frank Kellert (1956)

Bobby Del Greco (1957)

Frank Ernaga (1957)

Tony Taylor (1958-60)

Lou Boudreau (1960)

Jimmie Schaffer (1963-64)

Whitey Lockman (1966)

Joey Amalfitano (1967-71, 1978-81)

Q. V. Lowe (1972)

Adrian Garrett (1974)

Irv Noren (1975)

Randy Hundley (1976)

Al Dark (1977)

Gordy MacKenzie (1982)

Ruben Amaro (1983-86)

Jim Snyder (1987)

Chuck Cottier (1988-91, 1994)

Jim Lefebvre (1992-93)

Jim Riggleman (1995-99)

Rene Lachemann (2000-2002)

Tom Goodwin (2003)

Tony Womack (2003)

Michael Barrett (2004)

Nomar Garciaparra(2004-05)

Ronny Cedeno (2006-08)

Jake Fox (2009)

Sam Fuld (2010)

Reed Johnson (2011)

Can a mlb player catch a fair ball with his baseball cap?

No fielder can use any part of the uniform to catch a batted ball. In fact, if a a fielder touches a fair batted ball with his cap, mask or any part of his uniform detached from its proper place [Rule 7.05(b)], or if a fielder deliberately throws his glove and touches a fair batted ball [Rule 7.05(c)], the runner is entitled to 3 bases without liability to be put out. And it's two bases if it's a throwen ball.

Who is the best player on the washington nationals?

Walter Jones may arguably be the best ever considering he was the best at his position not only for the seahawks but the best ever to play the game as an NFL tackle. However MAtt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander hold the most Seahawk records. And of course Steve Largent was the best WR ever until Jerry Rice broke all his records.

How many baseballs does a baseball player hit a day?

They take so much batting practice each day, mostly on a tee, just working on form. I'd say that 75% of hitting is done on a tee, 24% from batting practice, and 1% games. Overall, It may be about 1,000 balls a day.

Are hollow bats allowed in the Major League Baseball?

major league bats are hollow on top because it helps to even out the weight when you swing, making your hits better

Ball hit under outfielders legs a hit?

If a batter gets a base hit to the outfield that would normally be a single but the ball goes through the legs of an outfielder and the batter winds up on third base, the play would be scored as a single and an error on the outfielder. Depends on the determination of the "official scorer". If the ball goes under the outfielder's legs and, in the official scorer's opinion, it could have been fielded with ordinary effort, and the batter or runners advance an additional base or bases, it would be an error allowing the runners, and/or hitter to advance. If, however, the ball goes under the outfielder's legs and, in the scorers opinion, could not have been fielded by ordinary effort, an error is not necessarily scored on the play.

What type of energy is used to smash a window with a baseball?

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Is it easier to hit a softball than to hit a baseball?

no, its harder

one of my favorite softball quotes~

"If softball were so easy, we'd call it baseball"

also its harder to hoit something with only .250 seconds to react then baseball with .375 seconds to react proving softball is harder and cheering is fun and nice sooo....

Who wore number 5 for the Detroit Tigers?

As of lately, the last 19 seasons, Nick Lidstrom, the captian.

Did Kobe play the all-star game?

No, he did not make the team during his rookie season.

Why did the Florida Marlins change their name to the Miami Marlins?

Major League Baseball decided to add to new teams to the National League in 1985. In 1991 renovations began to transform Joe Robbie Stadium into a baseball stadium. On April 5, 1993, they had their first official game, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Click on the 'Florida Marlins' link on this page to read about the history of the Marlins.

What is the record for most consecutive games with a hit in MLB?

The all time MLB record is 17 consecutive plate appearances reaching base by Frank Ward in 1893. Ward got 8 hits, 8 walks, and hit by a pitch once. The modern day MLB record is held by Hall of Famer Ted Williams who reached base in 16 consecutive plate appearances in 1957. He got six hits, was walked 9 times, and hit by a pitch once.