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How many double headers do major league teams play?

Sept 6, 2008 O's @ A's that was not scheduled double header, was a make up game cause of rain out, and there have been many more doubleheaders since? including today (june 8,2009 tigers/whitesox) the question is when was the last "scheduled" doubleheader (beginning of season) and i have been looking into, but cant find exact year they stopped doing them? going by memory i belive selig and mlb stop scheduling them in the mid 90`s?? (remember ernie banks being saddened and outspoken on the matter)) doubleheaders were fans could attend both games! (good old days) fans have to pay twice to attend these makeup doulbeheaders and take 2 to 3 hours between games so they can clear out fans and clean up

What is the origin of the baseball term pinch hitter?

In the game of baseball, a pinch hitter is the term given to a player that is substituted for the next scheduled hitter. The term gets its name from the phrase in a pinch, meaning the ability to do something in short order or notice.

What is Utah's baseball team?

They don't have one, but they would probably vote for a team in Colorado, California or Washington

When was the first game at pnc park?

The First Game at PNC Park was an exhibition game against the New York Mets on March 31, 2001. The first regular season game was played on April 9, 2001

What is the fastest underhand pitch ever thrown?

The top 5 fastest Pitches ever recorded were...

1. John Smoltz...............112 mph

2. Nolan Ryan................106 mph

3.Eric Sjoberg................104 mph

4.Joel Zumaya................103 mph

5.Armando Benitez.........102 mph

How far apart are the bases for t-ball?

According to official World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA) rules there should be 60 feet between bases.

What is the channel of the Detroit Tigers?

The Tigers play almost every game on the channel Fox Sports Detroit (about 150 in a year). It would be channel 663 for DirecTV, channel 30 for Comcast, channel 737 for AT&T U-Verse, and channel 430 for Dish.

What is the minimum number of at bats to qualify for batting title?

Generally 400 but the amount has varied as the number of games played changes. For instance George Brett won the batting title with a .390 average in a strike shortened season. Nevertheless walks do not count, since they do not count as at bats. In the early 70s a player lost the batting crown with 399 at bats when 400 were required. This rule has changed however. Now, a player just short of the required at bats could ADD the number of hitless at bats (generally meaning walks) to the number of at bats which will permit the player to still win the batting crown as long as the average does not drop below the player just below him. ---- To win a batting title in MLB, a batter must have a minimum of 502 total plate appearences for the season. Yes, any at bat that results in a non-official at bat (walk, sacrifice, hit by pitch) counts towards the total number of plate appearances.

At what speed does a fastball hiss?

The seam on the basebal (the stitching) causes drag/friction, this has a resonance thus produces an audible pitch (no pun intended).

What are the names of the St. Louis Cardinals?

The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won 11 World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to the New York Yankees, who have won 27. They have played in 18 Fall Classics, tying them with the Dodgers and Giants for most World Series appearances among National League clubs and second overall to the Yankees' 40 appearances. The Cardinals are the reigning World Series champions, having defeated the Texas Rangers in seven games in the 2011 World Series.

How many double stitches on a baseball?

There are 108 double stiches on a baseball. The first and last stitches are hidden. It is stiched by hand, with red wax string~

What did Jesse Owens do after baseball?

Shoeless Joe left baseball and because a famous pop star

And he asked the musical question is she really going out with him

He had a couple albums and a comeback in the 80's

But he never won a Grammy and he never was the same

And he never could be satisfied with critical acclaim

Cause the critics all confused him with the great Elvis Costello

Yes the critics all confused him with the great Elvis Costello

-Jonathan Coulton

How is a bat corked?

The accepted way to cork a wood bat is to drill a one inch hole ten inches deep in the barrel of the bat. Then insert Styrofoam or cork. It makes the batter somewhat lighter and changes the center of gravity.

Does a curve ball really curve?

Yes, the curve ball curves. This is because of the way the ball is thrown, which is a kind of a spin/jerky fast motion.

When and where did baseball player Nate Kellogg die?

Nate Kellogg died July 19, 1923, in Brooklyn, NY, USA.

What does ap mean in baseball?

If you are referring to media reports about football, it stands for AMERICAN PRESS

How many professional baseball teams in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has two professional football teams - the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. There are also dozens of college teams, most notably Penn State and University of Pennsylvania. There are also many, many high school football teams.

Why is it best to extend your hand forward when catching a fast moving baseball?

When the baseball hits your hand, its energy will be transferred to your hand and arm (and to some extent, the rest of your body and everything its in contact with). This energy will move your hand backwards suddenly. If the joints in your arm are already near their' limits then this transfer of energy may damage the joints. Extending your hand forward prevents this.

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