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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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Did Joe DiMaggio serve in a war?

Yes, Joe DiMaggio was in the military. Though he never saw combat, he did serve as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces from February 1943 to September 1945.

Who is the Oldest pitcher still pitching?

In MLB for the 2009 season, that is Jamie Moyer of the Philadelphia Phillies at age 46 (born November 18, 1962).

How many games do the New York Yankees have left to play until the regular season is over?

Through September 28, 2010, the Yankees have four games remaining. One at Toronto and three at Boston.

When and where was baseball player Ray Foley born?

Will Foley debuted on August 23, 1875, playing for the Chicago White Stockings at 23rd Street Grounds; he played his final game on May 22, 1884, playing for the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) at .

What is the most popular MLB team?

As of right now the most popular team in Japan is the Boston Red Sox. This is because of there newest player to join as pitter called Daisuke Matsuzaka. (Nickname- Dice K). He is who everyone is watching in Japan. After that i would have to say the mariners because of Ichiro. But I will stick with the Red Sox.

Can you go to Major League Baseball straight from high school?

Yes, high-school players get drafted into the NHL, but predominately in Minnesota. This is because high-school hockey in MN is at a much higher level than any other state with school hockey.

These players don't often go straight to the NHL out of high-school. Many of them go to play NCAA Div. 1 hockey or go play in the CHL in Canada before going pro.

What are the official colors of the Kansas City Royals?

The official colors of the Pittsburgh Pirates are black, gold and white.

Do football cleats work better for baseball than baseball cleats?

For youth Baseball it probably doesn't make that much difference, but for adult baseball (high school ball and higher), metal baseball cleats are allowed and are more effective than plastic football cleats. Plus, they don't wear down as easily.

Who was the highest paid Red Sox player on the 2006 roster?

According to the Data from Cot's Baseball Contracts, the player with the highest salary is Alex Rodriguez, who will make around $32.8 million during the 2009 MLB season.

Is baseball worldwide?

Baseball is Worldwide and it is still growing all around the world.

Does the batter get to advance to first base if the ball hits the ground and then the batter?

I don't think so. Rule 6.05 (f) states the batter is out if he attempts to hit a 3rd strike then the ball touches him.

According to MLB Rule 6.08(b), the batter is entitled to first base when:

"He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit unless

(1) The ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, or
(2) The batter makes no attempt to avoid being touched by the ball;

If the ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a strike, whether or not the batter tries to avoid the ball. If the ball is outside the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a ball if he makes no attempt to avoid being touched.

When the batter is touched by a pitched ball which does not entitle him to first base, the ball is dead and no runner may advance."

If the batter attempts to hit the pitch and the ball strikes him, according to rule he is NOT entitled to first base and the ball is ruled dead.

What baseball team doesnt have their last names on the back of shirt?

A lot of the older teams that were around 100 years ago don't wear their names on their jerseys, a combination of tradition, and the sentiment that "a true fan will know his player's numbers!"

What is the most important thing in baseball?

Well I have played baseball for many years and I always enjoy running bases, talking with friends, pitching, hitting it is all amazing in an amazing sport in my opinion one of the best. But if I has to choose on pone thing about baseball that is my favorite it would be...probably running bases and being aggressive and stealing when your coach tells you not to. :)

What does TC logo on the Twins baseball caps stand for?

The Minnesota Twins are named after the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. And so the TC stands for Twin Cities.

How far away is second base from home plate on a seventy foot diamond?

Baseball infields are supposed to be square. Therefore, an infield would be 90x90 for Major League Baseball, maybe 40x40 for third graders, and maybe 60x60 for eighth graders. The numbers refer to the distance between bases.

In any case, the formula for calculating the distance from home plate to 2nd base is A Squared + B Squared = C Squared, where A is the distance from home plate to 1st base, B is the distance from 1st base to 2nd base, and C is the distance from home plate to 2nd base.

This sounds like your league has an infield of 50x50. Using the formula above, the distance from home plate to 2nd base would be 70.71 feet, which comes out to 70 feet and 8.5 inches. Your league probably just defines it as 70 feet for simplicity in measuring, thus resulting in the term 50x70.

What is revenue sharing in Major League Baseball?

The idea behind MLB revenue sharing is to take money away from teams that make a lot of money and give it to teams that don't make a lot of money. This is done in an attempt to lessen the difference in the amount of money the richest teams make, and subsequently can spend, in comparison to the poorest teams. Through the end of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (2011 season), all 30 teams pay 31 percent of their local revenues into a pot each season. This pot is then evenly distributed among the 30 teams. A team in New York or Chicago will pay more into this pot than a team in Tampa Bay or Kansas City. MLB distributes a portion of their Central Fund, which is comprised from sources like the television contract with the various networks, among the 30 teams with the teams that have the lowest revenues getting the most money. There is also a 'luxary tax' where a team must pay into a pot a percentage on the portion of their payroll that exceeds a pre-set limit. The Yankees usually have to put money into this pot due to exceeding the pre-set limit on payrolls ... in the 2008 season, the Yankees contributed $21.6 million into this pot. This money is distributed to teams with lower payrolls.

Which president once held a job as a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs?

Ronald Reagan is the former American president who once held a job as an announcer for Chicago Cubs. Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.

Who is or was number 21 on the Mets?

Pitcher- Bob Moorhead (1962), Jack Fisher (1964-67), Jack Aker (1974), Doc Medich (1977), Dale Murray (1978-79), Al Leiter (1998-04), Royce Ring (2005), JJ Putz (2009), Raul Valdes (2010)

Outfield- Joe Hicks (1963), Bob Gallagher (1975), Kevin McReynolds (1987-91, 94), Brett Butler (1995), Alex Ochoa (1995-97), Willie Harris (2011)

First Base- Donn Clendenon (1969-71)

Catcher- Jay Kleven (1976), Charlie O'Brien (1992-93)

Utility- Mike Jorgensen (1980-83), Michael Tucker (2006), Xavier Nady (2006)

Coach- Bobby Valentine (1984), Chuck Hiller (1990)

Third Base- Ray Knight (1984-86)

Second Base- Jose Valentin (2007), Ramon Martinez (2008)

What are the three songs played most at baseball games?

# The National Anthem, played before the game starts (such that the joke is that the last 2 words of the National Anthem are "Play ball") # Take Me Out to the Ballgame, played during the Seventh Inning Stretch # God Bless America, sometimes played during the Seventh Inning Stretch, in some stadiums.

What is Jackie Robinson's legacy?

being the first african-american in the major legues with the dodgers

What is an unassited triple play?

According to the Society for American Baseball Research, there have been 13 unassisted triple plays in MLB since 1876, the first being in 1909. That would make the odds of an unassisted triple play about 1 in every 10 years. Interestingly, these things seem to come in groups. Six of the thirteen came in the 1920s. Three of the thirteen have come in the 2000s. And on top of that, there were unassisted triple plays on successive days in 1927. On May 30, 1927 shortstop Jimmy Cooney of the Chicago Cubs turned an unassisted triple play against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The very next day first baseman Johnny Neun of the Detroit Tigers turned an unassisted triple play against the Cleveland Indians. Click on the 'Unassisted Triple Plays in MLB' link below to see the list of players that have made an unassisted triple play. UPDATE: There was a 14th unassisted triple play on May 12, 2008 when Asdrubal Cabrera of the Cleveland Indians notched one against the Toronto Blue Jays.

What is the name of that baseball player in Field of Dreams who only played one game?

The character played by Burt Lancaster and Frank Whaley in "Field of Dreams" (1989) was Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, based on the real-life New York Giants ballplayer whose only major-league appearance was on June 29, 1905.