How far can a person hit a Wiffle ball?
The farthest I have ever hit a wiffle ball is 150 feet or so.
Why did Lou Gehrig wear number 4?
When the New York Yankees started putting numbers on their uniforms, they used the numbers 1-8 for the players that were starters. The number of the player corresponded to the position in the batting order that the player hit. Lou Gehrig hit fourth in the batting order, so he was given #4. Babe Ruth hit third in the batting order, so he was given #3.
Chicago Cubs players that wore Number 33?
Only a few Giants baseball players have worn the No. 13 in San Francisco. Among those who apparently weren't superstitious:
Tampa Bay Devil Rays dugout first or third?
In baseball the home team is in the first base dugout and the visiting team is in the third base dugout. So when the Devil Rays are playing at home they are in the first base dugout. When they are playing a road game, they are in the third base dugout.
What is the difference between lacrosse cleats and baseball cleats?
The difference is that baseball cleats are heavier and most ive seen have metal. Lacrosse cleats are shorter, better, and lighter than baseball cleats. Lacrosse cleats are a mix between soccer and football cleats. And it feels o so right.
A two-base hit in baseball is officially named a double.
What pitcher has the second most strikeouts in MLB history?
Randy Johnson: Entering the 2008 season, he was 56 strikeouts behind Roger Clemens for second all time. Through his August 6th start against Pittsburgh, he had 114 strikeouts for the season, closing the gap to Nolan Ryan (1st all-time) to slightly under 1,000 strikeouts. http://www.enth.com/Home.aspx?q=what+pitcher+has+the+most+strikeouts
What are the differences in the sports baseball and softball?
A baseball is smaller than a softball, and a softball is made of softer material (hence the name). Pro baseball players get on ESPN, become famous and make millions. Pro softball players get on ESPN2 at 1 in the morning and no one knows their names.
How many are there in Major League Baseball regular season?
There used to be 8 teams. But, starting in the 2012 season, there are 10 teams.
What help would be needed? In fastpitch softball it is legal to hit a pitch that touchs the ground 1st. In slo-pitch, then the ruling should be a foul ball. ---- It is also completely legal in MLB and little league baseball as well.
In USSSA softball, if a pitched ball strikes the ground before crossing home plate not only can the batter legally hit the ball, but any runners on base may immediately leave their base and run toward the next base. If the batter does not swing and hit the ball, it is called a ball and the runners must return to their bases.
No, a wild pitch is a wild pitch -- it is considered a mistake charged to the pitcher.
An "error" in baseball is a fielding mistake. A pitcher can make an "error" but only on a batted or thrown ball.
Whats faster a blink of an eye or a 99 pitch speed baseball?
A Blink of the Eye is a 0.40 of a second a 99 mph baseball is 0.395 of a secondwhich means the baseball is faster if you don't believe watch the pros that throw 95 mph if you blink you will not the see the ball
What does slugging pct mean in baseball?
Slugging Pct. meants Slugging Percentage, it's a stat that adds up a batter's total number of bases reached via actual hits (singles, doubles, triples and Homeruns) and divides that total by their total number of at-bats.
How many coaches allowed on field during a softball game?
There is no rule on the number of people allowed in the dugout. The rule states that only players, coaches, bat boys, managers, trainers, substitutes, & players on the disabled list are allowed in the dugout. Ejected players and coaches are not allowed to stay in the dugout.
Who owns the Oakland California Oakland As baseball team?
Stephen Schott and Kenneth Hofmann co-owned the A's in 2002.
Where was baseball first played?
Baseball can be played anywhere on land. To be more specific, it can be played on a baseball diamond or a baseball field. Most people play on a baseball diamond when they compete and/or play for fun. They are most likely to be at nearby parks.
There are usually provisions in a player's contract that take into account nonplay due to injury that will call for a reduced salary until the player can play again. It is up to a team and their rules to determine how a MLB contract is written. A player that retires due to injury might receive a reduced buy out amount.
Who wears the number 28 on the New York Yankees?
The first baseball team to use numbers on uniforms was the 1916 Cleveland Indians when they wore small numbers on the sleeves of their uniforms, as a way of identifying the players. This practice was short lived.
in 1929 the New York Yankees decided to wear numbers to the backs of their jerseys. The numbers corresponded to each player's general position in the lineup.for example Babe Ruth wore No. 3, since he usually batted third, and Lou Gehrig wore No. 4 as he batted fourth.
High unifrom numbers arehanded out to rookies, and players that most likely will not make the team out of spring training. Number 68 is more of a number handed out to a football player. The Yankees have retired a lot of numbers but, it could be a real long time before they get to 68. Here is a list of Yankee players that wore uniform number 68. * Brad Arnsberg * Russ Springer * Charlie Sands * Dioner Navarro (2004)
Can outfielders make infield plays on the base?
Yes. Any fielder can make a play anywhere on the field.