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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 number did Alex Rodriguez wear in Texas?
Alex Rodriguez wore #3 as a member of the Texas Rangers between 2001-2003.
Why is baseball equipment too expensive?
Hockey equipment is like any other manufactured product. Manufacturers have to factor in their overhead ( salaries, maintenance, cost of materials etc) and then sell their products at a price that will make them a profit. Also, manufacturers charge what they think the market will bear and as long as people are willing to pay these high prices the cost of equioment will remain high.
To thow a fork ball yo need to split your finger like a splitter and throw it like a changeup
What are two similarities in hockey and baseball?
They both have balls
It's a sport
It involves sweating
Tiring
You use your hands (catching for baseball, dribbling for basketball)
other than that they are not very similar
Who has the highest batting average in major league baseball?
Ty Cobb has the highest batting average, with a .366 bating average.
Where do the New York Yankees stay when they play in Tampa?
Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Florida
Who hit the most home runs by a Minnesota Twin in the Metrodome?
I believe it's Jacque Jones, with 20 lead-off home runs. I was searching for the answer myself and they announced it during the Sox-Twins game tonight.
What famous players have worn the number 45?
There are some famous numbers in the history of football. Some are known for the number, others are known for the players who have worn them. The number 45 has been worn by Bob Gibson among others.
Is EJ Chavez a scout for the New York Yankees?
Yes Mr. EJ Chavez was one of the best talent scouts the New York Yankee's ever had in their entire History.
How far can a baseball be hit?
The little league home run fence in non tourney play is 200 down the left and right field fence and 205 in center field. In tourney play it is 220 down the left and right field fence and 225 in center field.
What is the Chicago White Sox theme song?
they dont have one but there are some peoms on them that are really cool
When and where was baseball player Francisco Cabrera born?
Francisco Cabrera was born October 10, 1966, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R..
Is a drop 10 for a baseball bat in little league baseball legal?
Yes, certain bats are. If they are metal, they must be BBCOR certified. If they aren't, then it's illegal. However, any size of wooden bat is legal for play
*as a side-note, I have been umpiring for 3 years, so I know what I'm talking about
Most MLB teams fly Delta. As of two years ago, I know these did:
Braves, Mets, Marlins, Phillies, Pirates, Reds, Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Angels, Yankees, Red Sox, D-Rays, Mariners, and Padres.
If a team is in an airline's hub city, they tend to fly that airline. Like the Diamondbacks on US Air, or the Astros on Continental.
Sponserships don't mean anything. The last time the Super Bowl was in Atlanta, Southwest was the sponsor. Southwest does not even fly to Atlanta, and I have never seen an NFL team fly on Southwest even though they are the official sponsor of the NFL.
Most likely Southwest since they sponcer baseball, I know they Fly hockey teams. Some ball clubs also take a bus or train depending on their opponents
What are the 4 types of pitches?
The most basic pitch is the fastball. There is also the change-up, curveball, drop-ball, rise-ball, screwball, drop-curve, rise-curve, and knuckleball. So, I guess there are nine different softball pitches. Hope that helped!
What does catchers catch can mean?
The expression is "Catch as catch can." It means "Do the best you can given the situation."
When is the next time the Detroit Tigers will play the Chicago Cubs in Chicago?
In 1907 & 1908 the Cubs beat the Tigers in 4 and 5 games.
What activity burns the most calories jogging walking sleeping or playing baseball?
It really isn't the activity so much as the effort you put into it.
For Example:
- Weightlifting= Less calories, but more muscle, evidently more weight loss overall, but better for muscle growth
- Running= More calories burned, but not much muscle gained, better for pure weight loss
Who covers first base on a double play when the ball is hit to first baseman?
That depends on where the 1st baseman fields the ball. If the 1st baseman can field the ball, throw to second, and have enough time to get safely back to the base to catch the return throw, then (s)he will cover. If not, then it is the responsibility of the pitcher.
How much money a baseball player makes?
Salaries range from $350,000 for the league minimum to $27.5 M for the highest paid player (Alex Rodriguez).
The average salary has not been published for 2008 yet, but it will be somewhere between $2 - $3.5 M.
the minimum wage for a major league baseball player is almost $400000
Instructions for keeping official baseball scorebook?
In Alphabetical Order Abbreviations Definitions * or ! Great Defensive Play 1B Single 2B Double 3B Triple A Assist BB Base on Balls BK Balk BS Blown Save BT Bunt CG Complete Game CS Caught Stealing DP Double Play DH Designated Hitter E Error Et Error on Throw F Foul FC Fielder's Choice FO Force-Out FP Fielding Percentage G Game GA Games Ahead GB Games Behind GIDP Grounded into Double Play GS Games Started HB Hit by Ball HBP Hit By Pitch HR Home Run I Interference IBB Intentional Base on Balls IF Infield Fly IP Innings Pitched IW Intentional Walk K Strikeout Kc Strikeout - Called Ks Strikeout - Swinging L Left or Losses LD Line Drive LOB Left on Base LP Losing Pitcher NP Number of Pitches Thrown Obs Obstruction OF Outfield OS Out Stealing PB Passed Ball PH Pinch Hit PO Putout PR Pinch Runner R Right RBI Runs Batted In RS Runner(s) Stranded S or SH Sacrifice Hit SAC Sacrifice SB Stolen Base SF Sacrifice Fly SHO Shutout SO Strikeouts SV Save T Triple TB Total Bases TP Triple Play U Unassisted Putout W Walk WP Wild Pitch
