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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
Can batter touch home plate when swinging at a pitch ball?
well you can do anything you want. first of all both feet have to be in the batters box while making contact with the ball. if your foot is on home plate while making contact with the ball you are out!!
Who has the most errorless games in MLB history?
I'm sure a lot of people would probably say bill buckner in game 6 of the 1986 World Series in which buckner let a ground ball go through his legs at first base. The mets won the game and the series in 7 games.
Will Arod play for the Red Sox?
== == most likely not ---- If they pay him enough to leave the Yankees
How much are topps baseball stamps worth?
Where do the Atlanta Braves play their home games?
Turner Field (previously Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium)
How many perfect games in total in the mlb?
Don Larsen pitched the only Perfect game in baseball history. On October 8, game 5 of the 1956 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The 1956 World Series featured the New York Yankees vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers.
What is Major League Baseball trophy called?
The trophy awarded to the World Series winner is called the Commissioner's Trophy and is small in stature compared to the Stanley Cup.
Also unlike the the Stanley Cup, a new Commissioner's Trophy is awarded each season, where as the Stanley Cup is passed on to the next winner every season.
What is the backstop position?
The backstop on a baseball field is position behind home plate to block stray pitches or foul balls. This helps to prevent more balls from being lost in the stands and potential injuries to spectators.
Are the St. Louis Cardinals better than the LA Dodgers?
My opinion is the Cubs but it depends on what year, this year I think the cubs are better according to the player stats. <----- to who ever said the cubs are better, screw you. the cubs even claim st. louis to be baseball heaven. to the original poster of the question, compare the team records and decide for yourself. the fact of the matter remains that the cards have won more world series' than the cubs and year for year the cards have a better win/loss record period.
Why was the baseball invented?
It WAS CREATED FOR FREAKIN BASEBALL AND IF YOU DIDNT KNOW THAT YOUR DUMB!
What is the minimum salary for a professional baseball player in 2010?
15 million is the least amount. You can get paid up to 450 million dollars a year in 2009. But that just depends on how good you are.
What does the baseball statistic OBP mean?
It is a combination of 3 different stats. They are OBP/SLG/OPS, which mean
On Base Percentage (OBP)
Slugging Percentage (SLG)
OBP Plus SLG (OPS)
Here is the formula for each one.
On Base Percentage (OBP) is used to determine how often a batter reaches base safely divided by his number of plate appearances.
[Hits (H) + Walks (BB) + Hit By Pitch (HBP)] / [At Bats (AB) + Walks (BB) + Hit By Pitch (HBP) + Sacrifice Flies (SF)]
Slugging Percentage (SLG) is used to determine how much power a batter has
Total Bases (TB) / At Bats (AB)
On Base Percentage Plus Slugging Percentage (OPS) is exactly that:
OBP + SLG
This statistic is used to determine how well-rounded a batter is.
Does Hunter Pence bat right or left?
MLB player Kenley Jansen can bat right or left (i.e. he is a switch hitter).
How many cheerleading teams are there in the US?
I'm not sure how many teams, but I do know that there is around 2 million girls involved with cheerleading in the US.
There are currently about 30 countries in the world that have competitive cheerleading squads
When and where did baseball player Roy Meeker die?
Roy Meeker died March 25, 1929, in Orlando, FL, USA.
Where was the Minnesota Twins Dugout at Metrodome?
the Third baseline was the Twins dougout. The first baseline is the major league norm
How much does Jose Canseco bench press?
Judging by his incredible size and power these are his numbersBench Press:480 pounds to 560 pounds
Squat:700-845 pounds
Deadlift 750-850 pounds
What league do the Florida Marlins play in?
The name of the Major League Baseball team that plays in Miami, Florida is the Miami Marlins.
Mike Miller was the 2000-01 NBA Rookie of the Year. He received 60.5% of the votes for the Rookie of the Year award. In his first season in the league, while playing with the Orlando Magic, Miller averaged 11.9 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.6 SPG and 0.2 BPG in 29.1 MPG.
The top vote getters for NBA Rookie of the Year in 2001, were:
- Mike Miller (ORL) - 75 (first place votes)
- Kenyon Martin (NJN) - 36
- Marc Jackson (GSW) - 7
- Darius Miles (LAC) - 3
- Morris Peterson (TOR) - 3
What hotel do the Boston Red Sox stay at when in Philadelphia?
The boston red sox don't reveal where they stay, but if you are a true fan you can find out from players blogs and fans blogs. Hope this helps!! ;)
Why does a baseball catcher's mitt have more padding than a conventional glove?
because the catcher is having a baseball thrown over and over and over into his mitt at around 85 mph, and there has to be a lot of padding to cushion that blow. or else it will break his hand. fast.
