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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 was the longest Minnesota Twins baseball game?
all baseball games are 9 innings unless there is a tie at the end. after that they keep going until someone scores the GW run.
Who is the PA announcer for the Chicago Cubs?
The Mets PA announcer is Alex Anthony. He also works Jets games at Giants Stadium, and some Islanders games at the Nassau Coliseum. He also does voice-over work for SNY, and several radio and television commercials and promos. Here's a sample of his work: http://alexanthony.voices.com/
Who was the first blue jay to hit 4 home runs in one game?
First baseman Doug Ault hit the first home run in Blue Jay history on April 7, 1977 off Ken Brett of the Chicago White Sox.
What benefits do ushers at baseball games have?
they are able to meet the basketball players and they make good money
What baseball league are the Minnesota Twin in?
The Minnesota Twins play in the American League of Major League Baseball.
Why do fielders tag runners especially at second base even when they are very obviously on the bag?
Usually this happens when the runner is sliding in, or has just slid into the bag. It is a measure in case the runner comes off the bag while getting up, or simply a "why not, you never know" kind of deal where they tag just to be sure.
Which visor will fit a baseball hockey style catchers mask?
Yeah it will. Oakley visors will fit into Rawlings masks
Who pays MLB players when they get injured?
Major League Baseball players get paid during an injury depending on the terms of their individual contracts. Most daily players will continue to draw their normal salary. However, their are some players who might be demoted to the minors or cut.
Why are most ground balls missed in baseball?
Because of the uneven nature of the outfield, ground balls will tend to bounce unexpectedly, making them difficult to predict. Most outfielders are instructed to "Trap" the ball rather than catching it with a glove. Trapping the ball gives you a lot larger surface to stop the ball.
Can a mlb team play with 8 players?
In accordance with FIFA Laws of the Game you may not start a game with fewer than 7 players.
Are there any major league baseball players from Belize?
no sorry
There has been one MLB player that was born in Belize. That was Chito Martinez (born in Belize City in 1965 when the country was known as British Honduras) who was an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles from 1991-1993.
How old did you have to be to play in the Little League World Series of baseball?
I played Little League in Islip, NY between 1957 and 1961. If you were thirteen before August first, you were too old. That was the maximum age. Our league won a state title and got to the state tournament four out of six years. That increases interest in baseball and as a result, the minimum age went up. When I started in 1957, you had to be eight before August first of 1957 to play.
Why do major league baseball players use wood bats?
one reason is that it makes it harder to hit the ball far
Does a corked bat help the power of the hit?
corking makes the bat lighter so you can swing it faster therefore generating greater speed at the point of impact with the ball, transferring more speed to the ball as it leaves the bat, causing the ball to fly further (provided you don't break the bat and look like a fool - corking a bat weakens the bat as well as making it lighter).
Does Missouri have a major baseball team?
To date, there have been 36 University of Missouri baseball players that made it to Major League Baseball.
Is hitting a baseball an example of a pull?
'Pulling the ball' is a term used with hitting and is when a right handed batter hits a ball to the left side of the field or a left handed batter hits a ball to the right side of the field.
Where do the iron pigs minor league baseball play?
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are the AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies that plays in the International League.
What is the minimum age for major league baseball players?
It is rare, except for kickers and punters, to see a player who is 40+ years of age. Most players that have a long career retire sometime in their thirties. In other words,
Kickers and Punters - Around 40+ Everyone else - Mid-late 30s
Which Major League Baseball teams have indoor stadiums?
Seattle Mariners' Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, USA
Milwaukee Brewers' Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, USA
Retractable Roofs with AstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D:Toronto Blue Jays' Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, USA(Other stadiums all are OUTDOOR and fields' have GRASS)
What is the oldest team in minor league baseball?
The team now known as the New York Yankees in 1901, playing in Baltimore with the name "Orioles." The team moved to New York in 1903 and did not adopt the name "Yankees" until 1913.
The National League team playing in Chicago has a continuous history since 1876. The team now known as the Braves has also existed since then, although they have changed their city more than once. The NL team playing in Philadelphia has had the name "Phillies" continuously since 1883.
What team does manny ramirez play for?
The Major League Baseball teams in which Manny Ramirez has played for are the Cleveland Indians which he played with 1993-2000, the Boston Red Sox which he played with 2001-2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers which he played with 2008-2010, the Chicago White Sox which he finished the rest of the 2010 season with and the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2011 season however he didn't finish the year with him due to his decision to retire.
