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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!
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When did the American League and the national league combine to make the MLB?
The leagues combined in 2000 to form one entity as Major League Baseball.
Rules and regulations adopted by the National Association of Baseball Players held in New York Dec 12, 1866. Section 35: The umpire in any match shall determine when play shall be suspended, and if the game can not be concluded it shall be decided by the last even innings, provided FIVE INNINGS HAVE BEEN PLAYED; and the party having the greatest number of runs shall be declared the winner.
When and where did baseball player Justin Verlander play?
Justin Verlander plays for the Detroit Tigers.
How do you officially score a fielder's choice?
A fielder's choice is when a fielder has choosen to make an out on another runner on base when he could of gotten the batter/runner out instead. The batter/runner is safe, therefore reaching base via a fielder's choice. Please note that this counts as an at-bat and goes against the batter's batting average.
Does a composite bat hit farther than an aluminim bat?
Metal bats hit the ball further which is why at unprofessional levels of baseball they use metal but when you get to the MLB you have to use wood.
What professional sports teams have won championships in 4 straight decades?
The Yankees and Cubs are baseball teams. The Miami Heat is basketball. In football there are the Packers, Bears, Patriots, Eagles and Colts.
Which baseball team play their home games in cities near an ocean?
Pac Bell Field San Francisco
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Los Angeles Dodgers
California Angels
Oakland Athletics
San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Washington Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
Florida Marlins
Houston Astros
Philadelphia Phillies
How many baseball teams are there in the MLB?
Triple A's are the highest level of minor leagues, just below the major leagues. In the International League you have 14 teams; in the Pacific Coast league you have 16 teams and in the Mexican one you have 16 teams
Is a spitball legal in baseball?
I believe Red Faber was the last. He pitched for the White Sox
here is the answer i got when searching for this answer:
The last LEGAL spitball win? Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Burleigh Grimes on September 10, 1934, who appeared in relief and defeated the New York Giants 9-7.
What is the mascot of the Escalon High School Baseball team?
Escalon High School is located in Escalon, California. There baseball team's mascot is the Cougars. The Escalon Cougars are ranked 3,321 in the nation.
What is a curve ball in baseball?
A curveball is a type of pitch in baseball that actually curves as it reaches home plate.
A curveball is not a good pitch for young children to throw, because to throw a curveball, you must flick your wrist, which is not good for a young child's wrist.
There have been debates on whether a curveball actually curves, or if the pitch actually curves when it reaches the plate.
Some nicknames for a curveball are "the bender," "the hook," "Uncle Charlie," "the hammer," "the yakker," "Public Enemy Number 1," or "a breaking pitch."
When did the 1st Major league baseball season begin?
The 2011 Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season began on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (Opening Day).
According to the Wikipedia Article on "Baseball Metaphors for Sex" (Now removed)
5th Base is the act of place a hoop earring into ones anus, inserting your testicles, and removing the earring while screaming "Holy s&^*, my balls are in your a$%!"
Legit that's what it said before Wikipedia removed it. So much Win.
Designated hitter in National League?
That was Dan Driessen of the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the 1976 World Series against the New York Yankees.
Why are the rules of baseball and softball different?
Differences Between Softball and Baseball The softball is usually about 12 inches in circumference, compared to 9 inches for a baseball
The ball is pitched underhand in softball, overhand in baseball
The bases are 60 feet apart in softball, 90 feet apart in baseball
There are 7 innings in a softball game, 9 in a baseball game
Softball starting players may re-enter the game after the first substitution (a second substitution is permanent, the starter may not re-enter). In baseball, a substitution of any kind is permanent
Softball is pitched from a flat 'circle', instead of a mound, as in baseball
The softball infield is all dirt, baseball has grass in the infield
Depending on the softball governing body, distance from the pitching rubber to the plate is 43' or 45', baseball is 60'6"
The outfield fences are typically 300' in softball, a little further in baseball
Because of the proximity of the pitcher to the plate, the size of the ball and a couple of other features, Softball strategy involves much more 'small ball', meaning bunting and slapping to advance runners in order to score.
Other answers from the community:The objective of the games are basically the same. Balls/strikes/outs are consistent. Baseball can leave the base prior to the pitcher releasing the ball, whereas in softball the runners may not leave until the ball is released. If you are familiar with baseball, you can research softball under ASA or Pony leagues for additional information.
At the minutia level of detail, softball players curiously do not wear pants, like baseball players [in 2008, the trend toward pants is gaining momentum...basically TEAM USA (the Olympic Team, is one of the last organized teams that wear shorts]. The softball is usually yellow vs. white. The softball pitcher may leave the pitching rubber during delivery before releasing the ball; in baseball this would be an illegal pitch. The softball bat is also different from a baseball bat in that it is not tapered. In ASA Softball, all players are required to have a cage attached to the batting helmet.
Who created to first baseball?
Baseball beinng played on, and around farms, would have seeked the help of local worlkers to make the baseballs. The earliest baseballs were made by local craftsman, farmers, and seamstress. They used materials that were readily available. Some time around 1876, Albert G. Spalding and his brother, J. Walter Spalding, obtained the right to produce the official National League baseball, which they would continue to produce for the next 100 years.
What is the average distance a 9 year old can hit a baseball?
An average 10 year old girl hits a softball about 15 to 25 feet.
How many players are allowed on a baseball field?
According to the rules there are no limits in Spring Training however there is a limit of 25 players during the regular season with the exception of Double Headers and All Star Rosters, the limit is increased to 40 starting on September 1 until the Postseason begins at which point the Active Roster returns to the regular season limit of 25 players on a Major League club.
Who has the longest consecutive at bat hitting streak?
The longest high school baseball winning streak is 89, held by Portsmouth High School (NH) which ended April 30, 2012. The longest active is Martensdale-St. Mary's High School, which is at 87 (their season doesn't start until May 21).
The MLB record is 26 set by the 1916 New York Giants.
What is the New York Yankees lineup for 2012?
For the 2007 season, the players that started the most games, by postition, for the Yankees were: C - Jorge Posada
1B - Doug Mientkiewicz
2B - Robinson Cano
3B - Alex Rodriguez
SS - Derek Jeter
LF - Hideki Matsui
CF - Melky Cabrera
RF - Bobby Abreu
The Yankees starting rotation was: Roger Clemens
Mike Mussina
Andy Pettitte
Chien-Ming Wang
What is the team address for the New York Yankees?
Old stadium: E 161st Street & River Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451.
New stadium: 161st and 164th Street.
