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Cincinnati Reds
Originally the Red Stockings when they first started playing as baseball's first professional team, the Cincinnati Reds became one of the charter members of the National League in 1876. Here you can ask questions about the players, the coaches and anything else about the team.
353 Questions
What is the average age of a Cincinnati Reds player?
As of the 2014 season, the average age of a Cincinnati Reds player is 27.1 years old.
What size is a baseball used in the MLB?
Great question. The research I did show's that the ball size and weight has not changed since the late 1800's. I found this information on the following website www.npl.uiuc.edu/~a-nathan/pob/evolution.html. I hope it helps and enjoy. Charles
In 1854 the weight of a baseball could be between 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 ounces. The size of the ball was 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. This would make the circumference of the ball to be between 8 5/8 to 11 inches. In 1872 the weight of the ball was changed to be not less than 5 ounces and not more than 5 1/4 ounces. The size was also change to not less than 9 inches to not more than 9 1/4 inches in circumference. This would make the diameter of the ball to be between 2 7/8 to 2 15/16 inches. This is still the size of the ball being used today.
9"- 5 oz."Lemon Peal" Baseballs were one of the first style of baseball used. ten inches in circumference and weighing 5.25 ounces these baseballs were commonly used between 1850 -1860. In 1859 the rules stated that a ball must weigh 5.75 to 6 ounces and measure 9.75 to 10 inches in circumference. Two years later, the ball specifications were changed to 5.5 to 5.75 ounces and 9.5 to 9.75 inches in circumference. By the 1870's the "Figure 8" stitched baseballs were used similar to the baseball used today. The official size and weight of today's baseball is 9" circumference - 5 oz. the same as it was in the 1950's. -Steven KeyManWhat was Cincinnati's original name?
Cincinnati was founded in 1788 as Losantiville. The name loosely means "City across from Licking river". In 1790, Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest Territory, changed the name of the settlement to "Cincinnati" in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati, of which he was a member. The society honored General George Washington, who was considered a latter day Cincinnatus, the Roman farmer who was called to serve Rome as dictator, an office which he resigned after completing his task of defeating the Aequians.
When do 2009 reds single game tickets go on sale?
Individual tickets for Astros games usually go on sale around the 2nd week of February. So give it until Valentine's Day or so.
Did the Cincinnati reds when a World Series in the 90's?
Cincinnati Reds won the 1990 world series - their last world series win.
Who coached the 1980 Cincinnati Reds?
Manager #10 Sparky Anderson
#6 Alex Grammas
#18 Ted Kluszewski
#2 Russ Nixon
#11 Ron Plaza
#3 George Scherger
#4 Larry Shepard
What is the value of a 1947 Cincinnati Reds team signed baseball?
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable.If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less.
What were baseball player Fred Toney's batting stats playing for Cincinnati Reds in 1918?
In 1960, Wally Post played in 77 games for the Cincinnati Reds, batting in all of them. He had 249 at bats, getting 70 hits, for a .281 batting average, with 0 sacrifice hits, 3 sacrifice flies, and 38 runs batted in. He was walked 28 times, 3 times intentionally. He struck out 51 times. He hit 14 doubles, 0 triples, and 17 home runs.
What is the most runs scored by the Cincinnati Reds in a single inning?
29 against the St. Louis Browns on June 8, 1950. The Red Sox won that game 29-4. Incredibly, the day before (June 7, 1950), the Red Sox defeated the Browns 20-4. The 49 runs scored in those two games is an MLB record for runs scored in consecutive games.
What is the Cincinnati Reds win loss record by year by year?
Click on the 'Baltimore Orioles History' link below to see their season's records along with related statistics.
What hotel do the Cincinnati Reds stay in while in Pittsburgh?
The Westin. (All but the Yankees, though they don't come to town very often).
What jersey number did Ken Griffey Sr wear as a Red?
Ken Griffey Sr. wore uniform number 30 as a Cincinnati Red from 1973 - 1981, and from 1989 - 1990. He wore number 25 with the Cincinnati Red in 1988.
Click on the 'Cincinnati Reds Rosters' link on this page and check out the Rosters, Opening Day Line-Ups & Uniform Numbers section. There you can find all the numbers of the players for each season.
What were baseball player Jerry Reuss's batting stats playing for Cincinnati Reds in 1987?
In 1987, Jerry Reuss played in 7 games for the Cincinnati Reds, batting in all of them. He had 8 at bats, getting 1 hits, for a .125 batting average, with 2 sacrifice hits, 0 sacrifice flies, and 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 5 times. He hit 1 doubles, 0 triples, and 0 home runs.
Who is the team doctor for the Cincinnati Reds?
Dr. Timothy Kremchek has been Medical Director for the Cincinnati Reds since 1998.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/community/rcf_board.jsp
How many games did the Cincinnati Reds win in 1919 before the world series?
The Reds have played in the World Series nine times (world championships in bold): 1919, 1939, 1940, 1961, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1990.
What is the value of an autographed Ken Griffey Jr baseball?
A Ken Griffey, Jr. single signed baseball is worth between $75.-$100.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. In a recent auction a Ken Griffey, Jr single signed baseball sold for $107.
What does MLB do with used baseballs?
Used baseballs are either thoroughly cleansed to be used in other games, used in batting practice, or recycled to make new baseballs.
When does batting practice start at Great American Ballpark?
Batting practice at the Great American Ballpark starts approximately one hour before game time. The Cincinnati Reds play their home games at this ballpark.
