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What makes a major league baseball player? While watching the league playoffs, I wondered where did these guys come from? They are from different countries, ethnic groups, religions and have a wide variety of ages and physiques. Have you read a book, or studied baseball players and baseball for a long time? Did you learn what brings one young boy up to the major leagues, while another never leaves the sand lot or little league?

What was the longest major league baseball at-bat in terms pitches? I'm looking for the longest major league baseball at-bat in terms of pitch count. Example, it took Roger Clemens 17 pitches before he finally got Sammy Sosa to pop out.

Who was the last major league baseball team to integrate? Which Major League Baseball team was the last one to put a black man on their team? Who was that player?

Which Major League Baseball stadium is your favorite to visit for a night game? Out of the 30 Major League Baseball stadiums in MLB, which stadium would you say is your favorite stadium to visit for a night game and why? My favorite MLB stadium to visit for a night game is Turner Field in Atlanta where the Atlanta Braves play baseball because they stadium has good seats, the steating is comfortable, and I feel safe going outside the stadium at nighttime.

How can I find former major league baseball players? I am interested in finding phone numbers, snail mail addresses or email addresses for former major league baseball players who had a very short, "cup of coffee" type career in either the 1970's or 1980's (less than two years - 100 or fewer AB in total career or less than 50IP). I just want to talk with them about their MLB experience.

How did the New York Yankees become the richest baseball club in Major League Baseball? The New York Yankees are the richest baseball club in Major League Baseball and possibly the richest ball club in the world. The team is world millions of dollars and they pay the players very well and are currently building a New Yankee Stadium costing millions and millions of dollars. How did the New York Yankees become the richest baseball club in Major League Baseball and what is their success to being financally secured ball club?

Why did Major League Baseball disable digital download of baseball game broadcasts? Last year, Major League baseball had a wonderful feature: For $3.99 each, you could download any baseball game during the regular season (.wmv format), as well as all post-season games and a wide variety of famous games from the past. This year, that feature has disappeared. I wonder why. It is absolutely a no-lose proposition for MLB, because there are bound to be quite a few people like myself who are willing to pay a modest sum for the ability to build a personal library of baseball game broadcasts.

What do you have to do in order to enter the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft? My younger brother is going into 6th grade and he plays on a little league baseball team. He's a first baseman and he's really good. He's always saying that he wants to make it to the Major Leagues some day and that he wants to play for the New York Yankees. When he reaches high school in a few years and plays baseball there, what does he have to do to get drafted? Obviously, he has to play really hard in high school but what else will he have to do?

Can a major league baseball player throw a ball in the air from one end of my hallway to the other? Please help me settle an office bet. The hallway outside my office is 133.5 feet long, and the ceiling is 8 feet high. Can a major league baseball player (specifically, Ivan Rodriguez, the catcher for the Detroit Tigers) throw a ball and hit the wall at the other end of the hallway without it bouncing on the ground first? I say yes, and have an expensive bottle of irish whiskey riding on it. Any help you can provide with proving me right (I hope) would be much appreciated.

How many players are there currently in Major league Baseball? How many players are there currently in major league baseball How many pitchers? How many catchers? Or where do I find this...I need help ASAP

What paint brand has the colors for Major League Baseball team colors? I am looking to do a themed kitchen and am looking for the colors for Major League Baseball teams. So far I have only been able to find the matches for the NFL. MLS, NBA, and NHL. Does anyone know if the MLB has ever released these?

How many people attend major league baseball? What is the average amount of people attending major league baseball in a season?

What items do the Major league baseball players have to purchase and which items are provided for them? I was wondering if Major League Baseball players have to pay for their own bats, gloves, shoes, etc....which items are provided for them by the team and which items do they have to purchase. I see many baseball players with their gloves personalized and I was wondering if they have to pay for their items or if the baseball club pays for them. What about the catchers....do they have to pay for the chest guard, mask, knee supports...etc?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you in advance!!! :)

What is the biggest city in USA Without a Major League Baseball team ? What is the biggest city in USA Without a Major League Baseball team ?

In what year was the major league baseball season cut short by a 50 day strike? In what year was the major league baseball season cut short by a 50 day strike?

BASEBALL : How many times out of 10 do you think a major league picher could hit the button to drop the clown? You know when you go to a fair or carnival, they have where you can throw a baseball and it you hit the little target the guy drops down in to the water? Well how many times out of 10 do you think a major league baseball picher could hit the button?

Should people stop attending major league baseball games and attend minor league games instead? Considering the exorbitant cost of major league baseball tickets and the recent steroid scandal, should fed-up fans stop attending major league games and start attending minor league games instead, including independent minor league such as the Northern League and the Frontier League, where ticket costs are much lower?

Who is your favorite outfielder in Major League Baseball? Out of all the outfielders in Major League Baseball, which outfielder is your favorite outfielder in MLB?

Why is there such a big fuss about the number of blacks in major league baseball? I guess the number of blacks playing pro ball has fallen. People actually are keeping count? What for? Do you think that the country is discriminating in baseball? You never hear anyone complaining about the numbers of other races playing other major league sports. When will we ever just be americans? Who cares which race dominates which sport? I think that the positions in pro sports go to whoever is most talented. Do we really need affirmative action is pro sports?

Is wwe wrestling more popular then the nba and major league baseball? I know the nfl is more popular then the wwe but it seems to me that wwe wrestling is more popular then the nba and major league baseball because at work and anywhere i go i hear wrestling being more talked about then baseball and basketball. I do hear a lot about basketball and baseball but i seem to hear more about wwe though plus i notice wwe draws more people to their shows then a lot of nba games and baseball games.

How Do Major League Baseball Teams Determine their home dugout? Why do Major League Baseball teams choose the 3rd or 1st base side dugout at their home stadium? Are there rules for this? Or is it just random? Meaning whether the dugout is on the 1st or 3rd base side. Are there rules for this? Or are the teams free to choose on their own?

How do you remove a signature or dirt stains from an Official Major League Baseball? I am trying to remove a signature and some dirt stains from an OMLB (Official Major League Baseball) of mine. Any tips? I am trying to remove it because it was a no name player who signed it and it was a waste of a 15 dollar baseball. Why get a scrub on a OMLB when you can take a shot at getting a star player?

How many World Series have there been all together for Major League Baseball? I've been searching a lot of websites, but I can't find how many World Series there have been for Major League Baseball. I'd be greatful for an answer. THANKS! ... Or if you could tell me when the first World Series occurred that'd be helpful, too. All the websites I have found have been a little irrelevant so far, but I'll keep searching.

why do many women attend Major league baseball but very few men attend Womens Soft ball league games? True? Some men say Major league Baseball is the place to be via television or at the game itself. Many women say Major league baseball is the place to be Many men say womens softball leagues will never compare to Major league baseball because women are inferior to men physically. I say that women are capable of playing major league baseball.

Can or do women have the arm strength to pitch against guys in college or major league baseball? KUDOS to Mackenzie Brown the little leaguer that pitched the shutout. If she continues a career in baseball would she be able to develop into a major league pitcher and pitch well enough to strike out major league males; be on a winning team and help them win the World Series? Now THAT would be something to see! You GO girl.

Who are some current Major League Baseball players who should, someday, be in the Hall of Fame? I'm looking for players who you believe should be in Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame. They can be current players or recently retired players who are not eligible yet. Please back up your statements with reasons, explanations and anything to support your claim. Thanks. Thanks for your answers everybody. I didn't pose the question for any reason other than curiousity. It was interesting to see everyone's take on the issue and I appreciate your input.

Can anyone name any Major League baseball players whose first name begins with the letter U? These are current or former major league baseball players whos first name begins with the letter U? I can think of Ugueth Urbina, U.L Washington, and Urbane Pickering. I'm sure there has to be more but other than those I have yet to think of any.

Where can i watch major league baseball? So i have recently got into MLB and was wondering where do I watch Major League Baseball... someone told me i have to subscribe to some shit to watch it, is that true?

Which teams have the most Hispanic players in the Major League Baseball? If I am correct, 1 out 4 Major League Baseball players are Hispanics, but which teams have the most. It doesn't matter to me, just curious.

Is there a web site that I could buy major league game used baseball equipment? baseball equipment like a bat, glove, or a jersey used by major league baseball players. I want a bat of either larry herndon or Luis Sojo. or a game used baseball glove by joe coleman, Darold Knowles or Steve Mintz.

For recent Major League Baseball and National Football League season, three baseball tickets and two football? For recent Major League Baseball and National Football League season, three baseball tickets and two football tickets cost $105.05 while two baseball tickets and one football ticket cost $58.12. What was the average ticket price for each of the two sports?

Suppose a major league baseball player has hit 8 home runs in the first 15 games, and he keeps up this pace th? Suppose a major league baseball player has hit 8 home runs in the first 15 games, and he keeps up this pace throughout the 169-game season. Express the number y of home runs in terms of the number x of games played.

Do you know somebody who works for the corporation part of Major League Baseball? Do you know someone who works for the corporate part of Major League Baseball? I am a college student looking for a finance internship with the MLB or with my in state team- Detroit Tigers. I am dual majoring in Banking and Finance Management. I need to find someone that has connections with the MLB and get a possible phone number or e-mail. I would even take an internship with a Minor league team as well!

Major League baseball considering Pete Rose for a contender to be voted into Hall of Fame? The great Pete Rose who was banned from Major League Baseball twenty years ago after being in the middle of a gambling scandal is now under consideration to open the doors in the future to allow him to be voted into the Base Ball Hall of Fame and coaching. Should he be given another chance after twenty years.

in major league baseball how far is the mound where the pitcher stands to where the batter hits? in major league baseball grounds how far is the distance from the mound where the pitcher stands to throw the basball to where the batter hit the ball. Could you please say how far the distance is in meters and yards and feet. And could you say if it is the same distance from the mound to the batter in all the major league baseball grounds. Thank you.

What would you rather see at a major league baseball game? If you went to a major league baseball game would you rather see a hitter safe at first with a bunt single then steal second and third base and come home on a sacrifice fly, or see a hitter hit a 500 foot homerun? No right or wrong response and best answer will go to the person with the best explanation

[ Q ] When a Major League Baseball team has a bad season, does firing the manager really make the team better? I know being the manager of a MLB team must be the most stressful job on the planet. When the team is doing good, it's the players who get the respect. When the team is doing bad, the manager gets all the flack. This leads into my question to you "When a Major League Baseball team has a bad season, does firing the manager really make the team better for the next season?" Let me know your thoughts.

Looking for a website that list statistics for major league baseball players past, and present? what is website where i can find indept statistics off all major league baseball players, past and present?

Why should the Florida Marlins even be in Major League Baseball when they dont spend money to improve themselv? Why should the Florida Marlins even be in Major League Baseball, they have an embarrassing payroll, nobody good on their team, the fans are indifferent about the product down there, and Both Florida teams need "New Stadiums>

Why are there so many cheater in major league baseball? Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport’s drug scandals. LA were on a roll wining 13 home games in a row will this hurt them in making it into baseball second season?

Who is your favorite Third Baseman in Major League Baseball? Out all of the players in Major League Baseball who currently play Third Base, which third baseman is your favorite player and why?

In your lifetime, do you ever see another Major League Baseball team expand into Canada? In 1969, the Montreal Expos became the Major League Baseball team to play in Canada and in 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays became a Major League Baseball Team. Although the Toronto Blue Jays have played in Canada for 30 years, the Montreal Expos left Montreal in 2004 and relocated to Washington, DC. Although there is only one MLB Team in Canada, do you ever see another MLB Team either as an expansion team or as a relocation team in Canada? Why or why?

Do major league baseball interns usually get offered jobs? I was wondering if any of you have had the experience or know of anyone who has done an internship for a major league baseball team...and if after the internship was finished you were offered a job?

Are you happy with how Major League baseball is today or not? If not, then how would you change Major League Baseball. (rules,playoffs or changes that could better the league) star please

Does anyone know any major league baseball players email? I have been looking for any major league baseball players email so i can ask them a few questions but i can never find any. Can you HELP PLEASE!!!

Where can I buy Major League Baseball t-shirts in the UK? I really want some t-shirts that have the logos of major league baseball teams on them, but I can only find them on American sites. Where in the UK can I buy them, preferably online? I am a girl by the way.

Major League Baseball Players who have died in plane crashes? Seven major baseball players have died in airplane crashes. Who are they? What team were they with? When did they die?

I am looking for the average annual salary of a Major League Baseball umpire.? I have already found a number of sites giving me the ranges of salaries - from as low as $75,000 to start to as high as $400,000 for top ranking veterans. I understand how elite of a position it is, and am trying to settle an argument. I would love if someone could tell me as close to current as possible figure for the average salary of Major League Baseball umpires. Thanks.

Should Brooklyn have a Major League Baseball team again? In the 1950's, the Queens and Brooklyn portions of New York City lost their teams, to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Within 5 years of that, Queens replaced the Giants with the Mets. BUT, Brooklyn never did replace the Dodgers. So, 50 years later, Brooklyn still doesn't have another Major League Baseball team. Do you think they should have another team? Is it only fair for them to have a team again since Queens got to have another team?

major league baseball patches,how do you get the hard plastic backing off? Does anyone know how to take the hard plastic backing off the back of the major league baseball patches, so they can be sewn on. They put this hard plastic stuff on the back of their licensed patches so you cant sew it on anything,basically it renders the patch just for show.

How do I tryout for major league baseball? I'm 20 years old and live in Ohio. I was a pitcher in high school and have been getting back into shape and need to know where I can start playing baseball or tryout for the major leagues. Any help would be great. Thanks

do all baseball weigh the same and are they the same size in the major league baseball games? the baseballs you can buy in the shops do they weigh the same and are they the same size as the baseballs in the major league baseball games on tv. Thank you.

How many pitchers are there currently in Major League Baseball? How many pitchers are there currently in Major League Baseball

how many players are active in Major League Baseball? what is the total number of players on the 2006 Major League Baseball roster?

Who are the seven members of the Football Hall of Fame who played Professional Major League Baseball? Who are the seven members of the Football Hall of Fame who played Professional Major League Baseball?

In major league baseball, how many teams have home-town players? In kansas city or houston or say chicago; how many major league baseball players actually can call the city their hometown?

The record for the most major league baseball career innings is held by whom? The record for the most major league baseball career innings is held by whom?

Has the Chicago White Sox attendance paralleled that of major league baseball over the past 12 years? I'm wondering if the White Sox attendance lagged behind the rest of major league baseball following the strike.

how many three-hitters have been thrown in major league baseball? a major league baseball games where there have been only three hits that people have actually reached base on.also it is throw by only 1 pitcher.

Why aren't there any cheerleaders in Major League Baseball? I attended the first major league baseball game in China. It was a great historic event, but I was perplexed by the Chinese cheerleaders. I am wondering why the MLB doesn't have cheerleaders?

What former major league baseball player is represented on the official major league baseball logo? Major league baseball has an official logo. On that logo is the picture of a former major league baseball player. Who is it?l