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home run ? why do you think that when players hit 50+ home runs in a season the media says that player has a good year. when palyers hit 60+ there is talk of steroids in the media.

How should I run a home run derby for kids? I’m running a home run derby for little league on opening day. How many outs should kids get, and how do you score points with a hit if the kids can’t hit home runs?

What happens if a player hits a home run and gets injured running around the bases? A player hits a home run, but while rounding one of the bases, collapses, due to some sort of injury, and cannot finish running around the bases. Do they count it as a home run?

What happens if no one hits a home run during the Home Run Derby? There have been several players who could not hit a home run in previous derbys. What happens if everyone doesn't connect? Does State Farm have insurance coverage for this embarassment?

If hitting a Home Run in baseball is so great, why do the pitcher always look so pissed off when it happens? Everytime a batter hits a homerun, the pitcher always looks angry or disapointed but the batter running the bases looks happy. I thought hitting a home run was supposed to be the best thing a player can do. If homeruns are so great, shouldnt everyone be happy?

How are MLB home run stats legitimate if the distance required for a home run varies with each stadium? Within a single game, neither team has an advantage because of the field's size. However, the home team plays on that field for half of their games...so players with a smaller home field have an advantage when it comes to home run stats.

Why don't home run walls in baseball lie on the arc of a circle centered at home plate? In every sport that I can think of (except baseball) the entire playing surface is completely uniform in shape from one city to another. For example, a pro basketball court has the same dimensions in every city. My question is two-fold. One, why are ball parks not the same everywhere, and two: why don't home run walls have a uniform distance from home plate?

Who holds the record for most home runs in the home run derby? Out of all the years in home run derby who has holds the record and with how many hits?

How many points is a home run worth? How many points do you get for making it to home plate. My friend says its 4 points plus 2 if you make a home run. Thank you much. I remember the time was fun and ate many peanuts thank you much friend.

What did Red Sox fans do during the home run derby last night? Everyone knows that Red Sox fans are not baseball fans, they are Red Sox fans. They don't watch anything that doesn't involve the Red Sox. So during the Home Run Derby what did you do? Did you put on your pink hat and watch a replay of the '04 Series? Too bad, you missed your boy Ortiz getting roundly booed by Yankee Stadium fans for trying to steal the spotlight from Josh Hamilton.

What is the purpose of the Home Run Derby held the night before the All Star Game? According to Bud Selig's edict, the All Star Game is now played for the purpose of determining home field advantage for the World Series. But why is it necessary to have a Home Run Derby? What does it determine? Every seaon, some of the best HR hitters do not even participate in this slow pitch exhibition

What time does the 2010 TD Ameritrade college home run derby start? The Home run derby is on July 7th.

What is the free strike sign on the home run derby on millsberry? There is a sign that says Free Strike on the home run derby game on Millsberry. I have never hit it there and i want to know what it is. It would be great to see a video showing what happens.

How do players hit so many home runs in the Home Run Derby? How do players hit so many home runs in the Home Run Derby compared to in the actual games? Is it the pitch or is it that they are just stronger?

What happens to fans that run into the center field home run area in the St Louis cardinals stadium? I see fans run into that area in center field area just over the home run fence to grab balls but I never see security grab anyone or anything. Hoping someone who has been to a game in St Louis can shed some light on this for me.

How do you buy all star game and home run derby tickets? I live in New York and I want to buy tickets for the upcoming all star game and home run derby. How would I do this and how much are these tickets priced at?

How is Manny's single that hit the Yellow line in Cleveland not a home run? All I'm saying is that if a foul pole is painted yellow and if you strike it, its a home run. There are Yellow lines painted on the walls at Fenway, if you hit it, its a home run. How is it not a home run in Cleveland?

Where are you most likely to catch a foul ball or home run at a baseball game? I'm planning on going to a home Atlanta Braves baseball game soon, and wanted to sit in a spot where I would have the most chance of catching a foul ball or home run. Yeah, I know it's all statistics and odds, but I want to increase my chances. Thanks for any help!

How many multi home run games have there been this year? How many multi home run games have there been this year, and how many Grand Slams? I need to know what one is more rare.

Who is the shortest player to ever hit a major league home run? I know that Randy Johnson is the tallest to ever hit a home run - unless Jon Rauch has hit one that i don't know about - and i know that Eddie Gaedel was the shortest person to ever have a major league at bat. I feel that this is something i need to know as well.

What happens if you miss a base on a home run trot? Just watching replays of Pujols' walk-offs against the Cubs and noticed the Ump making sure he saw his feet hit home plate. It occurred to me that I don't think I've ever known what would happen should a player miss home plate or any base after hitting a home run.

Why do baseball players still run all the way around the bases after a home run? This seems to be tradition more than anything. Why can't players simply return to the dug out after hitting a homer...or wait for the players on base to come home to them. Just seems unneccessary to run all the way around and make people wait.

Has anyone ever hit a home run but failed to round the bases due to an injury? Is the home run recorded as soon as it clears the field? Is rounding the bases merely a formality? What would happen if a guy got injured and couldn't complete his run - would it still count or would someone be allowed to help him round?

What is the longest home run in wii sports baseball? I'm curious as to what the longest home run in feet is? I've hit one 643ft but I know that's not the farthest can you enlighten me on what the record is? I know what an out of the park shot is I hit them all the time I was wondering what the farthest one IN FEET IS like mine was 643 feet

Who do you want to hit the first home run in the new Yankee Stadium? Who would you like to see hit it. A-Rod? Perhaps the eventual home run king. Derek Jeter? The Yankiest Yankee. Personally I'd like it to either be Jorge or Derek, they've been around for all the championships of the last dynasty and I think it would mean the most to them and a lot of Yankee fans. All I know is that it better be a Yankee.

Who hit the only Home Run directly into the river from Busch Stadium? While watching the Tigers vs Cardinals tonight the Tiger broadcasters said 25 home runs have been hit into the river over the right field wall at Busch Stadium. All but one entered the river on bounces. Who hit the only home run directly into the river? This isn't a test, I really don't know.

How to hit a home run with a wooden bat? I just got a new wooden bat and i was wondering how to hit a home run with it. I could hit a home run with a metal one but i know that its harder to do with wood. is there any adjustments that need to be made to hit for power with a wood bat?

Where can I see the Home Run Distance after someone hits one when playing season mode on MLB 11 The Show? When playing a game in season mode, if either me or the CPU hits a home run, I don't see the Home Run Distance posted anywhere. I have looked through the settings and I cant seem to find anything to turn it on or off. I doesn't show up on replays. Am I just totally missing it somehow or is there something I need to change with the broadcast setting or something to make it show up?

What song is played when the Phillies hit a home run and the Liberty Bell goes back and forth? When A Phillies baseball player hits a home run at Citizens bank park, and the big Liberty Bell goes back and forth, the sound of a bell goes off. Does anyone know what that might be.?

What 8 players would be in your all-time home run derby? You can say anyone that you would want in the home run derby. Don't just say the top 8 on the career home run list. Be creative.

Why do you have to run the bases in baseball when you hit a home run? Why do you have to run the bases in baseball when you hit a home run? Isn't it kind of moot? Why do fans yell at the players and umps? Do they REALLY think the players and umps are going to do what they tell them to? Why do so many people have problems with alcohol at baseball games? Inquiring minds want to know!

What happens if one of the kids on the field manages to rob a home run during the HR Durby? Say one of those non-athletic high schoolers actually snatches a home run over the fence. Does it still count?

When do tickets for the 2010 home run derby in anaheim go on sale? The home run derby and all star game is in anaheim at angels stadium 2010. When do the tickets go on sale?

What is that thing pro baseball players do after a home run? I've seen pro baseball players do this thing after a home run where they kiss their finger and point to the sky. I was just wondering if there was a specific name for it. I understand that it's supposed to thank God... but does it have like a semi-official name?

Can you get ejected from a ballgame for throwing a home run ball back on the field? Fans throwing items onto the field get ejected from the game. Does this count when the opposing team hits a home run and you decide to throw it back? Or is this recognized as part of the game or tradition?

If barry bonds hit his 756th home run, but on the way to second base had a heart attack? Lets say way back when he hit the 756th home run, if he had a heart attack on the way to second base, and had to be carried off the field in a hurry, since he was never able to touch all the bases, would he still have been awarded the homerun?

Where can I find/download a video of someone hitting a home run? I know the question seems stupid and obvious but I have looked everywhere for a home run for my power point presentation. All the videos are either crappy quality where you can't even see the ball or its some little kid hitting the ball recorded from behind a fence. I need a good quality video where it shows a MLB player hitting the ball and then shows the ball go out of the boundaries. Thanks!

Why is the sports fan who caught the ball from Barry Bonds' 756th home run being sent a tax bill? As we all know, around this great country of ours, Barry Bonds scored his 756th home run recently breaking the all-time home run record of 755 set by Hank Aaron. A sports fan from New Jersey caught that ball which has a specified value to it. He was recently informed that he would be receiving a tax bill just for catching the ball. Why would he be receiving a tax bill if he has not sold the ball to anyone which would earn him 1 million dollars? From what I read, the government would collect roughly $100,000 to $200,000 in taxes. Please advise.

Has a player ever thought they hit a home run and started jogging only to realize it was a long hit? Most players, when they think they hit a home run, just stand there watching it. So has a player ever been wrong and then had to run for it? If it happens all the time, how come they still stand there and watch it instead of running?

How much is a 2010 world series home run ball worth? Me and my buddy are tring to sell a home run base ball hit by Aubrey Huff in a Texas game. its not signed or anything, just some hit marks. He caught it at the game. Anyone know how valuable it is? Thx.

Has a baseball player ever hit a home run and then turned around to give the ump the finger? Say he was upset with a previous call during the at-bat he wanted to show-up the umpire after he hit a home run. Yeah, but even if he was thrown out of the game, he could still round the bases to score the run, right?

How come umpires can't tell what a home run is? You would think they would get the call right 50% of the time but lately it has been o%. How can a home plate umpire wave off a third base umpire call, isn't third base ump closer to the outfield. I don't get it. I have seen my sox get robbed of 2 already this year. How can they not know what a home run is?? I'm baffled.

Where can I find a picture of Albert Belle pointing to his flexed bicep after a home run? I've checked everywhere and can't seem to find it. Does anyone have a link to a clear picture of this incident, Albert Belle smacking a home run and afterwards in the dugout pointing to his bicep back when he was playing with the Indians?

What was the greatest home run that you ever saw? It could be at the stadium or in person. Where and when it was, and who the player was. Mine was last year when Manny Ramirez hit his 500th home run. I was at Camden Yards and all of the Red Sox fans went CRAZY. It was really exciting and unforgettable. I meant at the stadium or on t.v.

What can i do to get my mind off of hitting a home run? I hit a home run at my baseball tryouts about a month ago and i made the team, since the start of the season i havent been able to make good contact like i used to. Is there anything i can do to fix that? Like what could i do in my swing or my mind so i can hit well again?

What are good small or home run businesses? I need suggestions for good and successful home run or small businesses. I'm about to turn sixteen and my step-mom just quit her job and wants to start something of her own. Any suggestions are appreciated!! Thanks, Jared

How many home run balls have you caught at MLB games? Have you ever caught any home run balls at MLB games? if not, then how many foul balls or Batting Practice baseballs have you gotten Just so you know, I've only caught 1 bp ball. I'm going to a Giants game on Tuesday and I'm finally going to be bringing my glove because I will be sitting in the rightfield bleachers, I just hope somebody hits a HR to right field on that day!

How can you become an outfield ball shagger at the MLB home run derby? I would like to know if there is anyway possible for me a fifteen year old to be one of ball shaggers at next years home run derby or if you have to have special connections in order to do so.

Who holds the record for most consecutive innings without allowing a home run? I just noticed that Brad Penny of the of the Los Angeles Dodgers has 51.2 IP without allowing a home run this season. Any idea who holds that record and for how many innings?

Why don't the Home Run Derby hitters have to run the bases after they hit a home run? Alway thought a home run doesn't count until all bases (including home plate) are touched by the hitter.

How to be an outfielder at the Home Run Derby? My 13 year old son wants to be an outfielder at the Home Run Derby. Does anyone know how one becomes that? He is a really good fielder and won the little league version of a Gold Glove at his travel team every year since grade 2. We live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Another baseball question for the fans out there: What is the best home run you ever witnessed? The home run is the most exciting play in baseball, no doubt. Leading up to the start of another baseball season, I pose the above question. For me, it would have to be the game-winning home run I saw 10 years ago in Pittsburgh. I was at the game where Francisco Cordova took a no-hitter to the 9th inning, only to be relieved by Ricardo Rincon in the 10th. Rincon kept the no-hitter alive at the top of the inning with a stout pitching effort. In the bottom of the inning, the Pirates and Astros were still in a scoreless tie. Two baserunners later, Mark Smith stepped to the plate. In a scene that could have come from a movie, Smith slams a tree-run bomb, sealing the no-hitter and at that point, sending the Pirates into a first place tie with the Astros for the NL Central lead. That night was a great night to be a Pirates fan.

How experienced was the player at the time who hit the first 450 or more foot home run you have ever seen? My first seen homer that went that far was a rookie's first career home run. Isn't that crazy? Im a yankee and met fan

Why can't the guy that caught Barry Bonds record breaking home run ball keep it? Matt Murphy, the 21-year-old who owns Barry Bonds' record home run ball, will auction it off. He said that he can't afford to keep it. Why is that? Is it because he has to have insurance on it?

How do they pick who competes in the Home Run Derby? How are players chosen to comete in the MLB Home Run Derby at the All-Star game? Is it just witch all-stars have the most homeruns so far that year?

What play in baseball is more rare between the unassissted triple play and an inside the park home run? I asked my dad and he said an inside the park home run is more rare but some people might beg to differ

Do you find it harder to hit a home-run playing softball vs. hitting one playing baseball? I couldn't hit a home-run for my life when I played in a slow pitch softball league, but playing baseball I find it a lot easier. Do you find it harder to hit a slow pitch also?

Has anyone hit an inside the park home run as part of their cycle? A cycle is when a person gets a single, double, triple, and a home run in the same game. Though not necessarily in that order.

What do you think of Mark Ecko putting an asterisk on Bond's home run ball? Mark Ecko put an asterisk on Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball and donated it to the Hall of Fame. What do you think about it? Do you agree with Mark Ecko and think he is a voice of the American public or do you think he is the dork of the public? I personally think he is a huge dork and wasted his money, the ball, and Coopertown's time. If he thinks he's funny, he's not, he's stupid and should go back to designing camisoles.

What is the name of the song that is played when a Texas Ranger hit a home run? They play a song after a home run for the home team, anyone know what it is- there is no words- this music has been played in movies for a long time but I don't know the source. Thanks

Can a thrown back home run become an out? In baseball, if someone hits a home run, and a fan throws the ball back quick enough for an infielder to tag the runner, is that considered an out?

Is it a home run if the outfielder falls over the outfield wall while making a catch? I vaguely remember seeing an outfielder falling over the other side of the outfield wall while making a catch and having it count as a home run, but that was over 10 years ago so I don't know if my memory is correct. A few years ago, Bobby Kielty also made a catch where he almost fell over that short wall in right field at Fenway and spent a while trying to make sure he didn't fall over. So it seems like the outfielder also has to stay in the field of play, is this true? But I've seen a lot of plays where players trying to catch a foul ball fall into the stands and it still counts as a catch and the batter is out. Why is there this difference?

Why don't we establish the home run leader by the total distance of his homers? Some home run hitters barely clear the fences most of the time yet they may have more of them than some of the monstrous shots like Albert Pujols.

how many ways can you describe a home run? when people hit home runs on tv what are the different things you've heard by commentators or guys on espn to describe a home run?

How do you beat Home-run Pinball in the game mode become a legend in the Bigs 2 for wii? I am in the become a legend mode and am stuck in season 2 in Japan where I have to get 250,000 points in the Home-run Pinball to move on and I have tried it a thousand times and still have not been able to beat it. This is making me very upset. Please Help me!!!!! please,please,please!!!

What does it mean when you dreamt that your friend hit a home run at Yankee stadium? It wasn't a real MBA baseball game,it was a charity baseball game and one of my friends that I haven't seen in about 3 years hit a home run.I mean I was standing right behind him next up to bat the ball,I seen the pitch,and he smacked it hard and I ran up to see the ball go over the fence.It seemed so real. I have been playing basketball lately,not even really thinking about baseball. Also I said to him,"Do you realize you just hit a home run in Yankee Stadium?",and he shrugged it off like it was nothing. He wasn't wearing a uniform or anything, a dress shirt,for nightclubbin' shirt,and I said ,"Aren't you going to run the bases?" ,and he said "nah that is just for kids".I don't have to ,it's a home run. I remember feeling a little jealous in the dream also,and worried that I wouldn't do as well when my turn was up for bat. Anyway ,then I woke up so I don't know how I would have done at the plate. Does anyone know what that means?

Can James Loney be a future home run hitter? I've been playing MLB 2K8 & have played a month's worth of Dodger games in the full 162-game franchise mode at a difficulty of Pro. James Loney is my leading home run hitter. Just 2day, he hit a grand slamm in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Cubs. Do u think J'Lo can hit s'more homers in future seasons? & if so, would he need 2 play for a weaker team to fulfill his potential & escape M. Ramirez's shadow?

Who was it that caught two home run balls in consecutive games? I seem to remember a news story about a guy who caught two home runs balls on different sights from the same baseball player. It seemed like it was part of a home run chase as well or something - anyone remember this at all?

The All Star games promote the best sluggers by having the Home Run Derby? Wouldn't it be cool to have a contest featuring the best pitchers? Even if it wasn't a pitching contest maybe they could have 8 or so good hitting pitchers that weren't playing in the game have a Home Run hitting contest of their own?! What other contest could they have for pitchers to make things fun for them?

Why don't they use a pitching machine during the home run derby? As I was watching it last night, the pitchers were not consistent in giving the players a good ball to swing at. So why wouldn't they use a pitching machine to give the players a perfect pitch everytime to hit a home run? Is it because of tradition? Homerun derby+pitching machine=way more homeruns/entertainment

Is hitting a home run difficult if you choke up on the bat? I don't remember ever seeing any batter hitting a home run if he chokes up on the bat by one (or two) inches. I realize that choking up gives you more bat control, but not hitting the deep ball is the price of this tradeoff? Is give a singles base hit (and probably the lucky into-the-outfield gap shot for a double) the best a choked-up batswing can do?

Has anyone ever been killed in a Baseball game by a home run? I was wondering if a ball from a home run or maybe a foul ball has ever killed anyone?

Who got the first home run at the new Yankees Stadium? Was it an Oriole player? If it was, which Yankee player was the first to get a home run? Sorry I meant Cubs player and not Oriole player!!!

Where are you most likely to catch a foul ball or home run at a baseball game? I'm planning on going to a home Atlanta Braves baseball game soon, and wanted to sit in a spot where I would have the most chance of catching a foul ball or home run. Yeah, I know it's all statistics and odds, but I want to increase my chances. Thanks for any help!

What does it specifically mean, in sexual terms, to get to 1st, 2nd, 3rd base and home run? Tell me if this is right: 1st base: Kissing/Making out. 2nd base: Feeling each other/Touching breasts/Hand job 3rd base: Oral sex/Blow job Home run: Sex Is anything out of order? Am I missing anything? Thanks.

MLB Home Run Derby. How Many players can compete in the Home Run Derby from each team? How many players can enter the Home Run derby from each team...For example could David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez from the Red Sox both go into it?

Baseball Question regarding man on first and home run hit over the fence? >> >> >> Runner on first(two out) and next batter >> hits home run over the fence but misses first base. >> Opponents appeal, batter is out ending the inning.DOES Runner ON FIRST >> COUNT >> AS A RUN? Does inside the park homer change any of this? >> Thank You

Who won the 1959 home run derby between Mantle and Mays? I was watching the Home Run Derby show on Youtube and the guy didn't upload part 3 which has the conclusion. It left off at Mays winning 8-6 in the 7th...with Mantle getting around 6 unanswered home runs to stage a comeback. Anyone know the final score of this match up? Thanks!

Who ran around the bases backwards ,after hitting a Home Run ? The rule book stated , at that time, when you hit a Home Run you need to touch all the bases. Which this player did, Backwards !