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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 do minor league baseball players get for a pension? I am trying to find out how good the benifits are for minor league baseball players. Do they get a pension? Any info or links would be helfull.

Who agrees that minor league baseball games are better than major league games? To me, I enjoy attending minor league baseball games a lot more than attending major league games. It is a small stadium with less obnoxious ads. You do not know the names of the players, you are just plain watching baseball. You have the excitement of rooting for a team, but you barely care at the end of the day so there is no frustration. The price allows you to get much better seats like above the dugout or behind the plate. What do you guys think? All opinions on the basic question are accepted. It is a poll.

Is it possible to minor league baseball when you are currently 32? I am wondering if there any age restrictions relating to minor league baseball? In addition, I notice that they have various posted somewhere on the internet regarding tryouts. For this reason, I know someone who is trying his dream of playing professional baseball, but it is quite unclear to him whether he has the ability or not to play competitively; however, if he does have that potential then he is constantly wondering if they would sign depending what club would take him. Lastly, it is ever too late to peruse your dreams, if not then what can he do to achieve them. In addition, forgot mention that he is a pitcher.

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.

Whats the difference between Minor league baseball teams? Im curious what the difference is between Triple A and Double A baseball in the minor league is one a step up from the other? or Are they equal but different divisions?

A minor league baseball team plays 121 games in a season. If the team won 13 more than three times as many? A minor league baseball team plays 121 games in a season. If the team won 13 more than three times as many as they lost, how many wins and looses did the team have/ How many games did the team lose? How many games did they win?

What is the weight requirements for senior league baseball bats? I am 14 and my senior league baseball begins in late April and I need a bat. What are the weight requirements for the bats? What is the lightest weight it can be?

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?

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?

What are the most popular and successful Minor League Baseball fan promotions? I am looking for promotional ideas to use in minor league baseball for the Daytona Cubs baseball team in the Florida State League. Ideas can come from any part of the country not just in florida where we are located. Thank You.

Can females play in major league baseball? I have always seen that its always men that are playing on the T.V. MLB does not stand for men's league baseball, its major league. Is it that girls aren't ALLOWED to play? I am not talking about SOFTBALL. Its baseball. I just wanted to know if there was a rule against it.

How hard is it to get on a minor league baseball team? I'm 14 right now, and someday (as soon as possible) I want to play on a minor league baseball team. My question is, how good do you have to be? How hard do you have to work, and do you think it is possible for me?

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?

How much are minor league baseball cards worth? I have minor league baseball cards for the following players: Ubaldo Jimenez (Modesto Nuts) Howie Kendrick (Rancho Cucamonga Quakes) Daric Barton (Stockton Ports) Nate Schierholtz (San Jose Giants) Dallas Braden (Stockton Ports) All of these cards are from 2005, which is before any of the above players made their major league debut. How much would these cards be worth? Anything???

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.

Does anyone know how minor league baseball contracts work? I'd like to know, when someone gets drafted into the farm system of a Major League Baseball team, how it works. How long can those contracts last? How much is the league minimum (for Single A, Double A and Triple A teams)? And mostly... I wonder how it works, if you make it to the big leagues (i.e. MLB), is there a contract extension? I seem to remember that when you start playing for a Major League Team, you owe them 6 or 7 years of your carreer at league minimum salary... (like Pujols, being payed for a long time by the Cardinals for less than 400,000$ a year)... But I might be wrong... If anyone can answer... I'd love to hear what they have to say. Thanks

Could i get on minor league baseball team out of a JC college? I'm going to be a senior in high school and plan to go to a jc college after high school. I'm a really good pitcher and want to go pro. When i get to the Junior college could i possibly make it on triple A, double A, or single A baseball team. Could i possibly make it on a minor league team that wasn't a major league affiliate.

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 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 do I find out a speific minor league baseball player's salary? I am trying to find a speific minor league baseball player's annual salary, what would be a good website to find this?

How to join a minor league baseball team? I know this may be a stretch but if i train hard enough - how could I go about trying out for a minor league baseball team? thanks!

What is the best senior league baseball bat? I play in a age 13-14 league and i need a baseball bat less then 200$. a -8 -9 -5 or -3 is good. the barrel needs to be 2 5/8.31-32 in and 22-29 oz.

What kind of jobs could i get in major league baseball? I was thinking of getting a job with a major league baseball team after college but im not sure exactly what i could do. I was thinking either something that has to do with an accounting or management major? opinions?

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.

Where can I listen to Winter League Baseball online? I know there is winter league baseball in Hawaii, Arizona and Dominican Republic. I would like to find a link either a website or a radio station web page where i could listen to some of these games. I hate football! Doing a search for winter league baseball isn't at all helpful.

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 ?

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.

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?

Why are little league baseball coaches so damn competitive? My little brother is playing little league baseball on a team of 11. He is in fifth grade and playing with fifth and sixth graders. Tonight was his first real game. He played three innings of right field, and never got the ball once. Why, may you ask. Because his coach decided that there were better kids on the team then him, and so it was perfectly fine to let the six infielders play the whole game, but make the five, slightly less gifted, outfielders play only every other inning in the outfield. Tonight my brother came home in tears. So I ask, why are little league baseball coaches so damn competitive?

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?

How come they don't play games in the major league baseball stadiums during Spring training? Why do they play baseball in the minor league parks?

My grandpa played minor-league baseball Depression. How would I got about getting his scouting report? My grandpa played minor-league baseball in the Cardinal's farm system. The Depression hit and he gave it up to go work on his family's farm. I'd like to find some of his old stat-lines or scouting reports to give to my family. Please help!

What is the playoff schedule for the Dominican Republic's winter baseball league? Can anyone point me to a site that has the schedule for the winter league baseball playoffs in the Dominican Republic? I've seen listings of the regular season, but I'm trying to see if I'll be there during the playoffs.

What do you have to do in order to make it into Major League Baseball? My 11 year old brother is a really good first baseman and batter. He plays on a little league team and he is literally obsessed with baseball. He dreams of playing first base for the New York Yankees one day. Besides obviously playing hard throughout high school and college, what else will he have to do to make it to the big leagues?

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

Do you remember how much fun little league baseball was? My point of this is this. Major League Baseball has created baseball acadamys in Latin America and the Pacific Rim. In a place where soccor is king, baseball has flourished. Now, what if baseball would open baseball schools in Europe and gave kids a chance to play the great game and see how much fun the game could be. Would baseball make some noise?

What is the minimum age to be a little league baseball coach? What is the minimum age to be a little league baseball coach

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!!! :)

Are there ways to get free stuff or donated items for my sons little league baseball? I am a Board Member on our towns boys baseball league. Does anyone have any ideas on how to access free items for our league, fundraising or donations. If so, please explain. Thanks, T.O.

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?

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?

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 old do you have to be to coach little league baseball? My friends and I want to get a Little League baseball team next fall and we wonder if you can be 16 a coach a team or do you have to be 18?

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?

Roughly how much money does a minor league baseball player make? trying to find out how much money if any that a Triple A minor league baseball player makes, anyone have any idea?

How would i get noticed by a Major League Baseball Scout? I am a senior in High School and play AAA baseball with my region I live in a southeastern town in Ontario Canada and i would love to play Major League Baseball as a Career in my future.But all the major league players from Canada are from BC or the east coast . So how can i get possibly scouted my a major league team or even a college team when no scouts are around here?

how to own a minor league baseball team? i want to eventually own a minor league baseball team. what college classes should i take, and what is the general experience of owning one? how do you go about owning and running a baseball team? thanks everybody.

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.

How much would a Minor League Baseball signed by The Burlington Bees be worth? I got this baseball from the right fielder, Rene Ontario, and got it signed by all the Burlington Bees. The Burlington Bees are Kansas City Royals Single A Minor League Team. The ball has the signature of one of the Royals top prospect, Catcher Wil Myers. I want to know three things: Would it be better to just hold onto the ball until most of them get into the Major League. If it is valuable right now, how much would it be worth. And, do I have to get the ball authenticated, and where would be the best place to sell it?

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.

How can i get updated rosters for Ken Griffey Jr presents major league baseball SNES game? I am trying to find a SNES Rom for the game ken griffey jr presents major league baseball that has updated rosters to today's current teams. Does anyone know where i can find it at?

Ideas for cross promoting a semi pro football team and a minor league baseball team? I have a meeting on Tuesday with a minor league, AA, baseball team that is very established in my area. I own a semi-pro football team and it's our inagural year. I am looking for some ideas that I can throw out there for cross promoting the two teams. Thank you.

Will a 20 run inning ever happen in major league baseball? I love to hear what you guys think if a major league baseball team put up 20 runs in the 1st inning.

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?

How to become a minor league baseball player? I was just curious where minor league baseball players come from? Do teams ever have open try outs? I'm talking about Class A leagues.

Where can I find a list of the top 400 prospects in minor league baseball for the 2009 season? Where can I find a list of the top 400 prospects in minor league baseball for the 2009 season?

What are the top 10 senior league baseball bats out right now? What are the top 10 senior league baseball bats out right now?

How do i get through my parents that i dont like playing little league baseball? I mean...i love baseball...but all the coaches in my league are messed up and never play me...and my parents wont let me quit...so how do i get them to let me quit?

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?

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.

Question about the rules of babe ruth league baseball? I am wanting to play babe ruth baseball this season. The last two seasons I played with a team from another town because the town I live in didn't have a team. However this year my town does have a team. Do the babe ruth league rules state that I have to play with my towns team or can I still play with the out of town team that I had been playing with?

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.

How many games do minor league baseball teams play? Does anyone know how many games a minor league baseball team plays in a season?

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.

Don't you think that a major league scout would have to be the most overrated baseball job? Yes, you do evauluate players talent but unlike fantasy baseball you tell most players you evaluate that they can't reach their dream of playing professionally. The dream of playing professionally starts with a father and son catch and/or playing little league baseball and you are the one to end that dream. Last, if you do find a player that can play professionally and you didn't play professionally yourself then that player is doing something you couldn't do but wanted to do. That can be hard as well.

MLB Open Tryouts or Independent League Baseball Tryouts? I am 16 years old, and a sophmore in high school. I am planning on attending pro baseball tryouts after college. I need to ask, has anyone here ever attended an MLB open tryout and if so, what was the experience like, and how often are players signed out of those camps? What do I have to do to have a shot at getting signed at a tryout? Also, has anyone ever been to an independent league tryout, and is it more likely to be signed out of an indy league tryout?

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.

[ 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.

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

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?

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>

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?

where can i find an official little league baseball rule book online? i need to find an official little league baseball rule book online, does anyone know a site for that?

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?

how many dominicans are currently in mayor league baseball? is 2007 and I want to khow how many dominican republic players are in mayor league baseball?

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.

Is minor league baseball better than college? Ok. Let's say you have the best college baseball team in the country. Are they equivalent to say... a Class A minor league team? How do Class A and the college baseball team stack up?

What exactly is Major League Baseball's anti-trust exemption? I always here about Baseball's anti-trust exemption,and I know they are the only league that has it, But what is it and what does it do?

Going to a Minor League Baseball Game and sitting in lawn seating can we bring a big umbrella?? Going to a Minor League Baseball Game and sitting in lawn seating can we bring a big umbrella that you stick in the ground to sit under?? Thanks!!

what are some benefits that kids gain from playing little league baseball? im writing a paper on little league baseball, and want to know some peoples opinions about the sport. thanks

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

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?

Should Little League Baseball players join a union to enforce TV networks to pay them to telecast games? ESPN, Disney, & others are making millions & millions of dollars making money off kids playing the sport they love. The adult major leagues are playing a child's game...baseball. Shouldn't the kids be paid for playing in LLB, even if the money goes into a savings account which the kids can't collect till they are 18? Should the kids join a union to egt what they want to..."Get a piece of the action!" I think so! All the business people exploid kids for a profit, it time for the kids to strike back and, "Get a piece of the action!" It gives them good business practice for when they get older. They still enjoy playing baseball. Would you want money hungry people/businesses/corporations making money off you kid[s]?

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.

are there minor league baseball teams in chicago? I"m not looking for the cubs or sox minor league teams, i just want to know what minor league baseball teams are in chicago.

what is the value of a ken griffey jr. san bernardino spirit minor league baseball card? the card is a 1992 san bernardino spirit minor league baseball card. it said on the back...for promotonal purposes only.promo card #10 of 20 it also says national sports collectors convention and july 9-12,1992 georgia world congress center Atlanta does anyone know the price value??? there are 20 printed

What is the Coolest Minor League Baseball Hat? I am a true baseball fan and i wanta get the coolest looking Minor League baseball cap there is but there are a lot of teams so idk which is the coolest. so please tell me the name of the team and it would be great if you could also leave the link so i can look at the hat easily.