Baseball! Q&a

by Drevitch, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780060899462
• ISBN10: 0060899468
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-16
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications
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Summary

Nolan Ryan struck out 5,714 batters-over 1,000 more than any other pitcher! Joe DiMaggio had a hit in 56 straight games during the 1941 season. Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros has been hit by pitches almost 300 times, but he keeps getting back in the batter's box. In Baseball! Q&A, you'll find out how the game got started, which players were the best of all time, and where the next superstars will come from. The more you know, the more you can get in the game!

Table of Contents

How did the sport of baseball get started?	p. 4
What were the first organized baseball teams?	p. 5
What are the oldest major-league teams?	p. 6
How many major-league teams are there?	p. 7
How long is a baseball season?	p. 8
Are all bsseball parks the same?	p. 9
What are the positions on every team? Is it a ball or a strike?	p. 11
How fast is a fastball?	p. 12
Does a curveball really curve?	p. 13
How do batters get on base?	p. 14
What's a stolen base?	p. 15
Why do baseball players wear numbers? When did fielders start wearing gloves?	p. 16
Who are the greatest hitters of all time?	p. 18
Who are the greatest fielders of all time?	p. 19
Who hit the most home runs in his career?	p. 20
Which player hit the most home runs in a season?	p. 21
Who got a hit in the most games in a row?	p. 22
Who played the most games in a row?	p. 23
Which pitcher won the most games?	p. 24
What was the longest game ever played?	p. 25
Who pitched the most no-hitters?	p. 26
Who struck out the most hitters in a single game?	p. 27
Has anyone ever won a World Series by hitting a home run?	p. 28
Who won the first World Series? Has a pitcher ever thrown a perfect game in the World Series?	p. 29
Which team has won the most World Series?	p. 30
Who was Mr. October?	p. 31
What is the All-Star Game?	p. 32
Who has played in the most All-Star Games? What are the greatest moments in All-Star Game history?	p. 33
What were the Negro Leagues?	p. 34
Who was the first African American to play major-league baseball? Who were the greatest Negro League players?	p. 35
What was the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League?	p. 36
Who were the league's greatest players?	p. 37
What is the National Baseball Hall of Fame? What can you find in the Hall of Fame?	p. 39
In how many countries do people play professional baseball?	p. 40
Who are the best players from around the world?	p. 41
How long have kids played on Little League teams?	p. 42
Is there a Little League World Series? Have any Little Leaguers made it to the Hall of Fame?	p. 43
Ask the Curator	p. 44
Baseball Terms	p. 46
More to See and Read	p. 47
Index	p. 48
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