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The “junk wax era” of baseball cards refers to a period in the late 1980s and early 1990s when baseball card production reached an all-time high and a vast quantity of cards flooded the market, leading to a significant decline in their value and collectability. During this era, many card […]

The “modern era” of baseball is typically considered to have begun in 1901, with the formation of the American League (AL) as a second major league in addition to the National League (NL). Prior to this, baseball had gone through a period of significant change and evolution, with the introduction […]

In Major League Baseball (MLB), games are generally played in the rain as long as the conditions are safe and the field is playable. However, MLB does have rules and guidelines in place to ensure the safety of the players and the integrity of the game in the event of […]

In most cases, baseball can be played in the rain as long as the conditions are safe and the field is not too slippery or muddy. However, whether or not baseball can be played in the rain depends on several factors, including the amount and intensity of the rain, the […]

While it is important to note that not all baseball players are fat, it is true that some baseball players may appear to have a higher body fat percentage or be overweight. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as the demands of their position, age, diet […]

Drawing a line in baseball is generally considered bad sportsmanship and is not allowed under the rules of the game. Drawing a line, or “chalking the mound,” involves using a substance such as chalk, dirt, or another material to create a line or mark on the pitcher’s mound, usually in […]

In baseball, an umpire is a member of the officiating crew who is responsible for making decisions on the field and enforcing the rules of the game. Umpires play an essential role in ensuring that the game is fair, safe, and conducted in accordance with the rules and traditions of […]

In baseball, umpires use a specific verbal call to signal a strike. When a pitch is thrown and is within the strike zone (i.e., it crosses over any part of the plate between the batter’s knees and their armpits), the umpire will make the following verbal call: “STRIKE!” The umpire […]

When a baseball player hits the ball, the impact can generate a significant amount of force that is absorbed by the hands and arms. This force can cause the hands to become numb or tingly, and it can make it difficult to maintain a grip on the bat. To counteract […]

In Major League Baseball (MLB), the height of a foul pole is typically 35 feet (10.67 meters) tall. Foul poles are located at the corners of the outfield and serve as a visual indicator for determining whether a ball hit by a batter is fair or foul. If a ball […]