When New York Yankees catcher and captain died suddenly in a plane crash on August 2, 1979, he left behind…
Month: March 2021

Who Won the 1988 MLB Rookie of the Year Awards?
Chris Sabo of the Cincinnati Reds was the 1988 National League Rookie of the Year. Walt Weiss of the Oakland…

What Are the Florida Spring Training Teams?
Florida is still the Spring Training home for 15 Major League teams despite the continued movement of clubs westward toward…

Who Won the 1978 World Series?
The New York Yankees won the 1978 World Series, taking the title over the Los Angeles Dodgers, four games to…

How Many World Series Have the Mets Won?
The New York Mets have won two World Series, in 1969 and in 1986. In addition to those championships, the…
What Are the Arizona Spring Training Teams?
Arizona is the Spring Training destination for 15 Major League Baseball teams, fully half of all clubs. Among these are…

Who Has the Most RBIs in Baseball History?
Hank Aaron collected 2297 RBIs in his 23-year career, more than any other player in Major League Baseball history. Aaron…

What Kind of Wood Are Baseball Bats Made Of?
Most baseball bats used in Major League Baseball are made of maple, but other types of wood are used, too…

Who Gets World Series Rings?
The World Series ring is an award given to the individual players and staff of the winning team in the…

What Is the Difference Between a 2-Seam and 4-Seam Fastball?
The basic differences between the 2-seam and 4-seam baseball come down to how a pitcher grips the ball — fingers…