There are 76 active major league umpires as of 2021. Those arbiters are divided into teams of four umps each,…
Author: Walter Mitty
What Constitutes a Balk in Baseball?
A balk is any illegal motion by a pitcher on the mound executed in an attempt to deceive opposing the…
Greg Maddux Gold Gloves: The Complete List
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux has more Gold Gloves than any other man who ever played in Major League…
How Many Players Have Hit for the Cycle in Baseball?
302 different players have hit for the cycle in Major League Baseball history through July of 2021. Those men accomplished…
Baseball Humor: Jokes, Puns, and Funny Stories
Whether it’s the middle of the baseball season or the dead of winter, you can count on one constant to…
Who Covers Second Base on a Throw Down from the Catcher?
The second baseman or shortstop covers second base on a throw down from the catcher, but there is much more…
What Is a Throw Down in Baseball?
A throw down occurs when a catcher throws the ball from home plate to second base (or occasionally first or…
Who Won the 1966 American League Rookie of the Year Award?
Centerfielder Tommie Agee of the Chicago White Sox won the American League Rookie of the Year award. Agee beat out…
21 Baseball Movie Trivia Questions and Answers to Make You Think
The great thing about baseball movie trivia questions and answers is that they give you a chance to flex your…
How Many Games in a Baseball Season?
There are 162 games in a Major League Baseball season. The number of baseball games in season has changed over…
