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Baseball
 Baseball is played with a hard ball of about 23 cm circumference and a wooden or Aluminium bat not wider than 7cm in diameter and less than 107cm in length. Play is divided into nine periods of play, called innings. The team that scores the most runs by the end of the ninth inning wins the game. Play starts when a player called the pitcher throws a ball toward the batter, a player on the opposing team. The batter tries to hit the ball into the baseball field. Players score runs by hitting the ball and running around a series of bases before a player in the field can put them out. Batters and runners can be put out in a variety of ways .... read on (from MLB Schedule) Babe Image by Patti LaRue
Other pages on SportsVL.com to visit - USA BaseballPlease note: Baseball is so dominated by the USA / North America that it is not always easy to choose whether to categorise links as relevant to the global game of Baseball, or specifically Baseball in the USA. If you are looking for something specific it is worthwhile checking both pages.
The Global Game
All about Baseball
What is Baseball
Some sites introducing the sport to help with understanding Baseball.
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Baseball overview
from Wikipedia, a great intruction to understanding Baseball; history, rules, gameplay, startegy ....
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MLB.com
has a Baseball Basics section for understanding baseball (On the field, Keeping Score, Baseball Lingo, Abbreviations, and Stats 101) designed to help any beginner get to grips with the game
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Baseball Scorecard
a great overview on how to score a baseball game and improve understanding of baseball
Baseball Jargon
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Brookside Little League
provide a glossary of the game for beginners. Understanding baseball requires using the right jargon!
The History of Baseball
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Baseball Archive
Early History, Team History, Post-Season, All-Star Game, League History, and Stats(Complete batting and pitching statistics from 1871 to present. Plus fielding statistics, standings, team stats, managerial records, post-season data, and more)
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Baseball History
Baseball's Negro Leagues; Baseball Archive
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The Baseball Page
has Player pages, all-time rankings, history of the origins of the game, and forums
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Baseball Almanac
Pictures, news, results, together with more than 2100 pages of baseball awards, records, stats, feats, quotes and literally a book full of baseball history.
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Baseball Almanac Minor league articles
Minor League Baseball History;
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19th Century Baseball
Includes photos, illustrations, diagrams and information on the origins of baseball, and the history of the field, equipment, rules, leagues, players and legacy. Links to the vintage baseball teams of today.
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Baseball Reliquary
The Baseball Reliquary is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its interaction with American culture.
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Baseball Library
The stories behind the stats; players, teams, chronology, this day in history, Faq
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National Pastime
brings you all the events that happened on "This Date in Baseball History"
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The Sporting News Archive
of Baseball - the Vault. Has articles on famous players, features, etc
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Vintage Baseball Association
The VBBA promotes the authentic playing of 19th and early 20th century baseball around the country and is a good source for historical information about the game
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Umpiring History
- a detailed article
Historical development of Baseball Equipment and facilities
See also the Equipment and Science sections
Baseball Rules
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Baseball Umpire Resources
Everything for Baseball Umpire or want to be, but strong on the Rules.
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MLB.com
show you the official rules of the game according to the MLB.
Baseball Officials
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Amateur Baseball Umpire
gives a very detailed look at Basic and advanced mechanics of umpiring, (articles on the basics), signs and signals, fictitious letters, training and evaluation clinic. (Archived site, no longer updated)
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Steve O's Baseball Umpire Resources
Steve O tries to provide everything you would want in a website, if you are a Baseball Umpire or want to be. A great site for rules and history of officials etc
Baseball Equipment
Baseball Training
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WebBall
has a very comprehensive site covering coaching, playing, training, scouting plus a community aspect as well
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Baseball Catcher
Information for players, coaches, and parents interested in catching. Also, discover catching drills, baseball strength training info, and catcher's gear recommendations.
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Unique Baseball Tips
Baseball Tips from little leaguers to adults
Tips for Coaching Baseball
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Baseball Articles
has a selection of articles helping people trying to coach the game of baseball
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Helium
has a channel for articles about Baseball Coaching
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QC Baseball
has articles about coaching baseball, specifically aimed at parents and those involved in youth coaching
Baseball Drills
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Bill Dryden
has tips, drills, photos and information for Girls Fastpitch Windmill Pitching. Site includes troubleshooting, mental aspects of pitching, ball movement, etc.
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Pro Baseball Drills and Equipment
Provides free drills, tips, advice on baseball from a former major leaguer. Also, stories on the journey to the big leagues.
Baseball Safety
Baseball Injury Reports and Advice
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Baseball and Softball safety
from KidSource.com; 'To help your child avoid injuries while playing baseball or softball, follow these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics'
Baseball Science
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Batspeed
Comprehensive study of the baseball swing; breaks the rotational batting mechanics swing down into its frame-by-frame parts in order to demonstrate the essential core mechanics
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Exploratorium
brings you The science of Baseball: Opportunities to understand some of the science behind your game
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First base
A kids guide to Mariners Basebell explains the scientific principles behind the game and offers valuable playing tips
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Maths and Baseball science
Uses concepts and tips to help improve your game
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Teachers First
Learning from Baseball selection - Samples of Baseball-related lessons from around the Web
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The Baseball Engineering Library
"The Internet's best and most complete online library of baseball research, research, and commentary. This is the home page for discussions of baseball engineering and modelling, with an explicit focus on making better strategic and tactical decisions for a baseball team. You'll find information here related to statistics, performance, strategy, and economic issues pertaining to the baseball, analyzed primarily (but not exclusively) from a mathematical and/or engineering point of view. "
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Physics and acoustics of baseball bats
There is a tremendous amount of physics and engineering that goes into the design of a baseball or softball bat, especially the new high-tech aluminum and composite bats which are currently dominating the market. There is also an amazing amount of physics involved in the bat-ball collision, and in the performance and behavior of the bat itself. ......
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Physics of Baseball
A Nathan provides a directory of links on the subject
Play/Watch Baseball
Baseball Events
World Baseball Classic
For decades, the game of baseball has been recognized as the "National Pastime" for the United States. For more than a century, baseball has been a part of U.S. culture, providing entertainment, and memories that live on from generation to generation. Every spring, Americans look forward to heading to the ball park, smelling the grass and dirt, grabbing a hot dog and cracker jacks, and singing, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game.
Recently, the game of baseball has become more global. Players from all over the world have moved into the Major Leagues, bringing the game of baseball to all new heights. Some of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball have come from countries like Japan, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) brings the best players in the world together to compete for victory and national pride. The World Baseball Classic highlights hundreds of the greatest players in baseball and has sprouted teams from as many as 16 different countries in the past. Players like Barry Bonds, Albert Puljols, and Ichiro Suzuki have each competed in the past, with the hopes that they could leave the WBC claiming that their country is the best at baseball. With a tournament of this magnitude, baseball fans from all over the world travel to see their team battle to be the best. The World Baseball Classic is definitely a must see event for baseball fans and sports enthusiasts from all walks of life.
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Wikipedia
provides an overview of the event, organisation, rules, previous standings, future plans etc
Baseball Competitions
Baseball News
Baseball Players
Baseball Venues
Baseball Portals
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Baseball Quotes
A collection of famous baseball quotes and sayings.
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Proboards 18
has Baseball Link forums: General, fantasy, hot or cold, trade talks, survivor baseball challenge
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Baseball Farming
A collection of information on baseball players, games, rules and more
Baseball Blogs
Commercial aspects of Baseball
Baseball Tickets
Baseball Merchandise & Memorabilia
Variations of Baseball
Vintage Baseball
Vintage Baseball is dedicated to playing the game as it used to be.
Baseball in Africa
Play/Watch Baseball in Africa
Baseball Organisational bodies in Africa
Baseball in Asia
All about Baseball in Asia
The History of Baseball in Asia
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SABR Asian Baseball Committee
the primary goals of the Asian Baseball Committee are to introduce Asian baseball to the North American public and to focus on the long history of interaction between American and Asian baseball
Play/Watch Baseball in Asia
Baseball Competitions in Asia
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Wikipedia
covers the Asian Baseball Championships - history of winners etc
Baseball in Japan
All about Baseball in Japan
Play/Watch Baseball in Japan
Baseball Competitions in Japan
Professional Baseball in Japan
Baseball Venues in Japan
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Tokyo Dome
in Tokyo, Japan; the official site highlights architectural features, gate information, seating chart and an events calendar for the home of the Yomiuri Giants
Baseball in Europe
Play/Watch Baseball in Europe
Baseball Organisational bodies in Europe
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Confederation of European Baseball
the official site: Over 35 member countries, established since 1953; rules, tournaments (European championships, European cups and supercup), news, links to 21 member websites
Baseball Competitions in Europe
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Wikipedia
describes European Championship Baseball: a World Championship qualifying tournament.
Baseball in Ireland
Play/Watch Baseball in Ireland
Baseball Organisational bodies in Ireland
Baseball in Italy
Baseball in United Kingdom
All about Baseball in the United Kingdom
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Baseball Softball UK
provides the online home for Baseball in the UK. Results, news, calendar for Northern and Southern Conference, National League, tournaments etc; "how do I"?, covering coaching and development, basic facts and rules, scoring and umpiring etc
The History of Baseball in the United Kingdom
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SABR a brief History of UK baseball
UK branch of the Society for American Baseball Research on a wide variety of topics including the history of baseball in Britain and the origins of the game.
Play/Watch Baseball in the United Kingdom
Baseball Organisational bodies in the United Kingdom
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Wikipedia
describes the British Baseball Federation - it's role, history, purpose etc
Baseball in North America
All about Baseball in North America
A lot of information that is relevant to Baseball in North America can be found on our USA Baseball page, including most of our links for Major League Baseball (MLB)
Baseball in Canada
Play/Watch Baseball in Canada
Baseball Organisational bodies in Canada
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Baseball Canada
Senior and Junior National Teams, the Championships (Pee-Wee, Bantam, Midget, Junior and Senior), Canada Cup, etc
Baseball Competitions in Canada
Professional Baseball in Canada
Baseball News in Canada
Baseball in Puerto Rico
Play/Watch Baseball in Puerto Rico
Baseball Venues in Puerto Rico
Baseball in Oceania
Baseball in Australia
Play/Watch Baseball in Australia
Baseball Organisational bodies in Australia
Baseball in New Zealand
Play/Watch Baseball in New Zealand
Baseball Competitions in New Zealand
Amateur Baseball in New Zealand
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Bayside Westhaven Baseball Club
runs a little league tournament leading to international matches for young players and is a good source of information for the game of Baseball in NZ
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