Sport

Baseball

Also Known As America's Pastime A popular epithet for the sport in the United States, not a formal alternate name.
Bat-and-Ball Sports

Baseball is a bat and ball game played between two teams of nine, one batting and one fielding at any moment, over nine innings (each a turn at bat for each side). A member of the batting team scores a run by hitting a pitched ball and circuiting all four bases, first, second, third and home, without being put out; the side with more runs after nine innings wins, extra innings being played if the score is tied. The Abner Doubleday origin story is a documented myth with no contemporary evidence behind it (see the recorded dissent on this entity's origin-year fact). The Knickerbocker Rules, codified by Alexander Cartwright in New York in 1845, are the earliest organized modern ruleset; the game itself descends from older English bat and ball games, principally rounders and stoolball, played in America since colonial times. The fielding team stations a pitcher and catcher (the battery), four infielders (first, second and third basemen and a shortstop) and three outfielders (left, center and right field); a batter is put out chiefly by striking out (three strikes), by a fielder catching a batted ball before it touches the ground, or by a fielder holding the ball while touching a base ahead of a runner forced to reach it (a force out) or tagging a runner not on a base.

Facts
Disputed
Origin Year
1845 3
The Abner Doubleday origin story is a documented myth with no contemporary evidence behind it. The Knickerbocker Rules, codified by Alexander Cartwright in New York in 1845, are the earliest organized modern ruleset; the game itself descends from older English bat and ball games, principally rounders and stoolball, played in America since colonial times.
Originating Region
United States, developed from English bat and ball games 3
International Governing Body
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) 3
Team or Individual
Team 1
Identity
Symbol
A ball pitched by the pitcher and struck with a bat by the batter. 1
Classification
Olympic Programme Status
Current Olympic Sport 2
Connections

Ancestor Of

Softball, Sports
Source Softball - Wikipedia

Associated With

Cricket, Sports
Source Wikipedia, Baseball
Darts, Sports
Source Darts - Wikipedia

Featured In

Source Wikipedia: International Amateur Baseball Tournament
Source Wikipedia, 1992 Summer Olympics
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Source Australian Baseball League (Wikipedia)
Source Japanese Baseball League (Wikipedia)
Source Major League Baseball (Wikipedia)
Source Nippon Professional Baseball (Wikipedia)

Left the programme after 2008 and reinstated for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Played By

Source John K. Tener (Wikipedia)
Source John Wetteland (Wikipedia)
Johnny Bench, Athletes
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Jorge Soler, Athletes
Source Jorge Soler (Wikipedia)
Jose Altuve, Athletes
Source José Núñez (right-handed pitcher) (Wikipedia)
Source José Reyes (infielder) (Baseball-Reference)
José Rijo, Athletes
Source José Rijo (Wikipedia)
Josh Beckett, Athletes
Source Josh Beckett (Wikipedia)
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Source Kim Tae-gyun (baseball, born 1971) (Wikipedia)
Kody Hoese, Athletes
Source Kody Hoese (Wikipedia)
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Larry Sherry, Athletes
Source Larry Sherry (Wikipedia)
Source Lee Byung-kyu (Wikipedia)
Source Lee Jong-beom (Wikipedia)
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Lew Burdette, Athletes
Source Lew Burdette (Wikipedia)
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Source Los Angeles Angels (Wikipedia)
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Lou Boudreau, Athletes
Source Lou D'Allesandro (Wikipedia)
Lou Gehrig, Athletes
Source Wikipedia: Lou Gehrig
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Luke Wilkins, Athletes
Source Luke Wilkins (Wikipedia)
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Mark Ciardi, Athletes
Source Mark Ciardi (Wikipedia)
Mark McGwire, Athletes
Maury Wills, Athletes
Max Venable, Athletes
Source Max Venable (source article)
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Source Mike Coolbaugh (Baseball-Reference)
Mike Lowell, Athletes
Source Mike Lowell (Wikipedia)
Mike Schmidt, Athletes
Source Mike Schmidt (Wikipedia)
Mike Trout, Athletes
Source Mike Trout (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia, Baseball
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Introduction
    Baseball's American origins, as well as its reputation as a source of escapism during troubled points in American history such as the American Civil War and the Great Depression, have led the sport to receive the moniker of "America's Pastime"; since the late 19th century, it has been unofficially recognized as the national sport of the United States, though in modern times is considered less popular than other sports, such as American football.
  • lead section
    a player on the batting team, called the batter, tries to hit with a bat
  • Lead
    Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding
  • Associated With: Cricket, Distinctive elements
    The comparison between cricket and baseball demonstrates that many of baseball's distinctive elements are shared in various ways with similar sports.
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2. Baseball at the Summer Olympics (Wikipedia)
Olympic programme statusView the Source
3. Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
  • Originating Region: United States, developed from English bat and ball games
  • International Governing Body: World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
  • Origin Year: 1845
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Wikipedia, History of baseball
Origins section
Quote, Origins section
The once widely accepted story that US Army officer Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York, in 1839 has been conclusively debunked by sports historians.
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Wikipedia, World Baseball Softball Confederation
WikipediaGoverned By: World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), Lead section, scope of governanceView the Source
Wikipedia: Olympic sports
Featured In: Olympic Games, Changes between 2000 to 2030
Quote, Featured In: Olympic Games, Changes between 2000 to 2030
Baseball and softball, before their reinstatement for the 2020 Olympics, were last included in 2008
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Softball - Wikipedia
Ancestor Of: Softball, Early history section
Quote, Ancestor Of: Softball, Early history section
Envisioned as a way for baseball players to maintain their skills during the winter
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Wikipedia: International Amateur Baseball Tournament
Featured In: 1968 Summer Olympics, Lead section
Quote, Featured In: 1968 Summer Olympics, Lead section
The International Amateur Baseball Tournament was held in Mexico City in 1968 between four different national baseball teams.
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Wikipedia, 1992 Summer Olympics
Featured In: 1992 Summer Olympics, Sports overview
Quote, Featured In: 1992 Summer Olympics, Sports overview
After being demonstrated in six previous Summer Olympic Games, baseball officially became an Olympic sport.
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Wikipedia, 1996 Summer Olympics
Featured In: 1996 Summer Olympics, Sports contested list with event counts
Quote, Featured In: 1996 Summer Olympics, Sports contested list with event counts
Baseball (1)
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Darts - Wikipedia
Associated With: Darts, Variants, Dartball
Quote, Associated With: Darts, Variants, Dartball
Dartball is a darts game based on the sport of baseball
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Ichiro Suzuki (Wikipedia)
Played By: Ichiro Suzuki, Lead paragraph, first sentence
Quote, Played By: Ichiro Suzuki, Lead paragraph, first sentence
is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder
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Tim Lincecum (Wikipedia)
Played By: Tim Lincecum, Lead section, first sentence
Quote, Played By: Tim Lincecum, Lead section, first sentence
professional baseball pitcher
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David Wells (Wikipedia)
Played By: David Wells, Lead paragraph, sport
Quote, Played By: David Wells, Lead paragraph, sport
professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball
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Curtis Granderson (Wikipedia)
Played By: Curtis Granderson, Lead paragraph, first sentence
Quote, Played By: Curtis Granderson, Lead paragraph, first sentence
an American former professional baseball outfielder
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Andre Dawson (Wikipedia)
Played By: Andre Dawson, Lead paragraph, first sentence
Quote, Played By: Andre Dawson, Lead paragraph, first sentence
an American former professional baseball outfielder
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Elston Howard (Wikipedia)
Played By: Elston Howard, Lead paragraph, first sentence
Quote, Played By: Elston Howard, Lead paragraph, first sentence
was an American professional baseball player
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Roger Clemens (Wikipedia)
Played By: Roger Clemens, Lead sentence, description of the athlete
Quote, Played By: Roger Clemens, Lead sentence, description of the athlete
an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Ozzie Smith (Wikipedia)
Played By: Ozzie Smith, Lead section [plays]
Quote, Played By: Ozzie Smith, Lead section [plays]
is an American former professional baseball player
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David Price (baseball) (Wikipedia)
Played By: David Price (baseball), Lead section [plays]
Quote, Played By: David Price (baseball), Lead section [plays]
is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Home Run Baker
Played By: Home Run Baker, About Home Run Baker
Quote, Played By: Home Run Baker, About Home Run Baker
Baker led the AL in home runs and RBI in both 1912 and 1913
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Baseball Hall of Fame: Wilbert Robinson
Played By: Wilbert Robinson, About Wilbert Robinson
Quote, Played By: Wilbert Robinson, About Wilbert Robinson
Robinson was the catcher
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Branch Rickey (National Baseball Hall of Fame)
Played By: Branch Rickey, About, career summary
Quote, Played By: Branch Rickey, About, career summary
Rickey's life in baseball began as a player for the St. Louis Browns and New York Highlanders from 1905-07.
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Stan Coveleski (National Baseball Hall of Fame)
Played By: Stan Coveleski, About, career summary
Quote, Played By: Stan Coveleski, About, career summary
Stan Coveleski took his baseball seriously
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Ace Parker (Wikipedia)
Played By: Ace Parker, Lead [plays 2]
Quote, Played By: Ace Parker, Lead [plays 2]
Parker also played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during 1936 and 1937 with the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Tony Fernandez (Wikipedia)
Played By: Tony Fernandez, Lead paragraph, sport
Quote, Played By: Tony Fernandez, Lead paragraph, sport
Dominican professional baseball player
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Major League Baseball (Wikipedia)
Featured In: Major League Baseball, Lead paragraph 1 [scope]
Quote, Featured In: Major League Baseball, Lead paragraph 1 [scope]
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
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Denny Bautista (Baseball-Reference.com)
Played By: Denny Bautista, Page header, Major League Players listing
Quote, Played By: Denny Bautista, Page header, Major League Players listing
Major League Players > B Listing > Denny Bautista Statistics and History
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Fernando Rodney (Baseball-Reference.com)
Played By: Fernando Rodney, Player menu, pitching
Quote, Played By: Fernando Rodney, Player menu, pitching
Pitching Game Logs
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Jeremy Bonderman (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jeremy Bonderman, Lead paragraph [plays]
Quote, Played By: Jeremy Bonderman, Lead paragraph [plays]
is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Shin-Soo Choo (Wikipedia)
Played By: Shin-Soo Choo, Lead paragraph [plays]
Quote, Played By: Shin-Soo Choo, Lead paragraph [plays]
is a South Korean former professional baseball outfielder
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Joe Niekro (Wikipedia)
Played By: Joe Niekro, Lead paragraph [plays]
Quote, Played By: Joe Niekro, Lead paragraph [plays]
was an American professional baseball pitcher
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Randy Johnson (National Baseball Hall of Fame)
Played By: Randy Johnson, About Randy Johnson
Quote, Played By: Randy Johnson, About Randy Johnson
But once Johnson began concentrating solely on baseball
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Wilson Valdez (Baseball-Reference.com)
Played By: Wilson Valdez, Player page, position line
Quote, Played By: Wilson Valdez, Player page, position line
Shortstop, Second Baseman and Third Baseman
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José Reyes (infielder) (Baseball-Reference)
Played By: José Reyes (infielder), Player header, Positions
Quote, Played By: José Reyes (infielder), Player header, Positions
Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman
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Mike Coolbaugh (Baseball-Reference)
Played By: Mike Coolbaugh, Player header, Positions
Quote, Played By: Mike Coolbaugh, Player header, Positions
Third Baseman, Pinch Hitter and Shortstop
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Scott Feldman (Baseball-Reference)
Played By: Scott Feldman, Player header, Position
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Pitcher
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Max Venable (source article)
Played By: Max Venable, Lead sentence, sport
Quote, Played By: Max Venable, Lead sentence, sport
is an American former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter
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Marcus Thames (Wikipedia)
Played By: Marcus Thames, Lead paragraph [plays]
Quote, Played By: Marcus Thames, Lead paragraph [plays]
American professional baseball player
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Son Min-han (Wikipedia)
Played By: Son Min-han, Lead paragraph [plays]
Quote, Played By: Son Min-han, Lead paragraph [plays]
He was a long-time member of the South Korea national baseball team
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Jeff Baker (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jeff Baker, Lead paragraph
Quote, Played By: Jeff Baker, Lead paragraph
Jeffrey Glen Baker (born June 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player.
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Nippon Professional Baseball (Wikipedia)
Featured In: Nippon Professional Baseball, Lead
Quote, Featured In: Nippon Professional Baseball, Lead
is a professional baseball league and the highest level of baseball in Japan
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Japanese Baseball League (Wikipedia)
Featured In: Japanese Baseball League, Lead
Quote, Featured In: Japanese Baseball League, Lead
was a professional baseball league in Japan which operated from 1936 to 1949
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Thomas Michael O'Shaughnessy Jr. (Wikipedia)
Played By: Thomas Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jr., UCF Athletics, baseball
Quote, Played By: Thomas Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jr., UCF Athletics, baseball
A two-sport athlete for the University of Central Florida Fighting Knights in baseball and football
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Mamie Johnson (Wikipedia)
Played By: Mamie Johnson, Lead
Quote, Played By: Mamie Johnson, Lead
was an American professional baseball player
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Goose Tatum (Wikipedia)
Played By: Goose Tatum, Lead, baseball
Quote, Played By: Goose Tatum, Lead, baseball
was an American Negro league baseball and basketball player.
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Anthony Swarzak (Wikipedia)
Played By: Anthony Swarzak, Lead
Quote, Played By: Anthony Swarzak, Lead
is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Jeong Keun-woo (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jeong Keun-woo, Lead
Quote, Played By: Jeong Keun-woo, Lead
is a former second baseman and shortstop who last played for the SK Wyverns, Hanhwa Eagles, and LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization
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Dustin Moseley (Wikipedia)
Played By: Dustin Moseley, Lead
Quote, Played By: Dustin Moseley, Lead
is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Bengie Molina (Wikipedia)
Played By: Bengie Molina, Lead
Quote, Played By: Bengie Molina, Lead
is a Puerto Rican sports commentator and former professional baseball player
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Song Jin-woo (baseball) (Wikipedia)
Played By: Song Jin-woo (baseball), Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Song Jin-woo (baseball), Lead, sport played
is a South Korean retired left-handed pitcher
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Félix José (Wikipedia)
Played By: Félix José, Lead
Quote, Played By: Félix José, Lead
Dominican former professional baseball outfielder
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Kim Tae-gyun (baseball, born 1971) (Wikipedia)
Played By: Kim Tae-gyun (baseball, born 1971), Lead, sport
Quote, Played By: Kim Tae-gyun (baseball, born 1971), Lead, sport
is a former South Korean baseball player
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Jason Standridge (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jason Standridge, Lead
Quote, Played By: Jason Standridge, Lead
is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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Makoto Imaoka (Wikipedia)
Played By: Makoto Imaoka, Lead
Quote, Played By: Makoto Imaoka, Lead
Makoto Imaoka (今岡 真訪, Imaoka Makoto; real name: 今岡 誠, born September 11, 1974), nicknamed "Makochan", is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder.
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Sun Dong-yol (Wikipedia)
Played By: Sun Dong-yol, Lead
Quote, Played By: Sun Dong-yol, Lead
is a South Korean retired baseball pitcher and former manager
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Eddy Alvarez (Wikipedia)
Played By: Eddy Alvarez, Lead
Quote, Played By: Eddy Alvarez, Lead
is an American former professional baseball utility player and short track speed skater
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Yasuhiko Yabuta (Wikipedia)
Played By: Yasuhiko Yabuta, Lead
Quote, Played By: Yasuhiko Yabuta, Lead
is a Japanese former baseball pitcher
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Pete Allen (baseball) (Wikipedia)
Played By: Pete Allen (baseball), Lead
Quote, Played By: Pete Allen (baseball), Lead
was an American professional baseball player
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Chung Min-tae (Wikipedia)
Played By: Chung Min-tae, Lead
Quote, Played By: Chung Min-tae, Lead
is a former pitcher in the KBO League and Nippon Professional Baseball
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Lim Chang-yong (Wikipedia)
Played By: Lim Chang-yong, Lead
Quote, Played By: Lim Chang-yong, Lead
is a former South Korean professional baseball right-handed pitcher
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Yang Joon-hyuk (Wikipedia)
Played By: Yang Joon-hyuk, Lead
Quote, Played By: Yang Joon-hyuk, Lead
is a South Korean retired professional baseball player
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Satoshi Fukuda (Wikipedia)
Played By: Satoshi Fukuda, Lead, sport
Quote, Played By: Satoshi Fukuda, Lead, sport
born September 12, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher.
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Park Jin-man (Wikipedia)
Played By: Park Jin-man, Lead
Quote, Played By: Park Jin-man, Lead
is a retired South Korean baseball shortstop
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Jang Won-sam (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jang Won-sam, Hyundai Unicorns & Heroes, 2008 Olympics
Quote, Played By: Jang Won-sam, Hyundai Unicorns & Heroes, 2008 Olympics
In August 2008, Jang competed for the South Korea national baseball team in the 2008 Summer Olympics, where they won the gold medal in the baseball tournament.
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Bae Young-soo (Wikipedia)
Played By: Bae Young-soo, External links, Korea Baseball Organization profile
Quote, Played By: Bae Young-soo, External links, Korea Baseball Organization profile
Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization
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Ty Cobb (Wikipedia)
Played By: Ty Cobb, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Ty Cobb, Lead, sport played
was an American professional baseball center fielder
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Alex Rodriguez (Wikipedia)
Played By: Alex Rodriguez, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Alex Rodriguez, Lead, sport played
is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman
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Stan Musial (Wikipedia)
Played By: Stan Musial, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Stan Musial, Lead, sport played
was an American professional baseball player
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Albert Pujols (Wikipedia)
Played By: Albert Pujols, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Albert Pujols, Lead, sport played
is a Dominican-American professional baseball manager and former first baseman and designated hitter
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Roberto Clemente (Wikipedia)
Played By: Roberto Clemente, Lead, sport played
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was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Mike Trout (Wikipedia)
Played By: Mike Trout, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Mike Trout, Lead, sport played
is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Mariano Rivera (Wikipedia)
Played By: Mariano Rivera, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Mariano Rivera, Lead, sport played
is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher for 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Nolan Ryan (Wikipedia)
Played By: Nolan Ryan, Lead, sport played
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive
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Honus Wagner (Wikipedia)
Played By: Honus Wagner, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Honus Wagner, Lead, sport played
was an American professional baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Christy Mathewson (Wikipedia)
Played By: Christy Mathewson, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Christy Mathewson, Lead, sport played
was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants
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Red Badgro (Wikipedia)
Played By: Red Badgro, Lead
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Badgro also played professional baseball as an outfielder for six years from 1928 to 1933
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Detroit Tigers (Wikipedia)
Played By: Detroit Tigers, Lead
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The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit.
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Philadelphia Athletics (Wikipedia)
Played By: Philadelphia Athletics, Lead
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The Philadelphia Athletics were a Major League Baseball team that played in Philadelphia from 1901 to 1954
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St. Louis Cardinals (Wikipedia)
Played By: St. Louis Cardinals, Lead
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The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis.
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Pittsburgh Pirates (Wikipedia)
Played By: Pittsburgh Pirates, Lead
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are an American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh.
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Los Angeles Angels (Wikipedia)
Played By: Los Angeles Angels, Lead
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The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, within the Greater Los Angeles area.
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New York Mets (Wikipedia)
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The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens.
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Houston Astros (Wikipedia)
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The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston.
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Texas Rangers (Wikipedia)
Played By: Texas Rangers, Lead
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The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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New York Giants baseball club (Wikipedia)
Played By: New York Giants, Lead
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The New York Giants were a Major League Baseball team in the National League
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Louisville Colonels (Wikipedia)
Played By: Louisville Colonels, Lead
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The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association (AA)
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St. Louis Browns (Wikipedia)
Played By: St. Louis Browns, Lead
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The St. Louis Browns were a Major League Baseball (MLB) team
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Kody Hoese (Wikipedia)
Played By: Kody Hoese, Lead
Quote, Played By: Kody Hoese, Lead
Kody Michael Hoese (born July 13, 1997) is an American former professional baseball third baseman.
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Albert Spalding (Wikipedia)
Played By: Albert Spalding, Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: Albert Spalding, Lead, sport played
He played major league baseball from 1871 to 1878.
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George Kirby (baseball) (Wikipedia)
Played By: George Kirby (baseball), Lead, sport played
Quote, Played By: George Kirby (baseball), Lead, sport played
is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Dan Simonds (Wikipedia)
Played By: Dan Simonds, Playing career, college baseball
Quote, Played By: Dan Simonds, Playing career, college baseball
played college baseball at Davidson College as a catcher
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Satchel Paige (Wikipedia)
Played By: Satchel Paige, Lead
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was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Chuck Connors (Wikipedia)
Played By: Chuck Connors, Lead
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an American actor and professional basketball and baseball player
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Grae Kessinger (Wikipedia)
Played By: Grae Kessinger, Lead
Quote, Played By: Grae Kessinger, Lead
is an American professional baseball infielder
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Baseball Australia (Wikipedia)
Governed By: Baseball Australia, Lead, sport governed
Quote, Governed By: Baseball Australia, Lead, sport governed
is the national governing body of Baseball in Australia
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Australian Baseball League (Wikipedia)
Featured In: Australian Baseball League, Lead, sport
Quote, Featured In: Australian Baseball League, Lead, sport
is a professional baseball league in Australia
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Heston Kjerstad (Wikipedia)
Played By: Heston Kjerstad, Lead
Quote, Played By: Heston Kjerstad, Lead
is an American professional baseball outfielder
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Jordan Groshans (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jordan Groshans, Lead
Quote, Played By: Jordan Groshans, Lead
is an American professional baseball infielder
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Billy Graulich (Wikipedia)
Played By: Billy Graulich, Lead
Quote, Played By: Billy Graulich, Lead
was an American catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball
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Mark Ciardi (Wikipedia)
Played By: Mark Ciardi, Lead
Quote, Played By: Mark Ciardi, Lead
is an American film producer and former Major League Baseball pitcher
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Seth Johnson (baseball) (Wikipedia)
Played By: Seth Johnson (baseball), Lead
Quote, Played By: Seth Johnson (baseball), Lead
is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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John K. Tener (Wikipedia)
Played By: John K. Tener, Lead, baseball career
Quote, Played By: John K. Tener, Lead, baseball career
During his baseball career, Tener played as a pitcher and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association
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Yosver Zulueta (Wikipedia)
Played By: Yosver Zulueta, Lead, sport
Quote, Played By: Yosver Zulueta, Lead, sport
is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent
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Luke Wilkins (Wikipedia)
Played By: Luke Wilkins, Lead, sport
Quote, Played By: Luke Wilkins, Lead, sport
is an Australian former professional baseball pitcher
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Milwaukee Brewers (Wikipedia)
Played By: Milwaukee Brewers, Lead
Quote, Played By: Milwaukee Brewers, Lead
The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee.
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Jeremy Eierman (Wikipedia)
Played By: Jeremy Eierman, Lead
Quote, Played By: Jeremy Eierman, Lead
is an American former professional baseball shortstop
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Philadelphia Phillies (Wikipedia)
Played By: Philadelphia Phillies, Lead
Quote, Played By: Philadelphia Phillies, Lead
are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia
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Kyle Regnault (Wikipedia)
Played By: Kyle Regnault, Lead
Quote, Played By: Kyle Regnault, Lead
is an American professional baseball pitcher
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Cincinnati Reds (Wikipedia)
Played By: Cincinnati Reds, Lead, sport
Quote, Played By: Cincinnati Reds, Lead, sport
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati.
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Sydney Blue Sox (Wikipedia)
Played By: Sydney Blue Sox, Lead, sport
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The Sydney Blue Sox are a professional baseball team
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Chicago Cubs (Wikipedia)
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The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago.
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Ben Meyer (Wikipedia)
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an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Daniel Espino (Wikipedia)
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a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher
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Oakland Athletics (Wikipedia)
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American Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Oakland, California
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Lou D'Allesandro (Wikipedia)
Played By: Lou D'Allesandro, Lead, baseball
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played one year of baseball for the Wildcats
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Moose Krause (Wikipedia)
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was an American football, basketball, and baseball player
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Jared Burton (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Baltimore Orioles (Wikipedia)
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The Baltimore Orioles are an American professional baseball team based in Baltimore.
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Hiroshima Toyo Carp (Wikipedia)
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The Hiroshima Toyo Carp (広島東洋カープ, Hiroshima Tōyō Kāpu) are a professional baseball team based in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Seattle Mariners (Wikipedia)
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The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle.
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Cleveland Guardians (Wikipedia)
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The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland.
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Miami Marlins (Wikipedia)
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The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami.
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Don Larsen (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball pitcher
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Bob Turley (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball player and financial planner
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Bobby Richardson (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball second baseman
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Whitey Ford (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball pitcher who played his entire 16-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees
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Ralph Terry (Wikipedia)
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was an American baseball player who played as a right-handed starting pitcher
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Bucky Dent (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player and manager
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Scott Brosius (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball third baseman
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Derek Jeter (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player, businessman, and baseball executive
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Mickey Lolich (Wikipedia)
Played By: Mickey Lolich, Lead
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was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball
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Johnny Podres (Wikipedia)
Played By: Johnny Podres, Lead
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was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Larry Sherry (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball player and coach
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Bob Gibson (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Darrell Porter (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball catcher
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David Eckstein (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player
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David Freese (Wikipedia)
Played By: David Freese, Lead
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is an American former professional baseball third baseman
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Gene Tenace (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player and coach
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Rollie Fingers (Wikipedia)
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is an American former right handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball
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Dave Stewart (baseball) (Wikipedia)
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is an American professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and former starting pitcher
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Reggie Jackson (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball right fielder
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José Rijo (Wikipedia)
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is a Dominican former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati Reds
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Mike Lowell (Wikipedia)
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During a 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees (1998), Florida Marlins (1999-2005), and the Boston Red Sox (2006-2010).
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Jeremy Peña (Wikipedia)
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is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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John Wetteland (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Hideki Matsui (Wikipedia)
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is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter
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Freddie Freeman (Wikipedia)
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is a Canadian and American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Wikipedia)
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is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Corey Seager (Wikipedia)
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is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Donn Clendenon (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball player
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Ray Knight (Wikipedia)
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is an American former infielder best remembered for his time with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Johnny Bench (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player
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Mike Schmidt (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball third baseman
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Cole Hamels (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Rick Dempsey (Wikipedia)
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professional baseball
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Steve Pearce (baseball) (Wikipedia)
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professional baseball left fielder and first baseman
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Ben Zobrist (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder
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George Springer (Wikipedia)
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is an American professional baseball outfielder
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Troy Glaus (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman
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Alan Trammell (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball shortstop, manager, and coach
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Jack Morris (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher
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Manny Ramirez (Wikipedia)
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is a Dominican-American former professional baseball outfielder
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David Ortiz (Wikipedia)
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is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter
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Lew Burdette (Wikipedia)
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was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball
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Frank Viola (Wikipedia)
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is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball
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Jermaine Dye (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball right fielder
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Pablo Sandoval (Wikipedia)
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professional baseball third baseman
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Atlanta Braves (Wikipedia)
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The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area
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Kansas City Royals (Wikipedia)
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The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri
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Minnesota Twins (Wikipedia)
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The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis
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Toronto Blue Jays (Wikipedia)
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The Toronto Blue Jays (French: Blue Jays de Toronto) are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto
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Chicago White Sox (Wikipedia)
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The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago
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Washington Nationals (Wikipedia)
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The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.
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San Francisco Giants (Wikipedia)
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The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco
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Brooks Robinson (Wikipedia)
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was an American professional baseball player who played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977
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Bret Saberhagen (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher
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Pat Borders (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player and current coach
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Paul Molitor (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball player and manager
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Tom Glavine (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Josh Beckett (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Stephen Strasburg (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball pitcher
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Liván Hernández (Wikipedia)
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is a Cuban-born former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball
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Edgar Rentería (Wikipedia)
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is a Colombian former professional baseball shortstop
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Salvador Pérez (Wikipedia)
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is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball catcher, designated hitter, and first baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Jorge Soler (Wikipedia)
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is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter
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Missouri State Bears baseball (Wikipedia)
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The Bears are an NCAA Division I college baseball program
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Lee Jong-beom (Wikipedia)
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South Korean former professional baseball player
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Los Angeles Queens (Wikipedia)
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The Los Angeles Queens are a professional women's baseball team for Los Angeles
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Women's Pro Baseball League (Wikipedia)
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an American professional women's baseball league
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Dae-sung Koo (Wikipedia)
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is a Korean former professional baseball pitcher
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Alex Burnett (Wikipedia)
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an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher
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Lee Byung-kyu (Wikipedia)
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is a South Korean retired baseball player
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Lee Sang-hoon (baseball) (Wikipedia)
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is a retired professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball, and the KBO League
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José Núñez (right-handed pitcher) (Wikipedia)
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is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher
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Chris Resop (Wikipedia)
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is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher
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Yoshio Yoshida (baseball) (Wikipedia)
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was a Japanese professional baseball player and manager who spent his entire career with the Hanshin Tigers
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Hiromi Makihara (Wikipedia)
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is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher
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Wikipedia: Hank Aaron
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Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 - January 22, 2021), nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976.
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Wikipedia: Lou Gehrig
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Henry Louis Gehrig ( GAIR-ig; born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig; June 19, 1903 - June 2, 1941) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.
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Wikipedia, Cy Young
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Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 - November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and manager.
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Wikipedia: Pete Rose
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Peter Edward Rose Sr. (April 14, 1941 - September 30, 2024), nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", was an American professional baseball player and manager.
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Jackie Robinson (Wikipedia)
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Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 - October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era.
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Chief Bender (Wikipedia)
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professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball
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George Foster (baseball) (Wikipedia)
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professional baseball player
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Dissenting Readings (1 dissenting reading)
Origin Year

Sporting-goods magnate Albert Spalding, wanting to refute the theory that baseball derived from the English game rounders, called in 1905 for an investigation into the sport's origins. A commission chaired by Abraham G. Mills received a letter from mining engineer Abner Graves, who claimed to have watched Abner Doubleday sketch a baseball diamond and lay out rules in Cooperstown, New York. The commission's 1908 report named Doubleday the game's inventor and 1839 its invention year, and that account, not the documented one, is what this atlas treats as the debunked position for its origin-year fact. It does not survive scrutiny: Doubleday was a first-year cadet at West Point in 1839, where new cadets were rarely granted leave, making a trip to Cooperstown implausible; Graves was five years old in 1839 and later made other demonstrably false claims about his own life; and Doubleday, who died in 1893, mentioned baseball only once across his surviving letters and diaries, never as something he invented. The Knickerbocker Rules, codified by Alexander Cartwright in 1845 from rules developed by William R. Wheaton in 1837, remain the earliest secure documented codification, and evidence such as an 1791 Pittsfield, Massachusetts ordinance banning baseball near the meeting house shows the game already existed well before 1839 in any case.

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