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It’s baseball season which means it’s time to brush up on your knowledge of the game! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer there’s always something new to learn about baseball. Here are 10 fun facts about America’s pastime:

1. Baseball is thought to have originated in England with a game called “rounders” being played as early as the 17th century.

2. The first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Reds who were founded in 1869.

3. The first ever Major League Baseball game was played between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 22 1876.

4. The Chicago Cubs are the team with the longest drought in terms of winning a World Series having last won it in 1908.

5. The New York Yankees have won the most World Series titles of any team with 27.

6. Babe Ruth one of the most legendary players in baseball history hit the very first home run in Yankee Stadium.

7. Jackie Robinson who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 had his jersey number (42) retired by every team in the league in 1997.

8. Baseball cards were first produced in the late 1800s as a way to promote tobacco products.

9. The first Major League Baseball All-Star game was played in 1933.

10. The first woman to play professional baseball was Mamie “Peanut” Johnson who played for the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953.

How many players are on a baseball team?

There are nine players on a baseball team.

What are the positions on a baseball team?

The positions on a baseball team are pitcher catcher first baseman second baseman third baseman shortstop right fielder center fielder and left fielder.

How many innings are in a regulation baseball game?

There are nine innings in a regulation baseball game.

How many outs are there in an inning?

There are three outs in an inning.

What happens when you get three outs?

When you get three outs your team goes back to the dugout and the other team comes out to play offense.

How many strikes does a batter get?

A batter gets three strikes.

What happens when a batter gets three strikes?

When a batter gets three strikes he is out and has to go back to the dugout.

How many balls does a batter get?

A batter gets four balls.

What happens when a batter gets four balls?

When a batter gets four balls he gets to walk to first base.

How do you score runs in baseball?

You score runs in baseball by hitting the ball and then running around the bases.

How do you get a player out?

There are several ways to get a player out in baseball but the most common are by strikeout fly out line out force out and tag out.

What is a home run?

A home run is when a batter hits the ball and runs around all the bases scoring a run for his team.

What is a grand slam?

A grand slam is when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded scoring four runs for his team.

What is a double play?

A double play is when two players are out at the same time.

What is a no-hitter?

A no-hitter is when a pitcher doesn’t allow the other team to get any hits during the game.