3. First record in America about Baseball
IndependentWar
George Ewing, a RevolutionaryWar
soldier, wrote in a letter home about
playing a game of "base" atValley Forge.
1778
1825first written record of
the word "baseball"
newspaper in NewYork
“Daily Gadget ”
4. In early 19th century, baseball became popular sport.
the fist organized baseball team "NewYork Knickerbockers" founded
byAlexander Cartwright, considered one of the original developers of
modern baseball.
1845
made rules similar to those nowadays
1849they wore the first baseball
uniforms, first recorded
6. use of canvas base made with thick hemp clothes, start of 9 inning system
start of strike & ball, out when fielders catch the flying ball
baseball games stopped.
Pro League for the first time
But, after the war, it developed more
1871
American CivilWar.
1865
few years later
1858NationalAssociation of Baseball Player
8. ajor eague aseball
a professional baseball league consisting of teams that play
in the American League and National League found in
1869. 1team29teams30teams
American Canadian
= +
11. Difference
between National League vs.American League
NL
AL
designated hitter system X
pitchers have to bat
designated hitter system O
pitchers don't have to bat
BUT!
no difference other than designated hitter system
13. SpringTraining
a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the
start of the regular season
existing team players : practice time prior to competitive play
new players : audition for roster and position spots
14. Regular Season
162 games per team, typically begins on the first Sunday
inApril and ends on the first Sunday in October
3-game series, with occasional two or four game series
15. All-Star GameIn July, a four day break take place and the
Major League BaseballAll-Star Game is held.
National league star player
American league star player
vs
16. Post Seasonstarts in October of November
When the regular season ends after the first Sunday in October (or the last Sunday in
September), ten teams enter the postseason playoffs.
playoffs or "finals" that occur after the regular season is complete
22. Sandy Koufax Jackie Robinson
Clayton Kershaw
the first AfricanAmerican
player in MLB
left handed retired pitcher
Bats: Left Throws: Left
in 1972, youngest player ever elected
to the Baseball Hall of Fall
he is called as 2nd Sandy Koufax 3× All-Star (2011, 2012, 2013)
NL Cy Young Award (2011)
Gold Glove Award (2011)
NL Triple Crown (2011)
NL Strikeout Champion (2011)
2× MLB ERA Champion (2011, 2012)
National League Wins Champion (2011)
etc.
FAMOUS PLAYER