About Baseball...
 

Has anyone else noticed baseball comes up with the weirdest stats?

"He has been the seond player in history to get 13 doubles, 1 tripple, 4 home runs, 35 RBI in a season, all while leading off with his left foot."

I think all sports are like that.


I think its funny when a player you have never heard of in football makes a great play. They usually say something like, he's possibly the best (whatever positiion he plays) in the NFL today!!

A minute ago you've never heard of the guy!:rolleyes: :D

I have a question...

What is a "walk-off homerun"? :(

when the home team gets last licks in a tie game, whether it be the bot. of the 9th or extra innings, and someone hits a home run, the game is immediately over and the the teams walk off the field

Thanks, Chris232! :D

I always though a walk-off home run was when they really nail one and know it as soon as it leaves the bat. Don't bother to run since you know it's a homer.

Technically you have to run, and you have to touch every base or you could be tagged OUT !!

I have a question - What is baseball? :D

Seriously, no offense to you fans, but baseball has to be the hands-down most boring sport in the world. I've tried, but I still can't see how people can watch it on TV. I can't make it through 5 minutes.

Yeah, its pretty boring, but have you ever been to an NBA game? Ive went to see the CAVS in Cleveland a few times. It looks more exciting on TV, but in person you see the whole court at all times and dont have the people commentating. I wouldnt pay for that again!

I saw the Indians once too. Pretty boring live, but then again, I had to be the designated driver that night.:o

I love hockey and watching at home and going to the arena are two very different atmosphere's. at home the play by play and replays make the game so exciting, at the arena you blink and you might miss something.

Yes, I have been to an NBA game...once. Not exactly as boring as baseball, but definitely a very close second.
I hate basketball too, I'm not just singling out baseball. :D

Chris 232 - I'm exactly the opposite on hockey. I love to play, and love going to games, but I'm not real big on watching it on TV.

I agree w/ you,,,, I'd much rather be AT the game than watch it on TV.

Baseball is a sport we grew up with. It's not like now days where everything is virtual reality. We would play baseball in the streets and yards all summer from sunup until the streetlights came on. It is something that gets in you soul. If you never played or watched a lot, many of the subtle nuances of the game will escape you (unless Tim McCarver is announcing the game).

The best description I've ever heard was from Bob Costas when comparing it to the NFL. He said baseball is like a puppy you love, and the NFL is like a greyhound, fast and exciting.


As far as hockey, I grew up here in the south where the land is flat and the lakes don't freeze!

I never cared much for hockey until I went to a game. It is a whole different game when viewed live.

There are only two sports that I think you have to be at to appreciate. One is hockey, the other is Nascar. I can't force myself to watch either on tv. The rest of the sports are best viewed from my recliner.

Baseball is three minutes of action "crammed" into a three hour game! :p

That is because they need filler btwn when stuff actually happens :D:D:D

Name a sport where the offense never touches the ball...

Baseball! :D

I CANT STAND watching sports but love to play them.......if it doesnt have an engine in it, it wont keep my interest more then 2 minutes!.....and the most boreing "sport" to watch....has to be golf! Man they need to somehow spice things up...how about monster golf carts with custom paint jobs and sponsor stickers to get around with and bikini clad flag girls on the greens!? :D I'd be glued to the TV every tournament!!! LOL