Learning Baseball in 75 Days

[Prenticles]

Hello all.

I am a new collector of baseball, and I am not afraid of asking stupid questions. Anyway I just decided to join Baseball Card Collecting and follow the sport of baseball. Anyway to my question.

I understand that I will not learn the sport of baseball quickly (still learning the teams:D). However I wish to have an adequate knowledge by Opening Day (in 75 days). I understand the Red Sox (New England) but what should I learn about baseball?

Any help is appreciated


P.S. When I first started paying attention to sports Evan Longoria and Justin Verlander were big. I still regard them as the Top Ever (I know I am wrong)

[T206]

How many teams - 30
Divisions - 6 Leagues - 2

Amount of Games - 162

What positions there are?

There is so much when you think about it. Go on wikipedia then Youtube it
PM for more info

[CubKings]

There is a series of episodes called "Baseball" by Ken Burns. I know it used to be on Netflix, not sure if it still is. But it goes through all eras and history of the players and the game.

[WillBBC]

Here's a fun little link to look through:

Why is a game 9 innings? These are the backstories behind baseball's iconic rules | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/01/04/210241338/stories-behind-baseball-rules)

[glen87]

do you know who's on first?

[ThoseBackPages]

MLB.com | The Official Site of Major League Baseball (http://www.mlb.com)

Don't be shameless

[Skipscards]

Hello all.

I am a new collector of baseball, and I am not afraid of asking stupid questions. Anyway I just decided to join Baseball Card Collecting and follow the sport of baseball. Anyway to my question.

I understand that I will not learn the sport of baseball quickly (still learning the teams:D). However I wish to have an adequate knowledge by Opening Day (in 75 days). I understand the Red Sox (New England) but what should I learn about baseball?

Any help is appreciated


P.S. When I first started paying attention to sports Evan Longoria and Justin Verlander were big. I still regard them as the Top Ever (I know I am wrong)
I love all of this. :)!

Best way to learn it is by watching. MLB network replays old games sometimes. Watch those and it'll help.

[RollTribe]

There are seven ways a batter can safely reach first base.

[Skipscards]

There are seven ways a batter can safely reach first base.

Actually there are 8:

1. Walk
2. HBP
3. Catcher's Interference
4. Error
5. Fielder Obstruction
6. Strikeout Passed Ball/Wild Pitch
7. Fielder's Choice
8. Hit

(People forget hit)

[13goyankees13]

Actually there are 8:

1. Walk
2. HBP
3. Catcher's Interference
4. Error
5. Fielder Obstruction
6. Strikeout Passed Ball/Wild Pitch
7. Fielder's Choice
8. Hit

(People forget hit)

How about the ball hitting a runner or an umpire? Or if a fielder throws their glove at the ball?

[Jay9Suited]

How about the ball hitting a runner or an umpire? Or if a fielder throws their glove at the ball?

think this is recorded as a fielders choice..

[Skipscards]

think this is recorded as a fielders choice..

Yep. Exactly.

[Chicharito]

all you need to know is Lou Reed wrote a song for Kris Bryant called "Pale blue eyes" when he knew Bryant was getting marry :)!




















j/k :o

[ToppsCollector1]

Glad to see that you're both not afraid of asking questions that may seem odd to others, but also willing to learn.

Me, I learned a lot through playing video games. MLB 06 the show had been out for a while (Spring 2007 I think I got it) and so it helped learn a lot. Especially about how to run the bases after a fly ball

[Prenticles]

Glad to see that you're both not afraid of asking questions that may seem odd to others, but also willing to learn.

Me, I learned a lot through playing video games. MLB 06 the show had been out for a while (Spring 2007 I think I got it) and so it helped learn a lot. Especially about how to run the bases after a fly ball

That's how I learned football-Madden.

Card Collecting also helps in learning a sport.

[bblair_2002]

Hello all.

I am a new collector of baseball, and I am not afraid of asking stupid questions. Anyway I just decided to join Baseball Card Collecting and follow the sport of baseball. Anyway to my question.

I understand that I will not learn the sport of baseball quickly (still learning the teams:D). However I wish to have an adequate knowledge by Opening Day (in 75 days). I understand the Red Sox (New England) but what should I learn about baseball?

Any help is appreciated


P.S. When I first started paying attention to sports Evan Longoria and Justin Verlander were big. I still regard them as the Top Ever (I know I am wrong)

Pick up the Ken Burns documentary Baseball on DVD.

[kwalter12]

Play RBI Baseball I on the NES. Probably the most basic version of baseball you can find. FYI every pitcher in the MLB doesn't throw a nasty knuckleball.

[psumac]

do you know who's on first?

yes. but do you know what's on second?

[gmarutiak]

Play RBI Baseball I on the NES. Probably the most basic version of baseball you can find. FYI every pitcher in the MLB doesn't throw a nasty knuckleball.

At first I thought you were joking, but after thinking about it, I realize that I learned more about the rules of hockey from playing NHLPA '93 on Sega Genesis than from any other source.

[Pearce77]

Actually there are 8:

1. Walk
2. HBP
3. Catcher's Interference
4. Error
5. Fielder Obstruction
6. Strikeout Passed Ball/Wild Pitch
7. Fielder's Choice
8. Hit

(People forget hit)

Where does a balk fit in? An error right?

[bblair_2002]

Where does a balk fit in? An error right?

It doesn't. A batter can't reach 1st base on a balk. Only advance a base if already on one.

[smapdi]

Who is Harry Steinfeldt?

[kwalter12]

At first I thought you were joking, but after thinking about it, I realize that I learned more about the rules of hockey from playing NHLPA '93 on Sega Genesis than from any other source.

Blades of Steel FTW

[ToppsCollector1]

Also, just as with any other topic, you won't learn everything in 75 days. Youll also learn a few things even after having some familiarity of the game

Example: this past season I learned that the positing of the "K" signs meant something.

you'll find that somewhere in the Topps Now thread.

one means swinging strikeout, the other is caught looking. Still dont know which is which

[gmarutiak]

Blades of Steel FTW

As I read this, I immediately thought of the clinking-steel sound effect that goes along with the title.

[CubKings]

Also, just as with any other topic, you won't learn everything in 75 days. Youll also learn a few things even after having some familiarity of the game

Example: this past season I learned that the positing of the "K" signs meant something.

you'll find that somewhere in the Topps Now thread.

one means swinging strikeout, the other is caught looking. Still dont know which is which

The backwards K is looking.

[iplumb1963]

rule number one...YANKEES Rule