Professional Baseball in the USA has a continuous history from 1876, when the National League was founded, until today. A National Association existed from 1871 to 1875, but there is controversy on whether this was an actual league or not.
1901 was the first year that the American League fielded major league teams.
Mlb was founded may 5, 1871.
The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby started in 1985.
For the American League the pennant winners were the Chicago Whitesox. (This was the first year the AL was elevated to Major League level. For the National League the pennant winners were the Pittsburg Pirates. No World Series was held this year.
American League: Curt Blefary, Baltimore OriolesNational League: Jim Lefebvre, Los Angeles Dodgers
The minimum salary for the 2009 season is $400,000 according to major league players association.
Professional umpires currently begin their Minor League career at $1,800 per month. At the Major League level, salaries range from approximately $84,000 to $300,000 per year according to MLB.com. Assuming umpiring 162 games per year that is $518 to - $1850 per game at Major league level.
The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby started in 1985.
Baseball America Major League Player of the Year was created in 1998.
Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award was created in 1947.
Yogi Berra made his Major League Debut with the New York Yankees on September 22, 1946.
$400,000 per year
The first major league in baseball was the National Association whose first year was 1871.
Chuck Tanner Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award was created in 2007.
Yes.
His first year in Major League Baseball was 1947.
1994-1995
No. He is retired.
Dwight Gooden was the 1984 National League Rookie of the Year.