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If they play with a ball that is too dirty it creates spitball effect and spitballs are banned. They don't want anything affecting the ball. however the balls they use as replacements aren't exactcly new. Every Baseball used in the MLB, is soaked in special mud over night. Brand new baseballs have no break on them.
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How many pitches before a baseball is retired during a game?
There is not set number of pitches before a ball is removed from the game. A ball is removed after it is scuffed, knocked out of round, or becomes too dirty. In Major League baseball, many balls are removed and replaced by new ones, while in minor league, or amateur ball, sometime, balls that have been removed from the game may be placed back into play after being cleaned.
Why was the new witchcraft law in 1604 called the dirty law?
because it was dirty
Where is the home run ball that Roger Maris hit on October 1 1961?
Both the ball and bat from Maris' 61st home run can be found at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
What inspired Alexander Cartwright to come up with baseball?
Alexander Cartwright is in the baseball Hall of Fame as one of the father's of modern baseball. His inspiration for creating the modern game came from his days playing ball games in the streets of New York with volunteer firefighters, which he was as a young adult.
What baseball teams were in 1845?
In 1845, baseball teams were not organized on a professional level like they are today. However, amateur baseball teams existed during that time, primarily in the Northeastern United States. Some well-known teams of that era include the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club, the New York Baseball Club, and the Brooklyn Atlantics.
Which American sport uses the most balls?
I would say baseball becaues there are so many games per season and they get a new ball when ever it gets dirty.
Why does the ball get handed to the umpire when it hits the dirt at homebase and not when the ball gets hit and hits the dirt in the infield?
The ball gets handed to the umpire once it hits the dirt and not in the instance of the baseball hitting the dirt in the field is up to the Home Plate Umpire's discretion however Pitchers have the rights to request a new baseball provided it becomes too dirty to get a grip on. Pitchers will like the dirt on the ball because it will be able to move more however the opposing team and Umpires will find this an unfair advantage which is the reason in which baseballs will usually be tossed out of play to the umpire but it doesn't always happen in the event of a batted ball hitting the infield dirt.
Why does the batter in baseball ask for a new ball if the ball hits the ground?
Because the ball usually gets scuffed up when it hits the ground and then the pitcher can use this scuffed up ball to throw pitches that move eratically and make it harder for the batter to hit the ball.
What does a lacrosse ball boy do?
if a ball goes out to far he runs and gets it (before that he throws a new one in)
What is rule if a ball gets lost in a gopher hole?
Get a new one, I guess
How many pitches before a baseball is retired during a game?
There is not set number of pitches before a ball is removed from the game. A ball is removed after it is scuffed, knocked out of round, or becomes too dirty. In Major League baseball, many balls are removed and replaced by new ones, while in minor league, or amateur ball, sometime, balls that have been removed from the game may be placed back into play after being cleaned.
Which baseball team gets paid the most?
The New York Yankees
label the adjectives in this sentence "All of my new clothes are dirty."?
"All of my new clothes are dirty?"
Is New York dirty or clean?
Dirty
Is running over a new baseball glove with a car bad?
If there is a ball in it it breaks the glove in
How do you take care of fish tank?
depending on how dirty it gets i would empy everything out when cleanins is needed, scrub the inside and then fill it with new clean water
Who is the first president to throw the first ball of the new baseball season starting a new presidential tradition?
President Taft, 1909
