0
There are 108 double stiches in an official Baseball. They are carefully stiched in a pattern that goes from wide to narrow because this effects aerodynamics. When the air passes over the ball the stiches help produce a more streamlined effect which reduces the amount of drag on the ball-Drag is the reistance an object faces when it collides with air molecules, it is a type of friction which can slow down the ball.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Does a baseball has coloured dots?
Yes, it has the red stitching
What does baseball stitching do?
the stitching on a baseball is there so you can throw different pitches such as a curveball. The stiches make the ball move different ways depending on how u grip it and how you throw it
What color are the threads on a baseball?
Red Stitched baseballsThe American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934-1935 when in both league started using only red stitching. Red stitching is still used today but occasional a commemorative baseball is used and they might use different color stitching. For example: A black stitching commemorative baseball was used on August 25, 1996 at Yankee Stadium in honor of Mickey Mantle. The commemorative baseballs must be approved by MLB.
Why is the color red used for baseball stitching?
probably to remind them of America
How many inches is baseball stitching?
6 stiches per inch
What do beads on a rosary baseball have in common?
These are different types of stitching that you can do. Baseball will look a lot like the stitching that goes around the ball while rosary beads are small little dots.
Where can a used baseball with red and black stitching a friend said was from 1902 be analyzed?
American League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league started using only red stitching. If you have an official baseball you need to "analyze" the stamping on the baseball. You can the narrow down the era the baseball was made by the name of the league President that appears on the ball. Trademarks could also aid in dating the ball. See Related Links below for a Baseball dating guide. If the baseball does not have any markings then it will be difficult to date. The baseball you have has red, and black stitching as the national league baseballs did, and will date the baseball pre-1935. Non-Official balls might have been made after 1935 as well. Without any markings on the baseball it will have a lower collectors value.
What year did the American league stop using red and blue stitching in the baseball?
The year 2000.
Red stitches on baseball year?
A Stitch in TimeAmerican League baseballs with the Reach Trademark had Red & Blue stitching, and the National League Spalding Trademark baseballs had Black & Red stitching up until about 1934/35 when in both league they started to use just red stitching.
What machines are used to make baseballs?
The present day ball stitching machines, are used as a thread tightening device. The stitching thread control device tightly clamps the stitching thread for manufacturing the finished baseball so that the worker only needs to use minimum force to pull and set the stitches on balls. The operation of this device is convenient for workers. In the past Baseball Stitching clamps were used. This device was used to secure the baseball during the process of sewing on the cover by hand. In the early days the clamps were made of wood by locale woodworkers or carpenters, and later made of metal. The baseballs were both sewn at the factories or at home, the work done mostly by women. Two pieces of figure-eight-shaped cowhide is dampened to permit pliability and placed around a string wound core, then placed in the stitching clamp. The covers are stapled together to hold in place for stitching. The baseball is then hand-stitched together with 216 raised stitches. It takes about 13-14 minutes to hand sew a baseball. For more information on Baseball Stitching clamps, along with pictures I will leave a link below. -Steven KeyMan
Are baseballs machine sewn?
yes The present day ball stitching machines, are used as a thread tightening device. The stitching thread control device tightly clamps the stitching thread for manufacturing the finished baseball so that the worker only needs to use minimum force to pull and set the stitches on balls. The operation of this device is convenient for workers. In the past Baseball Stitching clamps were used. This device was used to secure the baseball during the process of sewing on the cover by hand. In the early days the clamps were made of wood by locale woodworkers or carpenters, and later made of metal. The baseballs were both sewn at the factories or at home, the work done mostly by women. Two pieces of figure-eight-shaped cowhide is dampened to permit pliability and placed around a string wound core, then placed in the stitching clamp. The covers are stapled together to hold in place for stitching. The baseball is then hand-stitched together with 216 raised stitches. It takes about 13-14 minutes to hand sew a baseball. For more information on Baseball Stitching clamps, along with pictures I will leave a link below. -Steven KeyMan
What is stay stitching?
Stay stitching is a type of stitch that ensures unraveling will not happen. Stay stitching is often used in seams.
