Baseball

Bat, ball, gloves, and bases are all part of this sport. See baseball information at these sites.

Resources in this category:

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
http://www.aagpbl.org/: In the 1940's and 1950's, women played professional baseball in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. You can find about the history of the league and the players at this site. The site also has pictures and trivia.
All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League
http://www.aagpbl.org/: Discover the history of the 1943-1954 women's professional ball league, which inspired the movie A League of Their Own. Here you will find complete rosters of all teams, records, research resources, and pictures.
Babe Ruth League
http://www.baberuthleague.org/: Official site of the premier amateur baseball/softball program in the world. "It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity."
Baseball Cards 1887-1914
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bbhtml/bbhome.html: The Library of Congress presents 2,100 baseball cards from the game's earliest period. The cards show figures such as Ty Cobb stealing third base and Cy Young posing formally.
Junior Baseball
http://www.juniorbaseball.com/: This site for Junior Baseball magazine has tips for kids of different ages. It also has tips for parents and coaches.
Baseball: The Game and Beyond
http://library.thinkquest.org/11902/: "Have you ever wondered why a curveball curves, or how ERA is calculated?" This site helps you answer these baseball and physics behind baseball questions. At this site there is a Baseball and Physics Dictionary for you to look up the meaning of terms such as force, frequency, hopping fastball, and many more. You can also discuss baseball with others by using the Baseball Discussion Board.
Dressed to the Nines: A History of Baseball Uniforms
http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/...: The National Baseball Hall of Fame presents an exhibit on the history of baseball uniforms. Look at a timeline of major changes in baseball uniforms or search the Uniform Database for pictures of the uniforms.
Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/jrhtml/jrhome.html: This site is a timeline of baseball history from the 1860's to the 1960's. It includes many old baseball photographs. It hghlights information about Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues.
Learn2 Break in a Baseball Mitt
http://www.tutorials.com/04/0436/0436.asp: Follow the directions for breaking in a baseball mitt, and you will be ready to play ball soon!
Learn2 Throw a Curve Ball
http://www.tutorials.com/08/0893/0893.asp: "Throwing a curve ball may seem pretty mysterious, but it's really a simple procedure: spin the ball as it leaves your hand. This 2torial talks you through the essentials of mastering the curve."
Major League Baseball: Kids' Dugout
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/kids/index.jsp: This is the kids' section of Major League Baseball's site. It has games, interviews, and tips from the pros.
Presidential Baseball
http://www.prezbaseball.org/: This interactive game was developed by history professors to teach about parallels between America's national pastime and national leaders.
Presidents and Baseball
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/baseball/: This site has some information about Tee Ball on the White House lawn, but it also has a lot more. Click on "Presidential Pitches" to see pictures of Presidents throwing out the first pitch at baseball games. Click on "Presidents and Baseball Quiz" to find out interesting trivia about Presidents and baseball.
Science of Baseball
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/: What would Babe Ruth's batting average be if he played in today's league? Or in the 1800s? When were the "Bloomer Girls" formed? Who was known as the "Queen of Baseball"? How do pitcher's throw fast balls? How do the weight and speed of the bat affect hitting? What is Sabermetrics? Where can I find out more about the Negro Leagues? Get all this and more on this excellent baseball site.
Science of Baseball
http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/: Designed by San Francisco's Exploratorium, this interactive site explains the "how" behind hitting, pitching, and protective equipment.
US Amateur Baseball Association
http://www.usaba.com/: The USABA hosts National World Series Tournaments in nine age programs, ages 11 - 19 and under.
Webball Baseball Skills Clinic and Product Guide
http://www.webball.com/: This site has lots of free material, but some features do require subscription.

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KidSpace Home Librarians' Internet Index Library Locator Subjects Reference The World Computers Health & Nutrition Reading Zone Math & Science Art & Music Sports & Rec. Fun Stuff Features Science Fair Stately Knowledge Learning HTML Orca Search Poison Prevention Author Page Culture Quest Story Hour Say Hello U.S. Presidents	Baseball Bat, ball, gloves, and bases are all part of this sport. See baseball information at these sites. Resources in this category: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League http://www.aagpbl.org/ In the 1940's and 1950's, women played professional baseball in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. You can find about the history of the league and the players at this site. The site also has pictures and trivia. All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League http://www.aagpbl.org/ Discover the history of the 1943-1954 women's professional ball league, which inspired the movie A League of Their Own. Here you will find complete rosters of all teams, records, research resources, and pictures. Babe Ruth League http://www.baberuthleague.org/ Official site of the premier amateur baseball/softball program in the world. "It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity." Baseball Cards 1887-1914 http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bbhtml/bbhome.html The Library of Congress presents 2,100 baseball cards from the game's earliest period. The cards show figures such as Ty Cobb stealing third base and Cy Young posing formally. Junior Baseball http://www.juniorbaseball.com/ This site for Junior Baseball magazine has tips for kids of different ages. It also has tips for parents and coaches. Baseball: The Game and Beyond http://library.thinkquest.org/11902/ "Have you ever wondered why a curveball curves, or how ERA is calculated?" This site helps you answer these baseball and physics behind baseball questions. At this site there is a Baseball and Physics Dictionary for you to look up the meaning of terms such as force, frequency, hopping fastball, and many more. You can also discuss baseball with others by using the Baseball Discussion Board. Dressed to the Nines: A History of Baseball Uniforms http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/... The National Baseball Hall of Fame presents an exhibit on the history of baseball uniforms. Look at a timeline of major changes in baseball uniforms or search the Uniform Database for pictures of the uniforms. Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/jrhtml/jrhome.html This site is a timeline of baseball history from the 1860's to the 1960's. It includes many old baseball photographs. It hghlights information about Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues. Learn2 Break in a Baseball Mitt http://www.tutorials.com/04/0436/0436.asp Follow the directions for breaking in a baseball mitt, and you will be ready to play ball soon! Learn2 Throw a Curve Ball http://www.tutorials.com/08/0893/0893.asp "Throwing a curve ball may seem pretty mysterious, but it's really a simple procedure: spin the ball as it leaves your hand. This 2torial talks you through the essentials of mastering the curve." Major League Baseball: Kids' Dugout http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/kids/index.jsp This is the kids' section of Major League Baseball's site. It has games, interviews, and tips from the pros. Presidential Baseball http://www.prezbaseball.org/ This interactive game was developed by history professors to teach about parallels between America's national pastime and national leaders. Presidents and Baseball http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/baseball/ This site has some information about Tee Ball on the White House lawn, but it also has a lot more. Click on "Presidential Pitches" to see pictures of Presidents throwing out the first pitch at baseball games. Click on "Presidents and Baseball Quiz" to find out interesting trivia about Presidents and baseball. Science of Baseball http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/ What would Babe Ruth's batting average be if he played in today's league? Or in the 1800s? When were the "Bloomer Girls" formed? Who was known as the "Queen of Baseball"? How do pitcher's throw fast balls? How do the weight and speed of the bat affect hitting? What is Sabermetrics? Where can I find out more about the Negro Leagues? Get all this and more on this excellent baseball site. Science of Baseball http://www.exploratorium.edu/baseball/ Designed by San Francisco's Exploratorium, this interactive site explains the "how" behind hitting, pitching, and protective equipment. US Amateur Baseball Association http://www.usaba.com/ The USABA hosts National World Series Tournaments in nine age programs, ages 11 - 19 and under. Webball Baseball Skills Clinic and Product Guide http://www.webball.com/ This site has lots of free material, but some features do require subscription.
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