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This document outlines the positions of a baseball team, including the pitcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, left fielder, center fielder, right fielder, and designated hitter.
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Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players. The objective is for batters to hit the ball into play and run around four bases to score runs, while the defensive team tries to get batters out. The document provides a brief history of baseball, noting early world championships in the early 1900s and that the sport has origins in ancient stick-and-ball games. It also outlines some basic rules, such as strikes and balls that allow batters to reach base, as well as pitching regulations. In the final section it mentions Nolan Ryan but provides no additional context.
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Baseball is a team sport that originated in the United States. It involves two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. The goal is to score more runs than the opposing team by hitting a thrown ball and running around four bases. The document provides a brief history of baseball and its evolution from ancient stick and ball games. It outlines the basic rules and objectives of gameplay, as well as introducing famous baseball stars like Joe DiMaggio and Frank Robinson. Important baseball stadiums and the major professional leagues are also mentioned.
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This document provides an overview of the basic rules and structure of baseball. It discusses the 9 innings that make up a game and how batting teams get 3 outs before their turn is over. It explains scoring runs by safely reaching bases and describes the positions on the field. The history of baseball and some famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson are highlighted. The document also summarizes the Major League Baseball structure in the US and international competitions like the World Baseball Cup. Key teams and star pitchers and hitters like David Ortiz are identified.
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Major League Baseball originated in the mid-19th century and has evolved into the 30 team league played today over a 162 game regular season schedule. The league is divided into the American and National Leagues which each contain 3 divisions. The season culminates in the World Series between the American and National League champions. Some of baseball's most famous players include Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and Hank Aaron.
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The document provides information about the history and rules of baseball. It details that the first recorded baseball game took place in 1846. It defines key terms like a run being scored by a batter touching each base in order, a batter being the offensive player at bat, and a pitcher being the fielder who throws the ball. It also notes that a regulation game consists of 9 innings and covers other baseball fundamentals, skills, equipment, famous players, and quizzes on the topics.
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Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a court. The objective is to shoot the ball through a hoop by passing and dribbling. It was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts. Players position themselves on the court in roles like point guard, center, or power forward. Shooting methods include jump shots, layups, and slam dunks. Teams advance by passing, dribbling, rebounding missed shots, and blocking opponents' shots all while following the rules enforced by referees.
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Abner Doubleday is often credited with inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York in 1839. However, the first organized team, the New York Knickerbockers, was founded in 1845 and established rules for the game. Major League Baseball was established in 1876 with the founding of the National League, and has since grown to include many historic events and figures, such as Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, and the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936 in Cooperstown.
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This document provides an overview of the basic rules and structure of baseball. It discusses the 9 innings that make up a game and how batting teams get 3 outs before their turn is over. It explains scoring runs by safely reaching bases and describes the positions on the field. The history of baseball and some famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson are highlighted. The document also summarizes the Major League Baseball structure in the US and international competitions like the World Baseball Cup. Key teams and star pitchers and hitters like David Ortiz are identified.
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Major League Baseball originated in the mid-19th century and has evolved into the 30 team league played today over a 162 game regular season schedule. The league is divided into the American and National Leagues which each contain 3 divisions. The season culminates in the World Series between the American and National League champions. Some of baseball's most famous players include Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and Hank Aaron.
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