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.

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.

Be a Better Hitter
http://www.beabetterhitter.com/

Provides solid online instruction, including video footage, in fundamentals, bat speed, hitting approach, and a coaches' forum.

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. Includes fun activities about baseball 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://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/baseball/ind...

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 Pitching Mechanics, Hitting Mechanics, Baseball Instruction, Coaching Strategy
http://www.webball.com/cms/

This site has free material on baseball instruction, coaching strategies, pitching and hitting mechanics, and training. Some features require a subscription.