Fun Baseball Facts

Below you’ll find my baseball facts from the ball’s point of view. But, first there are a few commercial announcements for my book about a talking baseball at a big league game. Check out the book and facts. Enjoy.

Who is Bennie?

Bennie the Talking Ball is the central character in my book, Bennie is a ROMLB (Rawlings Official Major League Baseball) baseball. In this story, he’s going to break down a big league game from his perspective. Cute, and slightly humorous. Sure to be a Home Run for baseball fans. A Ball’s Game: The Ball Talks . Available at: https://www.benniethetalkingbaseball.com

Sultan of Swat

Babe Ruth, maybe you’ve heard of him, was the 1st player to hit 25 home runs in one season. The year was 1919. By this time, the game of baseball is about 80 years old. C ya next time.

Sign me up….

Fact. Since 1905 over 10,000 Major League players have signed a contract to use Louisville Slugger bats. C ya next time.

Flying Dutchman…

Fact. In 1905, Honus Wagner signed a contract to produce the 1st bat with a player’s signature, the Louisville Slugger, becoming the first sportsperson to endorse a commercial product. C ya next time.

Too fast…

Fact. A baseball can be hit further and faster with a metal bat than a wood one. In an effort to keep pitchers from getting line drived so often, pro players only use wood bats. C ya next time.

Not leftovers, again…

Fact. Joe Sewell used the SAME bat for 14 Major League seasons. He named the bat,”Black Betsy”. And, you guessed it. He’s in the Hall of Fame. C ya next time.

Lots of wood…

Fact. Players today go through as many as six or seven dozen bats in a season. (6×12) 72. (7×12) 84. C ya next time.