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Ricardo Chagollan Period 8 Baseball

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History Famous Players Today's Baseball Table of Contents

Baseballs History :

Baseballs History The birth place of this game was in America and it's not sure of who is the true founder but Alexander Cartwright was said to be one of the known founders. The first recorded baseball game was in 1846 but It says that many people started playing with before the civil war began. When the civil war began interest in baseball began to fade but it was not forgotten. When thee war finished many Americans came back to the sports and clubs began to form and many games began to charge admission to their games.

American Association Or National League:

American Association Or National League The first professional baseball league was set up in 1871 with 9 teams then 13 by 1875. This professional was set up based on many amateur clubs. This league was know as the National Association then changed its name to National League. They handed everything from schedules to pricing games. When the business men knew they could make money they set up a rival league to the national league and called it the American Association. This league was set up as a competion with the National League by reducing prices in order to make more money than the than them. They came to an agreement and merged both in order to have more fans and money.

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George Herman Ruth Jackie Robinson Lou Gehrig Cal Ripken Jr Ty Cobbs Ricky Henderson Pete Rose Carlos Gonzales Derek Jeter Alex Rodriguez Ken Griffy Jr. Ted Williams Joe Dimagio Mikey Mantle Cy Young Famous Players

Famous Player:

Famous Player More than Half of each baseball player named has already been inducted into the fall of fame. For example Babe Ruth was one or is the greatest baseball player to ever live. Three (Derek Jeter, Carlos Gonzales and Alex Rodriguez) which are still play to this day are the best in the game.

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Photo Gallery

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Players Salary:

Players Salary The first major contract was signed by Babe Ruth and it was worth $50,000 which today seems like a small amount. Player were usually paid around $8000 for the season in the 1920s and on. Over the years players ask for more and more money depending on the ability to play Today the highest paid player would be Alex Rodriguez and he signed a contract worth$275 million for 10 years.

Baseball Today:

Baseball Today Over the Years baseball have evolved a great amount. Pitchers don’t throw as much as they used to. There are very few speed runners in the game. Sports writers say power has over come speed in the game.

MLB:

MLB Today there are many professional leagues but the one were all the money is made, the one were the best players go to play is Major League Baseball (MLB). MLB consist of two leagues within them. The American League and National League which is still the same but with much more teams.

American League :

American League This League contains 14 teams. Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Tampa Bay Devil Rays Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers

National League :

National League There are 16 teams within this League. Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Colorado Rockies Florida Marlins Houston Astros Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Washington Nationals

Baseball Players Today:

Baseball Players Today

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