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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Baseball Bat Debate: What's Better, Wood or Aluminum?

For Students 9th - 10th
Science and math abound in baseball. In this project, you can produce some interesting baseball statistics of your own and perhaps settle a long-standing debate. You'll set up experiments at your local playing field to find out which...
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Other

Baseball: Reference

For Students 9th - 10th
A worthy resource to get information on baseball stats, facts, and figures on areas such as salaries, awards voting, teams, players, and more. Lots of information to sift through.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: Statistics

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about statistics in baseball like ERA, RBI, and batting average. What do all these stats mean?
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Do Baseball Stadium Dimensions Affect Batting Statistics?

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a fun project that combines baseball and math. Major League baseball is played in ballparks that have their own individual quirks when it comes to the exact layout of the field. Fenway Park in Boston has the famous "Green Monster"...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Roberto Clemente, Baseball Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...
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USA Today

Usa Today: Sports: San Diego Padres

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the San Diego Padres team statistics, notes on the team, team schedule, and links to box scores of every game of the 2002 season.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Spaulding Base Ball Guides

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-five editions of this historical publication from the Library of Congress feature editorials from baseball writers on the state of the game, statistics, photographs, and analysis of the previous season for all the Major League...
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Other

Michael Bein's Home Plate: Graphical History of Baseball

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a graphical review of the history of baseball including batting, pitching, and fielding statistics.
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Other

This Great Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for all you baseball fans. Indulge yourself by reading yearly summaries from 1900 to the present, learning the history of the game, browsing team statistics, and even reading interviews with some colorful baseball...
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MLB Advanced Media

Chicago Cubs: Sammy Sosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiles the life and career of Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa. It has current statistics and links to other resource information.
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Other

Baseball Almanac Pete Rose

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information, career stats, and fast facts about Major League Baseball's Hit King.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: He Was a Pain, but a Great Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article providing highlights of the record setting career of babeball legend, Ty Cobb, who was almost as famous for his off field antics as for his on field statistics.
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MLB Advanced Media

The Cleveland Indians: Team History

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the official web site of the Cleveland Indians to find out about their history. Links will show past and present rosters, statistics, team records, and more.
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MLB Advanced Media

Miami Marlins

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Miami Marlins contains up-to-date news, player profiles, scores, statistics, a history of the team, a profile of Pro Player Stadium, audio/video clips, and much more.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Cincinnati Reds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official Cincinnati Reds homepage from the ESPN.com website. The site has statistics, standings, schedules, and much more.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Mark Mc Gwire

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a career profile and statistical information about the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire including a scouting report.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Sports Goals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lists goals and outlines scholarship opportunities for baseball players. Students are given an opportunity to calculate statistics for hypothetical players.

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