Key Information
Baseball
| Type | Bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each |
| Developed By | Unknown, but first official rules by Alexander Cartwright |
| First Game | 1755 |
| Team | 9 per side |
| Highest Governing Body of the Sport | WBSC |
Learning Point
- Baseball has been a major part of sport in the United States for over a century and a half, and has gained tremendous popularity. The concept of the game is simple and easy to follow, with many playing the sport for fun, and many teams have been established across the US, Canada and around the world.
Project
- Draw a picture of an old game of baseball with your favourite team.
- Overview
- Alexander Cartwright
- Baseball Diamond
- Baseball Positions
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Location
| Located | Guildford, Surrey, England |
Fun Facts
- The first games of baseball were in Surrey, England, with one recorded game happening in Guildford in 1755.
- A similar game was played in France in the 13th century and after.
- The first code of baseball rules were created by Alexander Cartwright, called the Knickerbocker Rules.
- The first official game of baseball was on June 19, 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey between the New York Nine and the Knickerbockers.
Past Lessons
| 99 | November 2, 2023 | (North America) |