According To Chops

WHY BASEBALL IS THE GREATEST SPORT

  1. It is America’s National Pastime.
  2. Baseball is fun.
  3. First game played was in New York June 19, 1846.
  4. MLB was founded in 1903. (NHL-1917), (NFL-1920), (NBA-1946)
  5. Athletic ability and intelligence of the players.
  6. Pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training.
  7. Opening day.
  8. 162 game schedules. More games the better.
  9. Played during spring and summer.
  10. Opening pitches.
  11. National Anthem before the start of each game.
  12. Introduction of the players over the stadium intercom.
  13. Keeping score with pencil and scorecard.
  14. Concessions. Hot Dogs, nachos, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels, sodas, beer, etc.
  15. Veteran appreciations.
  16. 7th inning stretch. “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”.
  17. Walk-up songs.
  18. Homeruns. Inside the park homers, Grand slams, Walk offs.
  19. No hitters and perfect games.
  20. 100 MPH pitches.
  21. 6+4+3=2
  22. Extra-inning games.
  23. Walk off celebrations.
  24. Comebacks. “The game isn’t over till it’s over”–Yogi Berrra
  25. Win or lose, there is always tomorrow.
  26. No matter who is winning, everyone has to continue playing.
  27. Based on strategy.
  28. Round ball, round bat, but you have to hit it square.
  29. A player can’t re-enter after being removed.
  30. Vin Scully.
  31. “It’s time for Dodgers baseball”.–Vin Scully
  32. Baseball on the radio. Nobody did it better than Vin Scully.
  33. 90 feet between bases. Perfect dimensions.
  34. No clock. Does not include pitch timer. Each team gets 27 outs.
  35. Defense has the ball.
  36. Statistics are better in baseball. Don’t forget analytics.
  37. Baseball cards and memorabilia.
  38. Collecting hats and jerseys.
  39. Fantasy baseball leagues.
  40. Bobblehead give aways.
  41. Jersey retirements.
  42. Hall of Fame matters.
  43. Relationship between fans and the game.
  44. In person experience.
  45. Sound of the bat off the ball.
  46. Game for all ages.
  47. Bond between parents and children. Memories being made.
  48. Managers arguing with umpires.
  49. Batting stances.
  50. Pitching motions
  51. Loyal fans
  52. Home run derby.
  53. All-Star game.
  54. MLB trade deadline.
  55. Winter meetings.
  56. Baseball history.
  57. Rivalries. Ex. Dodgers-Giants, Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Cardinals, Mets-Phillies, Braves-Mets
  58. Inter-Divisional Matchups
  59. Coaches and managers wear uniforms.
  60. Bat flips.
  61. Web-gem catches.
  62. Game saving defensive plays.
  63. Replays and highlights.
  64. Call ups.
  65. Iconic moments.
  66. Ballparks (Stadiums). The layouts and look of the field.
  67. Post game fireworks. 
  68. Uniforms.
  69. Legendary players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Mike Piazza, Clayton Kershaw, etc.
  70. Famous player nicknames. Ex. The Babe, Mr October, Mr Cub, The Big Hurt, Big Papi, Spaceman, The Bird, etc.
  71. Baseball lingo. Ex. Bang-bang play, around the horn, bush league, blooper, can of corn, etc.
  72. Sport movies centered on baseball: Bull Durham, The Sandlot, Moneyball, 42, Field of Dreams, League Of Their Own, Eight Men Out, The Rookie, The Natural, Major League, The Bad News Bears, The Pride Of The Yankees, 61*, Mr. Baseball, etc.
  73. Shohei Ohtani
  74. 2025 World Series Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers.
  75. Played in over 125 countries.

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