Major League Baseball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/major-league-baseball

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Major League Baseball?162 games per team
2. What is the year of national league founding?1876
3. What is the year of MLB formation (peace treaty)?1903
4. What is Major League Baseball and why is it called the big leagues?Major League Baseball is the top professional baseball league in North America, with teams playing 162 games each season. It is called the big leagues because it is the highest level of professional baseball.
5. How did Major League Baseball start in the 19th century?It began with early professional leagues like the National Association in 1871, then the National League in 1876, and the American League in 1901. In 1903 the two leagues were officially recognized as major leagues.

Sabermetrics: The empirical analysis of baseball, especially through statistical analysis.
Designated Hitter (DH): A player who bats instead of the pitcher, used in the American League.
Playoffs: A series of games played after the regular season to determine the league champion.