7 Fascinating Facts About Baseball That You Never Knew

1. **The First Baseball Game Was Played in 1839**

The very first recorded baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey on June 19, 1839. The game was between the New York Nine and the Knickerbockers, and the New York Nine won 23-1.

2. **The First Professional Baseball Team Was Founded in 1869**

The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first professional baseball team, and they were founded in 1869. The team was originally called the Red Stockings because of the red stockings that they wore.

3. **The World Series Was First Played in 1903**

The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball, and it was first played in 1903. The first World Series was between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Americans won 5-3.

4. **Babe Ruth Was the First Player to Hit 60 Home Runs in a Season**

Babe Ruth was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and he was the first player to hit 60 home runs in a season. He did this in 1927, and he remains the only player to hit 60 home runs in a season.

5. **The Longest Home Run in MLB History Was Hit by Roy Campanella**

Roy Campanella was a catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and he hit the longest home run in MLB history. He hit the home run in 1951, and it traveled 565 feet.

6. **The Most Stolen Bases in a Season is 130**

Rickey Henderson holds the record for the most stolen bases in a season, with 130. He stole 130 bases in 1982, and he is the only player to ever steal more than 100 bases in a season.

7. **The Most Wins by a Pitcher in a Season is 56**

Old Hoss Radbourn holds the record for the most wins by a pitcher in a season, with 56. He won 56 games in 1884, and he is the only pitcher to ever win more than 50 games in a season.

These are just a few of the many fascinating facts about baseball. Baseball is a great game with a long and rich history, and there is always something new to learn about it.