Baseball through the decades.

By ebyurm1

  • First book of instructions for baseball was published.

  • Pitchers may throw over hand.

    Changed pitching speed and style.

  • Pitchers mound is moved to current distance of 60 feet 6 inches.

    Set a new standard for baseball games.

  • First pentagon shaped home plate appears on the diamond.

    It changed the strike zones.

  • First World Series game was played.

    Added to the post season.

  • First Major League Night game was played.

    Changed schedueling and it allowed working people to go to games.

  • Lou Gehrig is the first player to have his number retired.

    Started a new way of honoring players.

  • Jackie Robinson is the first black player in the 20th century.

    He sent a prescient for all African Americans.

  • Pitchers are credited for saves.

    Improved statistical records.

  • Roger Clemens is the first pitcher to strike out 20 times in one game.

    Broke a record. Set a higher gold standard.