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Baseball interpreters are much more important for Asians than for Latin Americans

Baseball Interpreters Are Much More Important For Asians Than For Latin Americans

In baseball scoreboards news, this week Ozzie Guillen, the manger of Chicago, claimed that Asian players were getting preferential treatment over Latin American players. The basis for his dissatisfaction was that Asian players have been getting interpreters supplied and paid for by the teams, whilst Latin American players have had to do without. In the meantime, the majority of Spanish-speaking players who are not fluent in English have had to rely on teammates and coaches.
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Gabriel Sanchez – Major League Baseball’s big secret!

Gabriel Sanchez - Major League Baseball’s Big Secret!

Gabriel Sanchez, of Cuban descent, was born in Florida on September 2nd 1983. He is currently the first baseman for the Martins. In spring, Marlins fans were debating whether Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison should get the job as first baseman, and many fans were surprised when the coach trusted him with this all important position. However, Sanchez has been a phenomenal success this season so far.
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The fastest pitch of all time – coming soon

The Fastest Pitch Of All Time - Coming Soon

In San Diego the radar gun was working overtime, and all because of a 20 year old wonder kid who kept throwing 3 figure pitches. 101 mph showed up time and time again, and as the scouts observed the player, the inevitable question arose: will Stephen Strasburg pitch a baseball faster than anyone ever has before?
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Bob Shepperd, the greatest baseball announcer ever has passed away.

Bob Shepperd

The great baseball announcer Bob Sheppard, who was given the nickname “The Voice of God,” for the way he welcomed generations of fans with his greeting, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Yankee Stadium` and for the way that he introduced stars from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter to the Yankee Stadium. Whilst he never personally gave his age, in 2006 it was confirmed by a Yankees official that he was born on Oct. 20, 1910, which means that he was 99 years old.
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The MLB All star game – is it right to hold it in mid-season?

The Mlb All Star Game – Is It Right To Hold It In Mid-season?

The MLB All Star Game began nearly 80 years ago in 1933, from which time every year MLB takes a short break from the long season, baseball scoreboards go blank across the country for three days, and the great game and its most successful players are celebrated.
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Bethany College Baseball Accomplishments

Bethany College Baseball Accomplishments

Amidst the rolling hills of West Virginia there lies Bethany College. The example of excellence, this liberal arts college is one of West Virginia’s oldest and most renowned institutions of higher learning. But when you are searching on the web for information about this school, you shouldn’t be surprised if their team advances each year to the ECAC Semi-Finals. Beyond just the superb academia, this college is hot on baseball!
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Effingham County High School Raises Baseball Stars

Effingham County High School Raises Baseball Stars

The Savannah Georgia area is known for its beauty, history and warm, friendly people. Anyone who has ever been to the area never forgets it. Effingham County is just a little northwest of Savannah and, at first appearance, seems like a small quiet area. A gentle cookie cutter vision of the Old South, Effingham County offers a graciousness that can found no where else. Don’t let appearances fool you. A community of history including a visit by General Washington and part of the path of General Sherman’s “March to the Sea”. Nestled between the Ogeechee and Savannah Rivers, Effingham County is picturesque and lovely. In the heart is Effingham High School, home of the Rebels. You can’t miss it – because their blue and white team colors are everywhere.
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Baseball at Pace Academy of Atlanta, Georgia: Go Knights!

Baseball At Pace Academy Of Atlanta, Georgia: Go Knights!

Pace Academy in Atlanta Georgia is one of the nation’s finest preparatory schools. Nestled in Atlanta, Pace Academy works with preschool to twelfth grade students. Their guidelines encompass an attitude of starting small and building confidence. Their attitude is commitment to giving each student and athlete the ability to perform at the highest potential. 2004-2005 Winner of the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence, Pace Academy is proud to have received the highest award that an American school can get. Pace is renowned throughout the state for their incredible balance of arts, sports and education. From old Southern Charm to high tech robotics teams, Pace Academy is an example of one of the finest learning centers in existence.
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Best MLB baseball stadium scoreboards

Best MLB Baseball Stadium Scoreboards

When it comes to scoring equipment, the Major League Baseball scoreboards are some of the best in the country. One of the biggest baseball stadium scoreboards in the country is the one installed at the Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Missourri. Standing at more than one hundred and five feet tall and eighty four foot wide, this jumbotron is one that drives the KC fans and visitors wild with excitement. Right now this is considered the biggest and one of the best baseball stadium scoreboards found anywhere in the country, or even the world. There are a number of others that are considered large, but not quite as large as this one. Attendance at the stadium increased significantly after this scoreboard was installed, and this is partly attributed to the scoring equipment improvements made.
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High School Baseball Scoreboards

Baseball Scoreboards

High school baseball scoreboards play a big role in the games, and the scoreboard that youi choose can have a huge impact on your high school and baseball program. Electro-Mech is a leader when it comes to electronic high school scoreboards, and for a number of excellent reasons. With more than half a century of experience in the business this is a company that knows sports and scoring equipment, and stands behind the products offered one hundred percent. If you want a new scoreboard to motivate your baseball team and student body, there are some things you need to consider before choosing the right type of high school baseball electronic scoring equipment and supplier. Quality is the most important factor, because a cheap discount scoreboard will be unreliable and quit just when you need it for a big game.
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Portable Baseball Scoreboards: Keep the Score Anywhere You Play

Portable Baseball Scoreboards

Baseball is the American past, present and future. It is very popular all across the country. Portable baseball scoreboards have a lot to offer to make the most out of this sport. Having a scoreboard that is portable gives you many benefits that you will not get with scoring equipment that is fixed into place and can not be relocated. All of the features you want in a baseball scoring system are present in the portable models offered by Electro-Mech, together with exceptional quality, support, and service as well. A portable model can be taken wherever the baseball game is at, so you only need to buy one piece of equipment for a number of locations at times. Another benefit with models that are portable is that these scoreboards are much lighter in weight, and will usually cost less than other models. With a portable baseball scoreboard you take the scoring equipment to the game, which is much more convenient than arranging the game around where the scoring equipment is.
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Baseball Scoreboards and Baseball Scoring System

Baseball Scoring System

Baseball scoreboards have come a long way since the game of baseball was first played. The first attempts at score keeping were done by hand, using a scoreboard that held sheets with numbers. Eventually scores started being recorded on score sheets, but this method is very time consuming and can be somewhat confusing. Modern baseball scoreboards are normally electronic, and usually include LED lighting and other features which improve the equipment. The changes through the years have made it much easier to track and record baseball scores and stats, and you can find this equipment at Electro-Mech to meet all of your baseball scoring needs. You will find sports scoring equipment that can be customized in any way you need, so you can add more display windows that allow more stats and data to be shown, or include advertising spaces to help boost your event revenue.
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Baseball Scoreboard Manufacturer: Why It’s Important to Go with the Best

Baseball Scoreboard Manufacturer

Have you ever bought something only to realize that you paid too much for it? Or maybe felt that it doesn’t work as well as it should or as well as the maker claims it to? We all have and it is in these moments that we feel not only a little demoralized but cheated as well. No one wants to feel cheated and no one wants to pay good money only to get a poor quality product in return. Knowing this feeling of disappointment leads a person to ask ones self, “how do I know when Im getting a good deal?” or better yet “how do I know when I’m getting ripped off?” the only answer to that question is know your product. The best way to keep yourself from being let down by a cheap or poor quality product is to know what it is that you want in what you are looking for. The same goes for in the case of cheap electronic baseball scoreboards. Continue reading “Baseball Scoreboard Manufacturer: Why It’s Important to Go with the Best” →

Top 10 Benefits of the Baseball Stadium Scoreboard

Baseball Stadium Scoreboard

Baseball stadium scoreboard is more than just an important part of the game; it has held sentimental value in the hearts of Americans for years and years and still does to this day. Even though there have been a lot of changes to the game of baseball in terms of technology, rules, etc., the emotions involved in the game between the players, fans, and the sport itself are still the same. The baseball field scoreboard has brought us many times to the edge of our seats and even made us cry whether it was tears of victory or defeat. With the technology that has advanced these days the purpose and relationship between the fans and the baseball stadium scoreboard has evolved. Technology has broadened the horizons of sports entertainment and has allowed for multiple industries to take part in it. We came up with top ten benefits of the baseball stadium scoreboard that show how important it is to the game:
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Score Kept ‘Round the World: The Baseball Stadium Scoreboard

Baseball Stadium Scoreboard

Baseball stadium scoreboards have come a long way since their inception. The beginning baseball scoreboards were quite rudimentary in their form and function. The scores had to be manually changed, often with the scorekeeper climbing a ladder inning after inning putting the score up or someone was inside the scoreboard and would do the same from within. Baseball field scoreboards were square or rectangular for the purpose of simplicity and efficiency, as no other shape could display information as well as the square or rectangle.
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Quality Baseball Scoreboards: Best Choice for Your School (College)

Quality Baseball Scoreboards

Electro-mech produces many high quality electronic baseball scoreboards. They have been making electronic baseball scoreboards for over 50 years. They produce many different model electronic baseball scoreboards that high schools and colleges buy to serve their needs. Electro-Mech scoreboards can be customized to fit any athletic program needs. Buy baseball scoreboard from Electro-Mech and you won’t be disappointed.
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AL’s MVP, CY Young Award, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year award winners 2008

Baseball Mvp

Major League Baseball capped off an exhilarating season of surprises that included unexpected teams reaching the World Series, with new names for the major awards in 2008. The American League MVP, Cy Young Award, National Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year 2008 were all first-time winners.
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Baseball in American History

Baseball In American History

Baseball in American history occupies a coveted place in our national identity. Like apple pie and the image of our flag, baseball is iconic to our nation and is intertwined with its history. As we have evolved as a nation so too has the sport of baseball. For one thing, American baseball history stretches back almost as far, if not further, than the history of our nation.
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