Baseball/Softball
In 1869 the first fully professional baseball club, the Cincinnatie Red Stockings, was formed. Many English language idioms are derived from baseball such as:
- Ballpark (ballpark figures)
- Throw a curveball
- Play hardball
- Cover all the bases
- Home run
- Rain check
- Touch base
- Pitch (an idea)
Baseball/Softball UK
Donald Morris-Vincent
National Programmes Manager
Ariel House
74a Charlotte Street
London
WT1 4QJ
Telephone: 02074 537005
Mobile: 07789 478 343
Email: donald.morris-vincent@mlbi.co.uk
Website: www.baseballsoftballuk.com
WSFF Baseball/Softball Factsheet
