Baseball Facts - Page 6

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 but he was not the first black player in the Major Leagues. Three black players played briefly in the late 1800s.

In 1946, Eddie Klep became the first white player to play in the Negro Leagues.

Babe Ruth stole home base 10 times in his career. Rickey Henderson only did it 4 times. Lou Brock never stole home.

If a fielder throws his glove or hat at the ball and hits it, every baserunner is awarded three free bases.

In 1993, Jose Canseco tried to field a fly ball but the ball bounced off his head and went over the fence for a home run.