Curated OER
Mathematical Baseball
Second graders, divided into two teams, with the "pitch" being an addition or subtraction problem. If the "batter" answers correctly before the "catcher," the student runs to first base. f the catcher answers first, the batter is out.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Pitching the Biomechanics
The fate of baseball teams valued at millions of dollars and followed by millions of rabid fans can come down to the elbow and shoulders of their pitchers. What can biomechanics contribute to the team?
Kansas State
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: Satchel Paige
An excellent biography of legendary baseball player Satchel Paige. It traces his career through the Negro Leagues as a professional baseball player.
Other
Vernon "Lefty" Gomez
This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.
Read Works
Read Works: Pitcher Perfect
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Katie Brownell, a female Little League pitcher who threw a perfect game. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Black Past
Black Past: Paige, Satchel
A brief encyclopedia entry about the life of Satchel Paige, amazing pitcher in the Negro League.
Black Past
Black Past: Williams, Joe
In this encyclopedia entry you read about Joe Williams, an impressive pitcher in the Negro League.
Black Past
Black Past: Williams, Joe
In this encyclopedia entry you read about Joe Williams, an impressive pitcher in the Negro League.
Other
Martin Magdaleno Dihigo (1905 1971)
Read about this fascinating Cuban-born baseball player who was the only man ever elected to the Cuban, Mexican, and United States Baseball Halls of Fame. Because of his color, he had to play mostly in the Negro leagues.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Koufax's Dominance Was Short but Sweet
Explore the career of the National League record holder for no-hitters, Sandy Koufax, at this site from ESPN.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
How old is too old to play professional baseball? This player was 59! Visit this site and find out more about Satchel Paige .
Ducksters
Ducksters: Baseball for Kids: The Pitcher
Kids learn about the position of pitcher in baseball. Pitching strategy and tips as well as roles in the game.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Tim Lincecum Biography: Mlb Baseball Player
Kids learn about Tim Lincecum's biography and his baseball career. Fun facts about the MLB pitcher.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Baseball: Learn All About the Sport Baseball
Find out about baseball player positions, rules, terms, and strategy of the game on this webpage.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Sandy Koufax
Read all about legendary Hall of Fame pitcher, Sandy Koufax. After playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 11 years, he retired in 1966 and became a broadcaster for baseball games.