Hokies. Virginia Tech is the only NCAA Division I school with the nickname “Hokies.” Why are Virginia Tech called Hokies? What is a “Hokie”? In the 1890s, a student named O.M. Stull, Class of 1896, won a $5 prize for coming up with a new spirit cheer, now known as […]
That I May Serve. Virginia Tech’s motto is “Ut Prosim” which means ‘That I May Serve‘. Where did the term Hokies come from? Hokies were once called “Gobblers,” a nickname whose origin is widely disputed. One story claims it resulted from the way student athletes would “gobble” up their food. […]
gobblers. Adult male turkeys are called gobblers. Juvenile males are called jakes. Gobblers average around 18-22 pounds and can have a wingspan of 5 feet. Are male turkeys called toms? Male turkeys, also called toms, are large, round birds with powerful muscles and colorful plumage. They are most easily recognizable […]
James Madison University has a reputation as “a school that values education, respect, and integrity.” The university boasts “one of the best BA programs for musical theater on the East Coast,” and an “amazing” business school. What is the reputation of James Madison University? James Madison University ranks #109 in […]
He allowed 11 earned runs (out of 13 total), giving him a career postseason ERA of 0.70. Of the 53 runners he inherited when entering a game, only ten scored – 19%. He also allowed 86 total hits (19 for extra bases) and 21 walks for a WHIP of 0.759. […]
Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) was an American musician who was the bassist for heavy metal band Metallica from 1982 until his death in 1986. Who replaced Cliff Burton? Jason Newsted put himself in the ultimate “can’t win” situation when he “dared” to replace Cliff […]
Pete Rose is the all-time leader in at bats with 14,053. Rose is also the only player in MLB history with more than 13,000 career at bats. There are only 29 players in MLB history that have reached 10,000 career at bats, with Albert Pujols being the only one active. […]
1997. In 1997, Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson by making his No. 42 the first uniform number to be retired across the sport. That said, players who were wearing No. 42 at the time could choose to continue wearing it until they retired. Why did Mariano Rivera wear 42? […]
27 Best Baseball Walk-Up Songs (Of All Time) 1) The Outfield, “Your Love” (Charlie Blackmon) 2) Metallica, “Enter Sandman” (Mariano Rivera) 3) The Notorious B.I.G., “Big Poppa” (David Ortiz) 4) Guns N’ Roses, “Welcome to the Jungle” (Randy Johnson) 5) Moby, “Flower” (Bryce Harper) What is the most popular baseball […]
Courtesy of the Dodgers in-game mix master, DJ Severe, here are the 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers walk-up songs: Mookie Betts: ” 1 2 3″ by Moneybagg Yo featuring Blac Youngsta, “Set Me Free” by Rylo Rodriguez, and “Over” by Drake. What is Mookie Betts walk out song? Focused (Mookie Betts […]
Music is an integral part of a baseball game; it’s played between at-bats, after a run is scored, and also between innings. However, the best tunes are always chosen by the players themselves. A walk-up song is a crucial decision, one that could follow a player throughout the season. What […]
Mariano Rivera+. Career Leaders & Records for Saves Rank Player (yrs, age) Saves 1. Mariano Rivera+ (19) 652 2. Trevor Hoffman+ (18) 601 3. Lee Smith+ (18) 478 4. Francisco Rodriguez (16) 437 Who has the highest save percentage in MLB? Trevor HoffmanTrevor Hoffman (985 G|2.73 ERA|591 SV) Baseball’s all-time […]
More videos on YouTube According to a report put together by Marc Carig in 2011, 85.6% of Rivera’s pitches were cutters. The pitch was so deadly, in part, because Rivera used the same grip and arm action as he did with his four-seam fastball. Why was Mariano Rivera the best […]
Definition. A screwball is a breaking ball designed to move in the opposite direction of just about every other breaking pitch. It is one of the rarest pitches thrown in baseball, mostly because of the tax it can put on a pitcher’s arm. What is the weirdest pitch in baseball? […]
Origin. The cut fastball has been thrown for more than 50 years, but it was made famous by Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who threw the pitch almost exclusively. Rivera’s cutter had so much late movement, it gained fame for the sheer number of left-handed hitters’ bats that it broke. When […]