Why does baseball have a dugout?

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If you're asking why it's lower than ground level as opposed to having a normal bench area, it's so the spectators sitting behind the teams will have an unobstructed view of the game.

Why does my elbos hurt after pitching?

So nobody gats hit with the ball and gats really injured. They also dont want to get tired and get in the way of players during fouls.

In Little League Baseball, after you hit the ball and running to first, can you slide into 1st?

so that the baseball team has some where to sit so they do not get hit with a ball or be in the way of other players or officals.

If a pitched ball hits the ground, then hits the batter what's the ruling?

so nobody get hit by the ball and gets injured

What is the greatest double-play combo in the history of baseball?

so the players can keep safe and organized.

Strikeouts?

Where else are they supposed to put the players, you can't keep them on a bench with all those fast balls being thrown. Half the team would be out injured

Do you think that the Boston Red Sox can Get to the ALCS this year?

so the players can rest when teir not in play

Why is a third to second to first double play referred to as an "around the horn" dp?

players need somewhere to sit dont they

Where can I find the most recent MLB rookie draft results?

So the players don't have to sit in the stands.

Does Andre Dawson deserve to make the Hall of Fame?

Apparently someone here has never been hit by a hard foul before.

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