In what year did baseball originate?

Question

I just wanted to the sports history and how old it actually is.

Answer 1

The earliest mention of baseball was in a 1744 British publication. However the sport became a popular pasttime for kids in America in the late 1700's and early 1800's.

Even though it was popular before, the first, official, fully documented game took place on June 4th, 1838.

Answer 2

Baseball type games were documented being played by the continental army. The National league was founded in 1876.
Teams played in unorganized barnstorming games for many years prior to that.

Answer 3

We don't know; baseball was played as early as the late 19th century. However, there is evidence to support a similar game played by individuals in Medieval Europe ("bases" consisted of vertical poles).