2007-08-04 14:43:24 · 7 answers · asked by Elise W 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
cuz that was what was writtin in the rule books
2007-08-04 14:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't find any obvious source, but my guess would be trial and error. I'm sure the game evolved to the point where each team had nine players per side. When three outs came into practice -- which probably came along to prevent the games from going all day -- nine innings meant that each player was guaranteed a total of three at-bats. After some experimenting, nine innings probably worked for a reasonable amount of time for a game. Of course, that time probably has doubled by now.
2007-08-04 22:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it takes nine months to have a baby. Each inning represents one month of pregnancy. Each base represent a season. Four bases and four seasons. The odds that a batter will hit a ball is the same as a woman becoming pregnant each month.
2007-08-04 23:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by The Ghost of Shasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I wish MLB put in the 10 runs rule I'm tired seeing my Cardinals losing over 10 runs this year. D.C 12 Cards 1
2007-08-04 22:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by RamsFan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to do with the sun, the moon, light, the time it take for the earth to do one complete spin, the time it takes the earth to go around the sun, etc.
2007-08-04 22:22:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look it up on some sports page or go to ask.com
2007-08-04 21:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by Casey P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great question wish I could answer it for you
2007-08-04 22:08:56 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋