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Baseball has been played in the United States since the mid-1800s and is often called America's national pastime. A regulation baseball is made from a small rubber or cork core wound tightly with layers of yarn, then covered in two pieces of white cowhide stitched together with exactly 108 red stitches. The pitcher's mound is elevated 10 inches above the home plate level, giving pitchers a slight downward angle on their throw. Batting averages in the major leagues typically hover between .250 and .300, meaning even the best hitters fail to get a hit about 70% of the time — making baseball a sport that teaches persistence and resilience.
Coloring ideas: color the batter's uniform in classic white with grey pinstripes, or a bold team color like red or navy. Give the helmet the same color as the uniform and add a visor brim. The wooden bat can be light brown or tan. Color the pitcher's uniform in a contrasting color from the batter's — they represent opposing teams.
For kids who play baseball, this is a great opportunity to color the uniform in their own team's colors. They can also trace the arc of the incoming pitch with their finger and discuss the path a ball travels from pitcher's hand to home plate.
