Episode Details

Batter up! Have you ever wondered how baseball began? Long before superstars played in giant stadiums, people played wild stick-and-ball games where you could actually throw the ball at runners to get them out! Ouch! Join Mira and Finn as they step up to the plate to uncover the incredible history of America's national pastime. You'll travel back to 1845 when a bank clerk named Alexander Cartwright finally wrote down the official rules and created the famous baseball diamond. Discover the amazing story of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the very first professional team that went completely undefeated (and wore bright red socks to show off!). Then, dive into the wild chaos of the first-ever World Series in 1903, where thousands of rowdy fans literally stood on the playing field during the game! From early folk games to inspiring legends like Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and the heroic Jackie Robinson, find out how a simple children's game grew into a massive sport watched by 70 million fans every single year. Play ball!