How Baseball Was Invented?

The roots of baseball can be traced back to the 17th century. The earlier version of the game was known as 'Rounders'. The format of the game and its rules were laid down by the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in the year 1884. However the invention of baseball is still unclear, this topic has been in debate for the past 100 years. But the general idea of baseball was actually taken from the game 'Rounders'.

Baseball is a team sport. It is played between two teams. Each team consists of nine players. The game is played by the use of a bat and a ball. The baseball bat is made of high quality wood which is cylindrical in shape. The ball used for in the game is very hard, it is the size of a human fist and it is covered in leather. The game is spread over nine innings, by the end of the ninth inning the team with the highest score wins. In the United States, Baseball is one of the most famous sports.