ipl-logo

American Baseball Religion

882 Words4 Pages

Yenesis Murillo
16 December 2015
Professor Cummings
RS 100

The Hidden Religious Significance of American Baseball

Abstract
I have reviewed the hidden religious significance in American Baseball, how similar the two matters tie together is remarkable. There is not one aspect of baseball that does not tie together with religion from the first pitch being thrown to the hot dog eating fan in the stand; the similarities are undeniable.

I. Introduction Religion often times is depicted as a specific institution that follows the teaching of the Bible, Torah, or the Quran. People fail to realize that religion can stand as anything for any particular person depending on their values. These values bring about sacred symbols, object, or systems to …show more content…

Church or ritual ceremonies are seen as a form of entertainment that many are devoted to going to on a weekly basis. A devoted baseball fan finds it by any means necessary to watch the game on television or attend it live because they find it entertaining, Every religion has different rituals that are followed throughout the year, and during baseball season you have fans and players following specific rituals they believe will help their team win. Baseball is sport has the long season of any sport of a 162 games in the regular season; it takes a big commitment by a player to consistently be able to perform at a high performance day in and day out. The body does not rest; in the off-season players continue to work on how to better themselves. The dedication for the sport in seen through grueling training. The comparison with religion is there; some religion ask for the simply commitment that one finds time to worship the lord every Sunday, or committing to a fasting of some kind for a certain time period. Many follow these commitments because it is what is in their hearts, and it brings them join. There are times for baseball and organized religious what is being asked to do is not the most pleasant, but because one feels it has given so much to them spiritually they find it in the souls to sacrifice what …show more content…

The only real difference is how this commitment is shown. Fans make sure to wear their team’s colors in support, chant during the innings to encourage the team, and sing along to the nation anthem before the beginning of the game. Many fans boo the opposing team to show how dedicated their love for their team is.
The followers of religion come together to worship either in a Temple, mosque, church anywhere that in considers a house of worship there they worship and pray together. Baseball stadiums are seen the same way. People gather there to enjoy the atmosphere and watch their favorite teams play. These places by both groups feel a sense of belonging; it is somewhere they can be themselves.

IV. Conclusion In conclusion, it is indisputable that the hidden religious significance of baseball is there. Baseball has been around for the American people since the very beginning; it has grown with the nation and continues to put forth the values it brings with it to society generation after generation. Religion remains to do the same; families continue to practice and pass on the rituals, faith, and traditions that have been held together century after

Show More
Related
1547 Words | 7 Pages

In Dominican Baseball: New Pride, Old Prejudice, author, Alan Klein thoroughly dissects the imperative, yet often contested association between the growth and development of Dominican athlete and Major League Baseball. Klein’s analysis provides readers with a thorough understanding of the intricacies and flaws. Through his work, Klein carefully assesses the complex relationship between Major League Baseball and Dominicans concerning the amassed role Dominican’s play when it comes to America’s favorite pastime, the the poor portrayal the roles played by individuals surrounding these athletes, and finally the importance of both on and off the field progressions.

Read More
802 Words | 4 Pages

The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd—baseball represents unity and competition. It used to be known as one of America’s favorite sports. However, at the 1919 World Series there was a scandal that would forever change the way people thought of the game. The 1919 World Series, also known as the Black Sox Scandal, remains a controversial topic, sparking debate about its impact on baseball’s legacy. An examination of the evidence, however, indicates that the events of the Black Sox Scandal represented athleticism that forever altered people’s view of America’s favorite sport.

Read More
203 Words | 1 Pages

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in modern society. Because of above relationship, people were naturally heard about the baseball more than other sports and they focused on the baseball. I think these frequent connection make the myths about

Read More
958 Words | 4 Pages

The Colonization of Black and Latino Baseball: An Analysis of the Dominance of White Hegemonic Sporting Culture in American Society in Raceball: How the Major Leagues Colonized the Black and Latin Game by Rob Ruck This historical study will define the dominance of white hegemonic sporting culture in American society that exploited and “colonized" black and Latino baseball in Raceball: How the Major Leagues Colonized the Black and Latin Game by Rob Ruck. Ruck's (2011) analysis of American sporting culture defines the role of African Americans and Latinos in making baseball a popular sport, yet the white hegemonic culture in American society exploited their racial characteristics in comparison to white athletes. In some cases, the amount of

Read More
1391 Words | 6 Pages

This statement could be related to traditional belief systems of religions and to sporting events, especially Saskatchewan Roughrider football. Within football, belief is an important part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and culture. Every game, thousands of Saskatchewan people, hold faith and belief that their team is the best, that their faith will see them through. Overall, this concludes that both religion and sport have a recognised set of beliefs that its followers must adhere to. For instance, we can explore that Saskatchewan fans are holding faith in their team in games, just as Church participants are expected to look to their faith in times of need.

Read More
595 Words | 3 Pages

INTRODUCTION In “Baseball Magic”, Gmelch explores how baseball players perform rituals in order to receive good luck during their tournament. Gmelch compares the rituals of American baseball players to those of the Trobriand Islanders. The baseball players use magic, specifically rituals, taboos and fetishes to control their fear of failure. These rituals are primarily focused on players who pitch or hit since their positions in the game allow one to score points for their team (1).

Read More
1647 Words | 7 Pages

In all of history, only very few pastimes have been able to capture the attention of many Americans. And that is the sport of baseball, as it has been able to keep its appeal to Americans from the merger of the National League (NL) and American League (AL), creating the Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1903 up until recently with the Texas Rangers winning their first ever World Series. Baseball has been considered the pastime for as long as anyone can remember, and this is due to the major developments from the early 1900s up until the early 1960s. Through the Chicago Black Sox Scandal, farm systems, and breaking racial barriers, baseball was able to develop into the game it is today. The Chicago Black Sox scandal was a huge scandal that allegedly

Read More
1308 Words | 6 Pages

Together, Rickey and Robinson’s story is an essential and transformative part of American history, reflecting how power dynamics played a crucial role in shaping the nation's progress towards racial integration and social change. Baseball has a rich history deeply ingrained in the nation's cultural fabric. Prior to the groundbreaking decision by Branch Rickey in 1945, the sport of baseball was plagued by racial segregation and discrimination. For decades, black American players were confined to playing in separate leagues, such as the Negro Leagues, which were created due to the exclusion of Black players from the Major Leagues. Black Americans were often cut out from the things white Americans did.

Read More
77 Words | 1 Pages

Baseball is and always will be America 's pastime. It exhibits what it entirely means to be an American through everything baseball has done for our nation as a whole. Baseball was first invented in the 18th-19th century. It was a variation of another sport being played at the time called "town-ball". Baseball evolved from various sports but mostly borrowed from Town-ball, a game that at the time was one of the most played games of all

Read More
2000 Words | 8 Pages

Racial Discrimination in Baseball David Odom English 7-8 Argument Research Paper Professor Yoder Abstract This paper will talk about Racial Discrimination in baseball. More specifically how blacks in the early 1900s where discriminated against because of there color, the teams that the African Americans formed, one of the best African American baseball players of all time Andrew "Rube" Foster, why racial discrimination is wrong, why some believe that racial discrimination is right, and finally what the Holy Bible has to say about it. Introduction

Read More
742 Words | 3 Pages

During Evans’ presentation he discussed how baseball impacted his life. He emphasizes that being culturally diverse is something that must be learned and it does not come naturally to human beings. Throughout the presentation, Evans’ embraces the fundamental skills of baseball, as they can be connected to lessons of life. Evans’ also relates every base to important qualities to one’s self and one’s team, representing that without a powerful

Read More
106 Words | 1 Pages

Baseball has been around in America since the 1800’s. The game has changed over the years, just as the world and people change too. The MLB brings in billions of revenue to the economy every year. Baseball fans will sit at the game for 3 plus hours to watch the games. Most people find baseball not interesting because it is too long.

Read More
1214 Words | 5 Pages

When compared to the lyrics in “Three Cheers. Baseball is a Grand Old Game,” the lyrics used in this song have a deeper patriotic connotation. Nevertheless, the song indicates that baseball was a pastime that brought many Americans closer together through a common activity. The lyricist’s decision to add words, such as “yankee game”, creates a tight association between America and baseball. Throughout the early 19th century, as America was industrializing and developing into a modern nation state, the game of baseball was also evolving with the country.

Read More
1388 Words | 6 Pages

Baseball. Most Americans know this word, most know what a bat and a mitt looks like, and chances are most have played or watched baseball. With the names Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Yogi Berra, it is likely that most have heard at least one of these famous former New York Yankee’s names and associate them with baseball. Baseball is a sport with unknown origins that is largely chalked up to be America’s “Nation Pastime”, but why is that? How did baseball turn into the household sport and children’s game that we know it as today?

Read More
885 Words | 4 Pages

The game has always been thought to be “Americas Pastime” but in modern society some people believe that may not be the case. Is baseball Americas Pastime? It is a huge debate that has been developing over the past ten to twenty years. Although baseball is thought to be Americas favorite sport, The World Series is the third most watched sporting event which trails behind both football and soccer. Baseball may not be the most watched sport but the sales in popular baseball movies in the past thirty years can also prove its popularity.

Read More

More about American Baseball Religion

Related Topics

Open Document