In an answer to this question, a pro coach "justified" his publicity stunt of picking Johnny Manziel (a football player) with the 837th overall pick by saying, "No 837th pick has ever played in a major league game. There are thirty major league teams, and I've heard of 20th round (and higher) pi...

A football field has exactly 100 years between to "end zones" of a specified size, and a specific width. Likewise, the dimensions of a soccer field, hockey rink, tennis or basketball courts are highly specific. Why are baseball fields different to the point where there are "pitchers'" parks, and...