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Florida State Seminoles baseball
Florida State Seminoles baseball, FSU's ACC program in Tallahassee at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium; 24 College World Series appearances, 62 NCAA berths, Mike Martin's 2,029 wins, head coach Link Jarrett.
For Love of the Game (film)
For Love of the Game is a 1999 American sports drama directed by Sam Raimi. It stars Kevin Costner as a pitcher who throws a perfect game.
Forbes Field
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh ballpark in Oakland, home of the Pirates 1909-1970; first all-steel-and-concrete park, site of Mazeroski's 1960 Series-ending homer, Babe Ruth's last three home runs, demolished 1971-72.
Force play
A force play in baseball occurs when a runner must advance because the batter became a runner, and is out if the defense touches the next base first.
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, formerly the Fort Myers Miracle, are a Florida State League Single-A team, Minnesota Twins affiliate at Hammond Stadium since 1992; rebranded from Miracle in December 2019; championships 2014 and 2018.
Foster Griffin
Foster Griffin (Fred Foster Griffin, born 1995, Orlando) is a left-handed MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians; drafted 28th overall by Kansas City in 2014, debuted on his 25th birthday in 2020, rebuilt his career with the Yomiuri Giants, and was a 2026 All-Star with Washington before an August 2026 trade to Cleveland.
Foul ball
Foul ball: a batted ball outside fair territory in baseball. Dead ball, strike unless count has two strikes; foul tip caught by catcher stays live. Modern definition dates to 1920; foul-strike rule adopted 1901-03.
Four-seam fastball
Four-seam fastball (FF): baseball's fastest, straightest, most-used pitch, gripped across the seams with backspin. MLB average about 94 mph, roughly 2,260 rpm spin, 31.8% of 2024 pitches.
Francisco Lindor
Francisco Miguel Lindor, nicknamed "Mr. Smile," is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the New York Mets, traded from Cleveland in 2021 for $341 million.
Francisco Rodríguez (Venezuelan pitcher)
Francisco Rodríguez (K-Rod), born 1982 in Caracas, Venezuelan MLB closer, 437 saves (sixth all-time), record 62 saves in 2008, 2002 World Series champion Angels, six-time All-Star.
Frank Howard (baseball)
Frank Howard, also known as Frank Oliver Howard and nicknamed "The Capital Punisher," was an American baseball player who hit 382 home runs and twice led the American League.
Frank McCourt (executive)
Frank H. McCourt Jr., American real estate and sports executive; former Los Angeles Dodgers owner (2004-2012, bankruptcy, $2.15B sale), owner of Olympique de Marseille, executive chairman of McCourt Global, and founder of Project Liberty and the TikTok People's Bid.
Frank Montieth
Frank Montieth (Frank Andy Montieth Herrera), Cuban baseball pitcher born 1985 in Palma Soriano; Industriales hurler who won Olympic baseball gold with Cuba at the 2004 Summer Olympics and later pitched in Italy for Athletics Bologna.
Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson (1935–2019) was an American Hall of Fame right fielder who hit 586 home runs, won MVP awards in both leagues, and became MLB's first Black manager.
Frank Tanana
Frank Tanana (born 1953, Detroit) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher, 1973-1993, with the Angels, Red Sox, Rangers, Tigers, Mets, and Yankees; 240-236, 2,773 strikeouts, 1987 AL East-clinching shutout.
Frankie Frisch
Frankie Frisch (Frank Francis Frisch, 1897–1973), the Fordham Flash, Hall of Fame switch-hitting second baseman for the Giants and Cardinals; 2,880 hits, .316 average, 1931 NL MVP, traded for Rogers Hornsby.
Franklin Arias
Franklin Arias, Venezuelan shortstop (born 2005, Caracas), Boston Red Sox prospect signed January 2023 for $525,000; 2024 FCL MVP, 2026 Eastern League MVP, MLB Pipeline No. 2 overall prospect with 60 hit and 60 field grades.
Fred McGriff
Fred McGriff (Crime Dog), born 1963 in Tampa, is a Hall of Fame first baseman (inducted 2023) who hit 493 home runs, 30+ homers in 10 seasons with five franchises, and won the 1995 World Series with Atlanta.
Fred Wilpon
Fred Wilpon (born 1936), Brooklyn-born real estate developer and co-founder of Sterling Equities, was the New York Mets' principal owner from 2002 until selling 95 percent of the team to Steve Cohen for $2.42 billion in October 2020.
Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman (Frederick Charles Freeman, born 1989) is an American MLB first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers after 12 Braves seasons; 2020 NL MVP, 2024 World Series MVP, three-time champion.
Freddy García
Freddy García (Freddy Antonio García, "The Chief"), Venezuelan MLB right-handed pitcher, 1999-2013; 156-108, 4.15 ERA; 2005 White Sox World Series winner; most wins and innings of any Venezuelan pitcher.
Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies, Single-A California League baseball team and Colorado Rockies affiliate in Fresno, California. Founded 1998 as Triple-A; plays at Chukchansi Park; led California League attendance six straight years.
Frontier League
The Frontier League, from 2027 the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB), is an independent professional baseball league founded in 1993, an MLB Partner League with 18 teams in the US and Eastern Canada.
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (福岡ソフトバンクホークス)
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (福岡ソフトバンクホークス), NPB Pacific League team at MIZUHO PayPay Dome Fukuoka; founded 1938 as Nankai, moved to Fukuoka 1989, SoftBank-owned since 2005; 21 pennants, 12 Japan Series titles including 2025 and 2026 third straight league crown.
Gabby Hartnett
Gabby Hartnett (Charles Leo Hartnett, 1900-1972), Cubs catcher 1922-1940 and Giants 1941, 1935 NL MVP, "Homer in the Gloamin'" 1938, Hall of Fame 1955; not the radio host or other namesakes.
Gabe Kapler
Gabe Kapler (Gabriel Stefan Kapler, born 1975) is a baseball executive, former outfielder, and former manager of the Phillies and Giants, whose 107-win 2021 season won him NL Manager of the Year; he is now Miami Marlins general manager.
Gabe Speier
Gabe Speier (born 1995) is a left-handed MLB relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, formerly Royals; nephew of Chris Speier. 2025: 2.61 ERA, 82 K/11 BB; three-pitch mix of four-seamer, sinker, slider.
Gage Jump
Gage Jump (Gage Lee Jump, born 2003) is a left-handed pitcher for the Athletics; drafted 73rd overall in 2024 out of LSU after UCLA and Tommy John surgery, MLB debut May 26, 2026.
Game 7 of the 2025 World Series
Game 7 of the 2025 World Series: Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings, Nov 1, 2025, Rogers Centre, on Will Smith's 11th-inning homer; first repeat champion in 25 years, Yamamoto MVP.
Gary Carter
Gary Carter (1954-2012), "The Kid", Hall of Fame catcher for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets; 324 home runs, NL-record 2,056 games caught, 1986 World Series champion, inducted 2003 with an Expos cap.