History of the MLB: From early baseball beginnings to monumental moments

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Baseball has a long history, dating back to 1846. On June 19, 1846, baseball was born. 

Since its original creation, it is considered America's favorite pastime, from youth athletes to professionals.

In 1912, the first MLB stadium opened. As of 2023, there are 30 stadiums across the United States, and one in Canada, that serve as home fields for each MLB team.

Baseball has come a long way since its early days. Here is a look back through memorable baseball moments.

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Baseball has a long history and has become a popular game around the world, especially in the U.S. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

On June 19, 1846, the first official game of baseball was played. The game was played in New Jersey with a competition between the New York Mutuals and the Knickerbockers. The New York Mutuals won the four inning game 23-1. 

Although this date marks the official start of baseball, the game was created earlier, but its exact origins are not clear. Many credit Abner Doubleday as the inventor of the game in 1839. Others point to Alexander Joy Cartwright as the founder, since he developed many rules of the game. Historians have titled physician Daniel ‘Doc’ Adams the "true father of baseball" for his contributions to the sport. 

Though, Cartwright is known as "the father of the game," He was the referee of the first baseball game, a role we now know as "umpire."

In 1857, the format still used today includes nine players taking the field for nine innings of play. 

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