Interleague play

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Baseball term
gptkbp:affects Scheduling
Designated hitter rule usage
gptkbp:excludes World Series (not considered interleague play)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Interleague play
gptkbp:introducedIn 1997
gptkbp:involves gptkb:National_League
gptkb:American_League
gptkbp:notableFor Rivalry games (e.g., Yankees vs. Mets)
gptkbp:precededBy World Series matchups between leagues
gptkbp:purpose Allow matchups not possible before
Increase fan interest
gptkbp:refersTo Regular season games between teams from different leagues
gptkbp:relatedTo Interconference play (other sports)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nippon_Professional_Baseball_Organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6