Compares the folklore of baseball with that of football, explaining that there is a stronger sense of tradition in baseball. Discusses folkloric elements of baseball that define subgroups, such as specialized ways of communicating within a particular team. Describes the phenomenon of respect being given to the players with the most experience, the "veterans." Discusses initiation pranks that serve the purpose of socializing the players with the least experience, the "rookies." Mentions superstitious adherence to pre-game rituals as well as more generally recognized traditions. Explains that some examples of baseball folklore are dynamic and others are conservative. Created by Ryan Hancock while he was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class during Fall Semester 2000.