1 A perfect example of this is satellites orbiting in outer space. They transmit radio waves through space to antennas here on the ground.).  Sound travels at approximately 1,100 feet per second (766 miles per hour). Radio waves travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 186,000 miles per second.
For 22 years, Ty Cobb was one of the most talented, feared and controversial players in the MLB with the Detroit Tigers. The Georgia Peach is best known for having the best career batting average in baseball history with a .366 total including a .420 average for 1911.
On September 18, 2013, Hamilton made his first start and stole four bases during that game, making him the first player in more than ninety years to steal four bases in his first ever start. This listing of the top players in MLB history in terms of stolen bases covers a good number of noteworthy players.