'baseball' originates from English, specifically the words 'base' and 'ball', where 'base' referred to the stations or goals in the game and 'ball' referred to the object being hit.

'baseball' evolved from the English game 'rounders' and the American game 'town ball', eventually becoming the modern sport known today.

Initially, it referred to a simple bat-and-ball game, but over time it evolved into a structured sport with specific rules and professional leagues.