This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport’s five eras—Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era—it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball’s traditions began.
This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport’s five eras—Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era—it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball’s traditions began.
The Baseball Book of Why: The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about from America's National Pastime
200The Baseball Book of Why: The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about from America's National Pastime
200Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781493048878 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 03/20/2020 |
Pages: | 200 |
Sales rank: | 234,242 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d) |