Baseball category: 2631 books
Benito Santiago Behind the Mask
My Life of Baseball
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2017
All-Star Catcher Benito Santiago, the man who could throw from his knees to second base to get a runner out, reveals personal and professional stories of his baseball career. The unusual circumstances of the first few months of Benito’s life were not revealed to him until age ten. The young boy who...
Playing the Field
Why Defense Is the Most Fascinating Art in Major League Baseball
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 1987
Casual fans may concentrate on the duel between batter and pitcher, but for those who know the game of baseball, nothing is more fascinating, or more important, than the art of defense. In Playing the Field Jim Kaplan takes us onto the playing field and into major league dugouts and locker rooms for...
The Brooklyn Cyclones
Hardball Dreams and the New Coney Island
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2004
When professional baseball returned to Brooklyn in 2001, fans were jubilant and the media swarmed. After losing the Brooklyn Dodgers to California 44 years ago, Brooklyn baseball fans could once again claim a team of their own: the Cyclones, a Class A affiliate of the New York Mets.
The Brooklyn Cyclones:...
The Baseball Bible
How to Play This Game
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
The genesis of this book is this authors viewpoint on how the game should be played. Some of the baseball theories cited in this book come from views stated by newscasters and radio and TV sports analysts. However, if anyone strongly disagrees with points in this book, feel free to contact me at Lenzyk@yahoo.com....
Winners
How Good Baseball Teams Become Great Ones (and It's Not the Way You Think)
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2007
"We’re all winners, as Dayn Perry serves as our trusted guide on this idiosyncratic but profoundly informative walking tour of the great teams and players of the last few decades."
—Rob Neyer, ESPN.com
"Dayn Perry's really got something here. Part history, part handbook,...
Errors and Fouls
Inside Baseball's Ninety-Nie Most Popular Myths
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Handrinos examines the underlying issues that affect all fans: modern game tactics, playoff formats, and baseball economies. The author's contrarian analysis and witty writing makes Errors and Fouls essential reading for anyone wanting to know how today's baseball world really works.
The Game Must Go On
Hank Greenberg, Pete Gray, and the Great Days of Baseball on the Home Front in WWII
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Baseball and the struggle to keep the game going at home during the war; the pivotal role played by President Roosevelt; and the divergent career paths of Detroit Tigers slugger Hank Greenberg and St. Louis Browns outfielder Pete Gray. Greenberg was the top slugger in the game when he joined the Army...
by Ron Pegg
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2014
John McGraw, in 1913, stated:
“Naturally, I think baseball is the most admirable pastime in the world, a keen combination of wit, intelligence and muscle…. It develops the mind, establishes discipline and gives to those who take part in it sound bodies, clear heads and a better sense of...
by Michael Dault
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2017
In the rural mining town of Rupland, baseball is a religion that keeps the town alive. Here, the best baseball in the country is played, and boys dream of donning the orange and black colors of their idols.
Jack— the leader, Johnny— the rebel, and Joe— the student, are sons of a tormented...
by David A. Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2020
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2020
Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Colorado!
Mike and Kate arrive in Colorado to a ballpark covered in snow! Luckily, the stadium has a heater that can melt the fluffy flakes in time for next day's game. But when the ballpark engineers...
by Clifton Savoy
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Baseball, Blue Jeans, Struggling Moms, and Imaginary Friends is a story of the underdog struggles of Peter Marshall and his mom, Vicki. The story involves inspirational healing, unusual relationships between Peter and his imaginary friends," and hilarious interactions on and off the ball field....
by Brendan Flynn
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of baseball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
by Brendan Flynn
Language: Spanish
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Language: Spanish
Release Date: January 1, 2017
¡Vamos a jugar al béisbol! Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte clásico. Las fotografías vibrantes a todo color atraen a los lectores, mientras que un útil diagrama ayuda a identificar las partes del campo de juego. Estas características, junto con las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen...
Road-Tripping the South Atlantic League
A Guide to the Teams, Ballparks and Cities
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2015
This comprehensive visitor’s guide to the teams of baseball’s South Atlantic League lays out the methods needed to plan efficient, cost-effective and rewarding road trips to see home games at ballparks throughout the league. It provides carefully planned travel routes, including lists of interesting...