How to Speak Baseball

An Illustrated Guide to Ballpark Banter

Nonfiction, Sports, Baseball, History
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Author: James Charlton, Sally Cook ISBN: 9781452132228
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Publication: February 25, 2014
Imprint: Chronicle Books LLC Language: English
Author: James Charlton, Sally Cook
ISBN: 9781452132228
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Publication: February 25, 2014
Imprint: Chronicle Books LLC
Language: English

This guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the national pastime while covering ground from baseball's beginnings to today. This humorous mix of definitions and anecdotes is perfect for both lifelong baseball fans and rookies working up the ranks.

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This guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the national pastime while covering ground from baseball's beginnings to today. This humorous mix of definitions and anecdotes is perfect for both lifelong baseball fans and rookies working up the ranks.

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