Essays & Writings 15

Embark on an enthralling journey through the captivating history of America's cherished pastime with "The History of Major League Baseball" by James Bren. This meticulously researched and eloquently……続きを見る

Finalist for the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of 2025 They say baseball players are a superstitious bunch, with charms, and rituals, and things that cannot be said in the dugout. Just as there……続きを見る

Me gano la vida cometiendo errores, es decir, haciendo textos. El verbo texere, en latín, significa tejer. Escribir es eso: garrapatear una frase, borrarla, garrapatearla otra vez, tejerla con la si……続きを見る

Hailed by Leo Durocher as “The most significant Chicago Cubs catcher since Gabby Hartnett” and known as “The Rebel” by legions of fans, Randy Hundley was one of the premier catchers in the major lea……続きを見る

This book is an homage to a golden era of baseball card collecting when they were acquired one card or one wax pack at a time, handled, mangled, and worn out. As a young baseball fan, there was noth……続きを見る

What do you do when death threats circulate against you in a prison, and the inmate baseball teams you coach as a volunteer push ordinary competition into the danger zone? Strike Three, You're Out! ……続きを見る

Experience the raw and unfiltered journey of young athletes as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of pursuing their dreams in the minor leagues. This captivating narrative reveals the realiti……続きを見る

For over 40 years, author Rob Sheinkopf has collected stories of grown men who falsely claim to have played Major League Baseball. In BASEBALL IMPOSTERS, Sheinkopf explores what author W.P. Kinsella……続きを見る

Learn how to be your best and succeed during life’s high-stakes moments. Whether you're chasing a dream, leading under stress, or navigating life’s curveballs, pressure is inevitable. The question i……続きを見る

A facsimile reproduction of the 1952 history of the White Sox Warren Brown’s team history of the Chicago White Sox originally appeared in 1952 as part of the celebrated series of major league team h……続きを見る

First published in 1948, Lee Allen’s history of the Reds, like Franklin Lewis’s history of the Cleveland Indians, was originally published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons. Allen narrates the historic organiz……続きを見る

Run, Rabbit, Run is the unfinished autobiography of Hall of Fame infielder Walter "Rabbit" Maranville ー one of baseball's all-time funny characters. He was a star shortstop on the "Miracle" Boston ……続きを見る

In 2012, SABR named F.C. Lane as an honoree of the Henry Chadwick Award, given to baseball's greatest researchers. Lane (1896-1984) was the editor and a prolific writer for Baseball Magazine from 19……続きを見る

Latinos’ experiences in baseball through the decades Latinos dominate baseball today, leading off the lineups of the best teams, making contenders strong up the middle, or helping to anchor pitching……続きを見る

First published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1949, Franklin “Whitey” Lewis’s The Cleveland Indians begins with the organization’s early years as the Cleveland Forest Citys, covers the 1920 World Series……続きを見る

A facsimile edition of the 1953 history of the Philadelphia Phillies Fred Lieb and Stan Baumgartner’s history of the Philadelphia Phillies was originally published in 1953 as part of the celebrated ……続きを見る

A facsimile reproduction of the 1946 history of the Detroit Tigers Fred Lieb’s team history of the Detroit Tigers was originally published in1946 as part of the celebrated series of major league tea……続きを見る

A facsimile edition of the celebrated 1954 history of the Senators Shirley Povich’s history of the Washington Senators originally appeared in 1954 as part of the popular series of major league team ……続きを見る

Legendary Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping sports memoir and New York Times bestseller. Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious ……続きを見る

The incredible inside story of power, money, and some of the most important moments in the history of baseball. In the fall of 1992, America's National Pastime is in crisis and already on the path t……続きを見る

This baseball classic that Ernest Hemingway called "beautifully observed and incredibly conceived" includes a foreword from Jane Leavy and never-before-seen content from the Plimpton archives. The f……続きを見る

A deluxe baseball treasury unlike any other, complete with essays, photos, and player bios from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Everyone dreams of Cooperstown. It's a hallowed name in……続きを見る

The greatest relief pitcher of all time shares his extraordinary story of survival, love, and baseball. Mariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door,……続きを見る

What made Mickey Mantle, "The Mick?" What inspired the reverence of millions of fans? In retirement, how did his popularity grow even as his reputation sank? Why, long after his death, is Mantle mem……続きを見る

Hall of Fame baseball writer Peter Gammons dives deep into his encounters over the last six decades with the best in the sport, revealing a trove of behind-the-scenes stories about the fascinating a……続きを見る

A dual citizen of Canada and the United States, Dr. Zeigler has taught, coached, researched, and administered programs at four universities. (Western Ontario [twice]; Michigan, Ann Arbor; Illinois, ……続きを見る

Life-Long Baseball Fan Howard G. Peretz Pays Tribute to the Game He Loves, While Dismantling the Business Side and Recommending Needed Fixes In his new publication, published author and sports histo……続きを見る

The crack of the bat echoes through the stadium as Willie Mays, the legendary Say Hey Kid, steps up to deliver more than just home runs in this electrifying tale from America's pastime. When danger ……続きを見る

Éste es un libro animado por dos motivaciones centrales: la curiosidad y la admiración. La curiosidad para escudriñar ángulos inéditos o poco advertidos de la actividad deportiva en general, y la ad……続きを見る

That grand old tune “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” must have been playing the day author Michael Janacek came into the world. For more than six decades, Janacek, a lifelong baseball fan, was involve……続きを見る