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The Phillies Fan's Little Book of Wisdom is chock full of quotes, humor, facts, figures, and memories about those fabulous Philadelphia Phillies. 続きを見る

From the front office to the family room, sabermetrics has dramatically changed the way baseball players are assessed and valued by fans and managers alike. Rocketed to popularity by the 2003 bestse……続きを見る

Inspired and led by sporting magnate Albert Goodwill Spalding, two teams of baseball players circled the globe for six months in 1888-1889 competing in such far away destinations as Australia, Sri L……続きを見る

The Ultimate Warm Up Guide to Baseball is the most comprehensive and up-to-date baseball-specific warm up guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of more than 60 of the mo……続きを見る

You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like this. You’re the main character, and life’s not easy. You’ve been in and out of foster care for much of your life. At least you ……続きを見る

This sensitive commentary on Jackie Robinson's life describes his childhood in Pasadena, through his years as a sports hero, to his later involvement in politics and the Civil Rights movement. Harve……続きを見る

Mike "King" Kelly was the hard-living, hard-drinking son of a Civil War veteran whose skills at baseball and infectious charm turned him into the game's first hero, and a symbol of what it meant to ……続きを見る

An unforgettable look at a lifetime of Twins baseball packed with Bremer's self-deprecating humor and passion for the game ? Dick Bremer's distinctive baritone has served as the soundtrack of Minnes……続きを見る

William Bourne grew up loving baseball, playing in an under-eighteen league in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his brother. As an adult, he traced the history of Minor League baseball, traveling to var……続きを見る

This book examines Japan’s Heisei era through the lens of the crisis in Japanese professional baseball of 2004, challenging the narrative of decline that dominates the discourse on the period. The s……続きを見る

A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for devoted fans! Admit it: Even if you’re a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire’s call can be baffling. And for newe……続きを見る

During the first half of the twentieth century, Josh Gibson was a legendary figure among black baseball players, who were barred from playing in the major leagues. Perhaps baseball's greatest hitter……続きを見る

On an overcast September day in 1993, Jim Abbott took the mound at Yankee Stadium and threw one of the most dramatic no-hitters in major-league history. The game was the crowning achievement in an u……続きを見る

Providing a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the Detroit Tigers' recent resurgence, readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their m……続きを見る

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox involves not just the teams, but the cities, owners, ballparks, fans, and the media. Its roots reach back to before even Babe Ruth and Har……続きを見る

Throughout the 2008 season, each game played at the world’s most beloved stadium brought “The House That Ruth Built” closer to shutting its gates forever. Players envisioned running off the field on……続きを見る

This book is an examination of cultural resistance to segregation in the world of black baseball through an analysis of editorial art, folktales, nicknames, "manhood" and the art of clowning. Africa……続きを見る

In the heady days after World War II, the nation was ready for excitement and heroes, and a cityーNew Yorkーwas eager for entertainment. Baseball provided the heroes, and the Yankees, the Giants, an……続きを見る

During the more than one hundred years that baseball has been our national pastime, all types of individuals have been managers of teams. They have run the gamut from political appointees to tyrants……続きを見る

Change Up is every fan's box-seat ticket to a remarkable baseball event: a round-table conversation among the participants themselves about pivotal developments that changed the game, from the 1960s……続きを見る

Smart, aggressive baserunning will change a game, a series, and even a season. It sets the philosophy and mind-set of the coaches, trainers, and players. It becomes instinctual and contagious. It tr……続きを見る

"Play Ball" is the writer's personal "nine inning" memoir chronicling his experiences from Little League through Senior Softball. At each stage of his journey the writer details the lessons learned ……続きを見る

"A pennant-winning look at baseball at its purest." ーAtlanta Journal & Constitution On the field with baseball classics like Men at Work and The Boys of Summer, David Lamb travels the backroads of ……続きを見る

Why do modern-day sluggers like Aaron Judge prefer maple bats over the traditional ash bats swung by Ted Williams and others? Why did the surge of broken bats in the early 21st century create a cris……続きを見る

The hitting book is a manual/book designed to help correct many common hitting mistakes like stepping in the bucket, casting, and many others. It also provides valuable information regarding the dev……続きを見る

The deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself. As back-to-back No. 1 draft picks for the New York Yankees, Ron Blom……続きを見る

“It’s tough, but it’s the tension that I want,” A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS The males were delighted with excitement knowing they were facing a lady. She struck out the side in the first i……続きを見る

Bienvenue dans un voyage captivant à travers le monde du sport, un univers où les rêves se réalisent, où la passion et la détermination se mêlent pour créer des histoires extraordinaires. Dans ces p……続きを見る

“Brosnan obviously knows his baseball, writes about it wittily, informally and with irony. He is a cynical, tough professional athlete and his book makes wonderful reading.”ーNew Yorker From the aut……続きを見る