The Pitcher - Softcover

Thorn, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013676990X ISBN 13: 9780136769903

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1988

Synopsis

Demonstrates the basics of pitching strategies and techniques, demonstrates diverse deliveries and types of pitches, and illuminates the role of the pitcher

About this title

From Library Journal:

Thorn, editor of The National Pastime, and journalist Holway join in a salute to pitchers, "that sensitive caste of egomaniacs." They trace the evolution of pitching through changes in rules, equipment, and player physique. With an often overwhelming array of statistical analyses culled from many sourcesthey give their picks of the leaders of the past and present big leagues. They also rate ballparks, managers, catchers, and coaches. A cross between The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract (LJ 1/86) and Martin Quigley's The Crooked Pitch (5/1/84), this will appeal to pitching students and fans of statistics as well as their libraries. Morey Berger, Monmouth Cty. Lib., Manalapan, N.J.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 013676990X
• ISBN 13: 9780136769903
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324