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A visual introduction to the sport of baseball breaks the game down into its component parts to discuss topics including the anatomy of a curve ball, the design of equipment, the geometry of a ballpark, and television's impact on the game. 25,000 first printing.
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About the Author
Dan Gutman is the author of numerous books about baseball, including It Ain't Cheatin' If You Don't Get Caught, Baseball Babylon, Baseball's Biggest Bloopers, World Series Classics, Baseball's Greatest Games, and Banana Bats and Ding-Dong Balls. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey, with his wife, Nina, and his children, Sam and Emma.
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In this generously illustrated, well-written, and very entertaining study of baseball and its intricacies, Gutman examines virtually every detail of the game via text and diagrams. Of special note in this current season of home-run madness is a chapter on the historical composition of balls: how they're made and what quality-control standards are applied. Gutman also includes chapters on bats, gloves, the evolution of the uniform, and the history of the batting helmet. He shows readers how to grip a curveball, a fastball, and a split finger. Ever wonder why a scuffed or otherwise doctored ball is so effective? Gutman will tell you. Other topics include the effects of age on players, the relationship between the ball-and-strike count and the success of the batter, and how groundskeepers doctor the field to help the home team. Former player and broadcaster Tim McCarver provides an introduction and dozens of anecdotal sidebars. A must for any baseball collection. Wes Lukowsky
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- PublisherSimon & Schuster
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0684816067
- ISBN 13 9780684816067
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages215
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