Baseball For Dummies - Softcover

Morgan, Joe; Lally, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764550853 ISBN 13: 9780764550850

Publisher: For Dummies, 1998

Synopsis

"There may not be anyone alive who knows more about baseball than Joe Morgan." — Bob Costas, NBC Sports Broadcaster "Baseball For Dummies brings out the kid in every reader. A terrific book for people of all ages." — Fred Opper, Hall of Fame Baseball Player and Coach, Fordham University "Joe Morgan knows baseball. In fact, he was one of the most intelligent players to ever play the game." — Sparky Anderson, Three-time World Series-Winning Manager

More than 100 Illustrations & Play Diagrams

Don't Let the Game Throw You a Curve! One of baseball's greatest players takes you out to the ballpark and onto the field with clear explanations and illustrations, and grand-slam advice for getting the most out of this favorite international pastime. From pitching and hitting to the bull pen and batter's box — Baseball For DummiesŪ has all the bases covered! Before the Peanuts and Cracker Jacks...

• Become stat savvy — calculate batting and pitching performance
• Decipher all of the baseball jargon used on and off the field
• Assemble a killer fantasy team with tips for picking the right players
• Stay at the top of your game with expert advice on conditioning and exercise
• Polish your hitting, fielding, pitching, and baserunning skills
• Get expert advice from star players on how to play each position
• Play it safe — suit up yourself or your team with the right gear
• Discover the coaching dos and don'ts to keep your team motivated
• Tip your hat to the greatest players then and now — from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds

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Review

Baseball is another solid hit in the popular Dummies series. With its chatty style, snappy graphics, and enjoyably informative top-10 lists, the book sticks to the Dummies format better than most pitchers follow their catchers' signs, a plus to be sure. The real plus, though, resides in the deftness of Joe Morgan's voice. The former Hall of Fame second baseman-turned television analyst has proven himself a natural communicator in the booth; he comes across just as comfortable, informative, and thorough in print. His enthusiasm spills over, but not at the expense of his broad knowledge. Morgan, naturally, covers the bases--hitting, pitching, fielding, running, coaching--with plenty of whys teamed up with the requisite how-tos. For added expertise he calls on fellow pros such as Hall of Famer Bob Gibson and MVP third-baseman Ken Caminiti. Deceptively sophisticated, Baseball for Dummies is a marvelously good-natured introduction to the game, but it also hurls enough insight to hook baseball's more advanced students.

From the Back Cover

"Joe Morgan ... is one of the most intelligent players to ever play the game." Sparky Anderson, former manager, Cincinnati Reds "This book has something for everybody, from... longtime fans to Little Leaguers." New York Newsday Praise for Joe Morgan and Baseball For DummiesŪ "Joe Morgan again shows himself a rare bird: an ex-jock with savvy and the ability to communicate it." — People "This book is a grand slam." — Pete Rose

Updated with new tips, insights, facts, and stats

Let Joe Morgan take you out to the ballpark in this revised edition of his classic guide to the National Pastime. From how to throw a knuckleball or hit an inside pitch to how to keep a scorecard or pick a winning fantasy league team, he covers all the bases — and shows you how to get the most out of the game.

Discover how to: Improve your hitting, pitching, and fielding Find a team to play on, from Little League on up Coach or umpire effectively Get more out of a trip to the ballpark Evaluate stats, players, and records

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About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0764550853
• ISBN 13: 9780764550850
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432