Baseball for Dummies - Softcover

Morgan, Joe; Lally, Richard

 
9780764575372: Baseball for Dummies

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Written for players, coaches, and fans, this unbeatable baseball companion shows what it takes to play each position, how to hit and run the bases, what to watch for in a game, and how to appreciate the fine points of the sport. Updates to this edition include profiles of today's hot new players, tours of new ballparks, the lowdown on today's baseball Web resources, the latest on stats and sabermetrics, and the inside story on the new steroid rules.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Joe Morgan played on two Cincinnati Reds World Series championship teams; he is now a baseball analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Richard Lally is a prolific sportswriter and author.

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Covers new star players, new stadiums, and game milestones

Get all the inside tips, stats, and facts and play like a Major Leaguer

Let Joe Morgan take you out to the ballpark in this update 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
  • Evaluate stats, players, and records
  • Coach or umpire effectively
  • Get more out of a trip to the ballpark

Praise for Joe Morgan and Baseball For Dummies

"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

"This book has something for everybody, from longtime fans to Little Leaguers."
New York Newsday

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