Details the history and contributions of Latin American players in major league baseball, describing the obstacles, including racism, that they have had to face.
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First published in 1984, The Hidden Game of Baseball ushered in the sabermetric revolution by demonstrating that we were thinking about baseball stats--and thus the game itself--all wrong. This brand-new edition retains the body of the original, with its rich, accessible analysi…
Long before "Moneyball" became a sensation or Nate Silver turned the knowledge he'd honed on baseball into electoral gold, John Thorn and Pete Palmer were using statistics to shake the foundations of the game. First published in 1984, "The Hidden Game of Baseball" ushered in the…
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 translates to pressure and, most important, wins.Baserunning is the most complete a…
Presents a comprehensive guide to coaching baseball with contributions from twenty-seven coaches who share their secrets to winning; and offers advice on building and managing a program, practice sessions, team strategies, player motivation and leadership, and making baseball fu…
Relates how to train for baseball with eigthy-five exercises and drills, ten workouts, and four sample twelve-week training programs.
"Baseball is much more than a game. As the American national pastime, it has reflected the political and cultural concerns of US society for over 200 years, and generates passions and loyalties unique in American society. This Companion examines baseball in culture, baseball as …
The Cambridge companion to baseball
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A resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of baseball, this title considers baseball's place in America as well as addressing topics such as baseball in literature and film and the challenges presented by steroid use.