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Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and pitching won-lost records have been used to measure individual players' and teams' potential and success. But in the past fifteen years, a revolutionary new standard of measurement-- sabermetrics-- has been embraced by front offices in Major League Baseball and among fantasy baseball enthusiasts. But while sabermetrics is recognized as being smarter and more accurate, traditionalists,...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The inside story of how the Dodgers won their first championship in more than thirty years -- but helped cripple the sport of baseball in the process." -- Book jacket flap.
"The inside story of how the Dodgers won their first championship in more than thirty years--but helped cripple the sport of baseball in the process. After years of frustrating playoff runs, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally reclaimed the World Series trophy after more than thirty...
6) Undrafted
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story. When collegiate star John Mazetti is skipped over by the MLB draft, an intramural baseball game with misfit teammates suddenly becomes life changing.
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Pub. Date
©2014
Language
English
Description
"MLB 14 The Show is a realistic baseball game that allows players to feel the MLB experience with moments such as when you're called up to the majors, a sacrifice fly to left field, or crushing a walk-off homer to win it all."--Www.metacritic.com.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The Cup of Coffee Club shares the stories of eleven men who played in just a single major league baseball game and how they responded to the heartache of never making it back. Featuring exclusive interviews with each of the players, their insight provides a unique look into the struggles of being a professional ballplayer. Reaching the major leagues is a pipe dream for most young baseball players in America. Very few ever get to live it out. While...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Give young fans the crucial facts about all 30 pro baseball teams, including their current stars and legendary players, triumphs and turning points, and memorable stats and trivia. Packed with must-know info and action photos, this guide is a home run."--Publisher's website.
11) Fastball
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter, with Kevin Costner narrating, lead a cast of baseball legends and scientists who explore the magic within the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate, and decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever. --Container.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book examines the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the wild-card era, including the major storylines for all 30 teams, division races, and the state of dynasties in a new age of baseball"--
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