Baseball For Dummies� - Softcover

Morgan, Joe; Lally, Richard

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764550853 ISBN 13: 9780764550850

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

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"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 Dummies� 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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About the Author:

About the Authors Joe Morgan started his 22–year career with the Houston Astros and was named the 1965 Rookie of the Year. While with the Cincinnati Reds, he was named to eight consecutive All–Star teams and received back–to–back MVP honors. Joe was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990. He currently serves as an ESPN Color Commentator and NBC Expert Analyst for Major League Baseball. Richard Lally's articles and columns on baseball and other sports have appeared in prestigious publications throughout the world. He is the author or coauthor of 16 books, including the baseball biography The Wrong Stuff.

Synopsis:

Hall of fame inductee Joe Morgan brings the world of baseball into focus for baseball fans, players, parents and coaches alike. From Little League to the majors, this reference covers the ins and outs of the game, rules and regulations, how to understand the latest stats, and even how to pick players for fantasy baseball! It uses illustrations and photographs to demonstrate the basics - from pitching, hitting and base running to sliding, stealing and fielding. Also included are tips and techniques from over a dozen well-known players and coaches.

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