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OverviewWhy do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a “southpaw?” Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport’s five eras—Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era—it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball’s traditions began. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John McCollisterPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: The Lyons Press Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.263kg ISBN: 9781493048878ISBN 10: 1493048872 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 20 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn McCollister is a life-long baseball fan and author of 24 books, including histories of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers. In addition to being a licensed pilot, federal arbitrator, and former Lutheran pastor. McCollister has had the honor of singing the national anthem before baseball games in Minneapolis and Detroit. He Lives in Las Vegas, Nevada Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |