Baseball

by Kathy Diekroeger (Author)

The road to Major League baseball goes through the minor leagues. Every year there are over 5,500 players trying to work their way to the top of the tiered minor league system. Very few people know what life is really like for these aspiring players -- until now. This collection of stories from actual minor league players is a hilarious, heartbreaking and honest account of the struggle to make it to the big leagues. In this book, you will learn: * How it feels to be the first pick in the MLB draft ("everyone started screaming") and how it feels for a player to not hear his name called at all ("Three days came and went and I didn't get picked.") * Why some players don't sign a minor league contract ("It was an unbelievably tough decision.") * Who the players meet when they show up as a rookie on day one ("It's a very rude awakening.") * Where players go in the off season ("You can make some serious dough in the Dominican and Venezuelan leagues.") *What Spring Training is like for minor leaguers ("The difference between big league camp and minor league camp is night and day.") * Where players live and how they eat ("I became a pro at cooking in the 'kitchen bathroom' in the hotel.") * Which minor league ballpark promotions the players enjoy the most ("It's time for Cowboy Monkey Rodeo!") * What really happens during road trips ("It was straight out of a horror movie.") * Why crazy things happen on the field ("Our manager stormed out there and just started unloading on the umpire.") * What it's like to get promoted, demoted and traded ("It was the first time I actually cried when someone got moved or traded.") * How players get released and how they make the decision to retire ("I remember everything about that last game.") * What it's like when players get the ultimate call up to the Major Leagues ("It was still during the game and everyone was like, 'Dude, go call your parents or something.")And so much more! Kathy Diekroeger has watched her three sons play over 2,100 baseball games. She stopped counting when two of them made it to professional baseball. After hearing stories about minor league life for four years, she felt compelled to document and share those experiences with anyone who considers themselves a fan of baseball. This is her first book.

by Falcon Focus (Author)

​​Curious about the player who broke baseball's toughest barrier? Ever heard of the woman who struck out Babe Ruth? Wonder what it takes to pitch a perfect game in the World Series?

Dive into the exciting world of baseball with Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids. This book is a grand slam of tales showcasing the determination, skill, and heart that define baseball legends.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Breaking Barriers: Jackie Robinson - Follow Robinson's journey from his early years to shattering Major League Baseball's color barrier, facing and overcoming immense challenges.
• The Miracle on Grass: 1980 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team - Relive the underdog story of this team's remarkable victory over the Soviet Union, a win that inspired a nation.
• The First Woman in Baseball: Jackie Mitchell - Learn about Mitchell's groundbreaking achievement in a male-dominated sport and her legendary strikeout of two baseball greats.
• Youngest Major Leaguer: Joe Nuxhall - Discover the story of Nuxhall's incredible debut in Major League Baseball at the age of 15 and his enduring impact on the game.

Each story is a tribute to the spirit of baseball, filled with historical moments, groundbreaking achievements, and inspiring tales of perseverance. Perfect for young baseball enthusiasts, aspiring players, or any child who loves a great sports story, this book goes beyond the game; it's a celebration of baseball's most inspiring heroes.

Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids is more than a sports book; it's a source of motivation and a homage to the love of the game.

Grab your copy now to embark on an adventure through the captivating world of baseball, filled with legendary tales and unforgettable heroes!

by Emma Hope (Author)

If you're a parent looking to inspire your child with stories of resilience, character, and sportsmanship, and if your child loves the excitement and drama of baseball, then "Inspirational Stories for Kids: Baseball Legends and Their Life Lessons" is the perfect read for both of you.
Are you seeking ways to teach your child about perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming challenges? Have you and your child been searching for real-life heroes who embody these values?

• Engaging stories of baseball legends that are both educational and entertaining for young minds.
• Key moments in these players' lives that exemplify courage, determination, and teamwork.
• Fun and interactive discussion questions at the end of each chapter to engage young readers and stimulate family conversations.
• Simple yet powerful life lessons that children can understand and apply in their own lives.
• An inspiring mix of historical facts and character-building anecdotes, perfect for bedtime stories or family reading time.
• The importance of facing challenges head-on, a lesson crucial for both the baseball field and life.
• Role models from sports who demonstrate that success isn't just about winning, but about how you play the game and face life's pitches.
• ...and much more!

by Taylor Blake Ward (Author), Tim Mead (Foreword by), Bob Jr. Fontaine (Author)

Bob Fontaine Jr. spent 48 plus years as a baseball scout, traveling the world to find the next superstars of the sport. From drafting a one-handed pitcher to building the foundation of a World Series roster, Fontaine's success of looking for projection on amateur players in near unmatched within the baseball scouting business. Scouting is not an exact science, and with the success also comes failure. Beginning his career with a team that showed no prosperity, Bob helped build an organization from the ground up. This became a common theme, as he would leave one team for another, and restart on the groundwork of building a championship roster, bringing new challenges each time around.

by Winston B. Lewy (Author)

by Robert K. Fitts (Author)

Baseball is the national pastime of both the United States and Japan, but the two countries approach and play the game differently both on the field and away from it. To shed light on these differences and help fans gain a greater appreciation for Nippon Professional Baseball, Robert K. Fitts turns to the true experts, the people who play, oversee, promote, and watch the game, to find out what makes Japanese baseball special. In the Japanese Ballpark features engaging interviews with twenty-six baseball personalities to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the game.

Author Biography

Robert K. Fitts is a curatorial consultant for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a baseball historian. He is the author of eleven books of Japanese baseball, including Issei Baseball: The Story of the First Japanese American Ballplayers (Nebraska, 2020), Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, and Assassination during the 1934 Tour of Japan (Nebraska, 2013), and Mashi: The Unfulfilled Baseball Dreams of Masanori Murakami, the First Japanese Major Leaguer (Nebraska, 2015), and is the coeditor of Nichibei Yakyu: U.S. Tours of Japan, volumes I and II.

by Baseball Notebooks (Author)

This composition notebook is perfect for students and professionals, taking notes in class, writing journals and essays. This college rule or medium ruled notebook has a cool and trendy cover designs for baseball fans and sports lovers

by Bill "hondo" Hongach (Author)

A most amazing book that was put together over 40 years, when a Yankee batboy asked the players to write their greatest thrill in baseball on a questionnaire in the early 1970's. Discovering these responses twenty years later, the batboy, who was in the baseball card business, decided to contact every living current and former major leaguer, and ask them what their greatest thrill and most memorable moment in baseball was. The response was unbelievable. Thousands of players wrote what was endearing and most meaningful to them. Interesting occurrences that only they could relate to, yet the side of baseball, which is at the very heart of the National Pastime from John Paciorek, who played only one major league game, but finished with the highest batting average with at least 3 at-bats to John Miller, who was the first Yankee to have a homerun his first at bat and then 4 years later hit a homerun his last at bat in the big leagues. Finishing with a total of 2 career homers. All these stories are from the Major Leagues, "who did this In Their Own Write."

by Mike Johnson (Author)

Baseball's history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether you're a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help you thrive on the diamond and off it.

Every time you watch or play in a baseball game, you learn something. Sometimes, you learn something about baseball. Other times, you learn something about life. The 12 inspirational baseball stories in this book provide a fast track to realizing the immutable secrets of success in both.

Learn from some of baseball's greatest heroes and athletes, like Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, Jim Abbott, and, of course, Jackie Robinson. Find out their secrets to success and how to use their experiences to succeed in your own life.

The purpose of these inspirational stories is simple: educate the next generation of baseball players and fans on the importance of hard work, setting and achieving goals, overcoming the odds, and defeating challenges.

Within these pages you'll discover:

● 12 inspirational stories that will change how you think about baseball and life.

● Quotes and experiences from some of the best players to ever step on an MLB field.

● Many of the mental secrets to success in the game of baseball.

● Ways to connect baseball's history and inspirational lessons to your own life and experiences.

● The importance of challenging yourself through hard work and goals.

● A deeper understanding of why baseball is considered America's Pastime.

With a detailed recounting of some of the game's most inspirational players, teams, and events, you'll be gripped from the first chapter to the last. Each section is full of player quotes, facts, and captivating details to help young and old baseball fans appreciate the significance of the most inspirational stories in baseball.

This book contains all of the life lessons young baseball players need to both inspire and be inspired. If you follow the advice and knowledge from this book, you'll be on the correct path to reaching the MLB!

For anyone that plays, watches, or just simply loves baseball, this book will reinvigorate your passion for the game and provide valuable lessons on navigating life's most challenging obstacles.

by Ben Byde (Author)

Searching for the Perfect Gift for That Young Baseball Fan?

Do you want your child to learn about mental toughness, teamwork and perseverance, and be captivated by inspirational baseball stories from MLB legends?

Well Look No Further Than "Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids: 14 Incredible Baseball Tales with Lessons in Courage & Mental Toughness for Young Sports Fans"!

This book is not just any gift, it's a journey into the heart of baseball for kids and teens alike.

Perfect for kids aged 8-12, this book combines it's a captivating mix of baseball trivia, legendary tales, life-changing moments and lessons in character-building. From 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and even 6th graders, children from all ages will love it.

Packed with 14 chapters of stories with MLB heroes, memorable games, and fascinating baseball tidbits.

It's a journey from baseball's humble beginnings to the dazzling heights of modern MLB, with insightful life lessons designed to engage and inspire every young reader!

Babe Ruth "The Sultan of Swat": The legend of Babe Ruth, known for his towering home runs and larger-than-life personality.Jim Abbott "A Performance for the Ages": The story of the pitcher born with one hand, who defied the odds.Lou Gehrig "The Iron Horse's Final Lap": The heartfelt farewell of a baseball icon who exemplified courage.Cal Ripken Jr. "Baseball's Iron Man": Breaking the record for 2,632 consecutive games played.Satchel Paige "Baseball's Greatest Showman": Discover the charisma and talent of a pitcher who excelled despite racial barriers.Bill Mazeroski and the 1960 World Series: Relive the thrilling walk-off home run that brought glory to the Pirates.Derek Jeter "The Journey to 3000": The Yankees legend that hit over 3000 home runs.Roberto Clemente "The Pride of Puerto Rico": The life of a pitcher who was a hero both on and off the field.

Lessons in Mental Toughness: Empowering narratives that foster resilience and a strong mindset.Engaging and Easy-to-Read: keeping young minds stimulated and captivated.Exciting True Tales: that educate while keeping young readers hooked.Motivational Tales: that instil perseverance, team spirit and grit.

by Thomas W. Gilbert (Author), John Thorn (Introduction by)

The fascinating, true, story of baseball's amateur origins. "Explores the conditions and factors that begat the game in the 19th century and turned it into the national pastime....A delightful look at a young nation creating a pastime that was love from the first crack of the bat."--Paul Dickson, The Wall Street Journal

by Emma Dreamweaver (Author)

Spark a lifelong love of baseball and inspire young athletes with "Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers"!

This captivating collection features exciting tales of baseball heroes, both past and present, who faced challenges, overcame setbacks, and achieved greatness.

Young readers will:

• Discover the power of determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Be inspired by real-life examples of overcoming adversity and achieving dreams.
• Learn valuable life lessons that extend beyond the baseball diamond.

With captivating narratives, relatable characters, and thrilling game moments, this book is perfect for:

• Budding baseball players
• Fans of the game
• Parents and caregivers looking to nurture a love of sports and positive values in young readers.

Keywords: Baseball Stories, Inspirational Stories, Young Athletes, Determination, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Adversity, Dreams, Life Lessons, Kids Books, Baseball Fans

by Tony R. Smith (Author)

Do you love Baseball? Do you want to improve your Baseball skills? This is the book for you. Baseball is a game of skill and hard work focus. Some players are blessed with skill, size or desire. This book will help you mentally and physically get ahead of the competition. This book breaks down Baseball fundamentals, but it also gives you other things to help you be one step ahead of your peers or competitors. One of the most important parts of the game is being able to focus on the ball. This book helps you with being a better all around player. This book includes:

WHAT ARE BASEBALL TRADING PINS?BASEBALL RULES - A MUST FOR BEGINNERSINSTRUCTING BASEBALL RULES AND SKILLS TO YOUR CHILDBASEBALL - RULES AND HISTORY STRATEGIES FOR THE CATCHER IN BASEBALLSPEEDING THE GAME OF BASEBALL UP SEVEN STEPS ON HOW TO HIT A BASEBALLDISTINCTIVE TYPES OF PITCHES IN BASEBALL BASEBALL DRILLS - INFIELD CRISPNESS IS KEY

by Thomas W. Gilbert (Author), John Thorn (Introduction by)

The fascinating, true, story of baseball's amateur origins. "Explores the conditions and factors that begat the game in the 19th century and turned it into the national pastime....A delightful look at a young nation creating a pastime that was love from the first crack of the bat."--Paul Dickson, The Wall Street Journal

by Mark Armour (Author), Daniel R. Levitt (Author)

The 1936 Yankees, the 1963 Dodgers, the 1975 Reds, the 2010 Giants--why do some baseball teams win while others don't?

General managers and fans alike have pondered this most important of baseball questions. The Moneyball strategy is not the first example of how new ideas and innovative management have transformed the way teams are assembled. In Pursuit of Pennants examines and analyzes a number of compelling, winning baseball teams over the past hundred-plus years, focusing on their decision making and how they assembled their championship teams.

Whether through scouting, integration, instruction, expansion, free agency, or modernizing their management structure, each winning team and each era had its own version of Moneyball, where front office decisions often made the difference. Mark L. Armour and Daniel R. Levitt show how these teams succeeded and how they relied on talent both on the field and in the front office. While there is no recipe for guaranteed success in a competitive, ever-changing environment, these teams demonstrate how creatively thinking about one's circumstances can often lead to a competitive advantage.

Author Biography

Mark L. Armour is the author of Joe Cronin: A Life in Baseball, the editor of The Great Eight: The 1975 Cincinnati Reds, and a coeditor of Pitching, Defense, and Three-Run Homers: The 1970 Baltimore Orioles, all available from the University of Nebraska Press. Winner of the 2015 Bob Davids Award from the Society of American Baseball Research, Daniel R. Levitt is the author of Ed Barrow: The Bulldog Who Built the Yankees' First Dynasty (Nebraska, 2008) and The Battle that Forged Modern Baseball: The Federal League Challenge and Its Legacy. He is the coauthor (with Mark L. Armour) of Paths to Glory: How Great Baseball Teams Got That Way.

by Edward Michael Ashenback (Author), Jack Ryder (Editor), Kevin D. McCann (Foreword by)

HUMOR AMONG THE MINORS is a collection of baseball stories and anecdotes about the colorful personalities of the game in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as told by Edward Ashenbach, who spent 21 seasons in the minor leagues as a player, manager, and team owner from 1890 to 1911. This BrayBree Vintage Edition contains the original 1911 book as well as a new index and biographical sketch of the author.

by David Nemec (Author), Scott Flatow (Foreword by)

Yankee fan? Red Sox fan? Dodger fan? Do you think you know everything about baseball from the Black Sox to the White Sox? Then test yourself . Every era of is represented from Cap Anson to Mike Trout, Cy Young to Clayton Kershaw, Ty Cobb to Jose Altuve, Babe Ruth to Giancarlo Stanton.

• Who is the most recent major leaguer to compile 100 or more hits, 20 or more complete games, and 20 or more decisions in the same season? No, the answer is not who you think!
• Who is the only pitcher to hurl a minimum of 5,000 career innings and surrender fewer hits per 9 innings than Walter Johnson?
• What team had a record of 52-62 when the strike shut down the 1994 season but was on track to qualify for postseason play with the lowest winning percentage ever by a division or league first-place finisher?

Author Biography

David Nemec is the author of The Great Encyclopedia of Nineteenth Century Major League Baseball, The Beer and Whisky League, 20th Century Baseball Chronicles, Early Dreams, Major League Baseball Profiles: 1871-1900 and many other works on baseball. Nemec has won numerous SABR national baseball trivia contests. He currently lives in Laguna Woods, California.

by Wayne Stewart (Author), Vern Law (Foreword by)

From zany mascots to the most beautiful ballparks ever, and from great traditions to humorous anecdotes from the game, I Love Baseball explores the many reasons we love baseball. It's all here:

• the inspirational men and moments that enliven the sport
• players' thoughts on the game they love so deeply
• quotes from sportswriters and from classic movies on baseball
• celebrities who have fallen in love with the game
• the lighter side of baseball from quirky ballpark features to the game's rich humor
• even the oddities from baseball's spectacular "sideshow"

Based on assiduous research and the author's exclusive interviews with baseball legends past and present, this book will be a cherished keepsake for fans of the game everywhere.

Author Biography

Wayne Stewart is the author of 38 books and hundreds of articles in sports. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows including ESPN Classic, and has done extensive public speaking for libraries and writers' groups through the Cleveland Speakers Bureau. He lives in Lorain, Ohio.

by Geoff Miller (Author)

A must read for all baseball players, coaches, and fans...

Mental skills coach Geoff Miller has spent years helping professional baseball players improve their mental toughness-both on and off the field. Now, he's making these invaluable lessons available to everyone who loves the game of baseball. From high school to the Major Leagues, all baseball players struggle with competition, pressure, and their own personal challenges. This book, through inspiring stories about professional baseball players in various stages of their careers, as well as hands-on tips and questionnaires, will help players evaluate and improve the mental skills that are necessary for that competitive edge.

In Intangibles, you'll find stories, instruction, and practical applications that teach players and coaches how to put forth their best mental games-portrayed through the eyes of those who have experienced those learning moments firsthand in their quests to become Major Leaguers. From a local park's baseball diamond to dusty minor league dugout benches to the musty concrete tunnels under Major League stadiums, Intangibles meets players where they are, offering specific ways to improve performance and outlook.

Whether you hope to be a big league player someday, or whether you simply want to play your best game, this book is essential for all athletes who want to learn how to overcome fear, build confidence, and develop a mental framework for success.

"Geoff Miller, the Phillies mental skills coach, has impressed me with his knowledge of how a player can identify and manage his "mind" game. This part of the game has been overlooked in favor of the routine physical activities. Today, as the game is hiring coaches like Geoff, valuable information is becoming available to help players improve which leads to more wins. Intangibles has become a favorite of mine. If you are an aspiring ball player or a major league player, I highly recommend this book." -- Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies, Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1995

by David Cataneo (Author)

The legendary Red Sox outfielder is remembered through dozens of anecdotes, stories, and insights offered in their own words by former teammates as well as friends, associates, media, baseball officials, and fishing buddies.

by Robert Jeffries (Author)

This compact, easy-to-read primer-suitable for both novice and experienced collectors-provides cutting-edge analysis to identify, value, and purchase investment-grade vintage baseball and football cards. Inside you will find answers to questions you never even thought to ask:

What are the three main types of scarcity, and why do only two of them matter? What is the difference between organic and design scarcity, and which one is more desirable? Why is the 1962 Topps Willie Mays card graded PSA-8 more than twice as valuable as the 1960 Topps Willie Mays card graded PSA-8.5? What is the most undervalued vintage football set? Why is the 1968 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded PSA-10 a steal at $45,000? Why do football cards offer better percentage growth prospects than baseball cards? Why are PSA-8.5 cards so often undervalued?

Whether you have thousands to spend or just a few hundred, this Primer will help you better understand the benefits and risks of investing in vintage baseball and football cards.

Author Robert Jeffries is a long-time collector of vintage baseball and football cards. Contact him at robert.jeffries.writer@gmail.com.

by Alva Noë (Author)

Baseball is a strange sport: it consists of long periods in which little seems to be happening, punctuated by high-energy outbursts of rapid fire activity. Because of this, despite ever greater profits, Major League Baseball is bent on finding ways to shorten games, and to tailor baseball to today's shorter attention spans. But for the true fan, baseball is always compelling to watch -and intellectually fascinating. It's superficially slow-pace is an opportunity to participate in the distinctive thinking practice that defines the game. If baseball is boring, it's boring the way philosophy is boring: not because there isn't a lot going on, but because the challenge baseball poses is making sense of it all.

Author Biography

Alva Noë is a writer and philosopher living in Berkeley and New York. He works on the nature of mind and human experience. He is the author of Out of Our Heads (Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2009) and Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature (Farrar Straus and Giroux, 2015), among other books. He is a 2012 recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship and the 2018 recipient of the Judd/Hume Prize in Advanced Visual Studies. He was a weekly contributor to National Public Radio's science blog 13.7: Cosmos and Culture.

by Falcon Focus (Author)

Curious about the player who broke baseball's toughest barrier? Ever heard of the woman who struck out Babe Ruth? Wonder what it takes to pitch a perfect game in the World Series?

Dive into the exciting world of baseball with Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids. This book is a grand slam of tales showcasing the determination, skill, and heart that define baseball legends.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Breaking Barriers: Jackie Robinson - Follow Robinson's journey from his early years to shattering Major League Baseball's color barrier, facing and overcoming immense challenges.
• The Miracle on Grass: 1980 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team - Relive the underdog story of this team's remarkable victory over the Soviet Union, a win that inspired a nation.
• The First Woman in Baseball: Jackie Mitchell - Learn about Mitchell's groundbreaking achievement in a male-dominated sport and her legendary strikeout of two baseball greats.
• Youngest Major Leaguer: Joe Nuxhall - Discover the story of Nuxhall's incredible debut in Major League Baseball at the age of 15 and his enduring impact on the game.

Each story is a tribute to the spirit of baseball, filled with historical moments, groundbreaking achievements, and inspiring tales of perseverance. Perfect for young baseball enthusiasts, aspiring players, or any child who loves a great sports story, this book goes beyond the game; it's a celebration of baseball's most inspiring heroes.

Inspiring Baseball Stories For Kids is more than a sports book; it's a source of motivation and a homage to the love of the game.

Grab your copy now to embark on an adventure through the captivating world of baseball, filled with legendary tales and unforgettable heroes!

by Daniel Levitt (Author), Mark Armour (Author)

From the moment of its inception, the quintessentially American sport of baseball has included cheating. Sometimes that rule-skirting is embraced as ingenious hijinks; other times, reviled as an unforgivable trespass. But what exactly is the difference? Why is skipping bases less egregious than signing underage players? Is sign-stealing evidence of ingenuity, or does it fundamentally change the nature of the game?

In Intentional Balk, nationally-recognized baseball historians Dan Levitt and Mark Armour examine cheating in baseball as the pursuit of a competitive edge that in other endeavors might be heralded as innovation. Wherever you come down on the question, Intentional Balk offers an engrossing chronicle of America's pastime and the players, coaches, groundskeepers and management who for more than 150 years have sought any advantage to win at all costs.

Author Biography

Daniel R. Levitt is the author of several award-winning baseball books and numerous essays. His previous books include Paths to Glory; Ed Barrow: The Bulldog Who Built the Yankees' First Dynasty; The Battle that Forged Modern Baseball: The Federal League Challenge and Its Legacy; and In Pursuit of Pennants. Dan currently serves as treasurer of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and is the co-chair of SABR's Business of Baseball committee. More on Dan can be found at http: //daniel-levitt.com/

by Patrick Steele (Author)

When the struggling Boston Braves relocated to Milwaukee in March 1953, the city went wild for its new baseball team. Soon, the Braves were winning games, drawing bigger crowds than any team but the Brooklyn Dodgers, and turning Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Warren Spahn into Hall of Famers. Within five years the team would win a World Series and two pennants.

Author Biography

Patrick W. Steele is an associate professor of history at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is a member of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association.

by Michael Dahl (Author), Christina E. Forshay (Illustrator)

A fun, comforting bedtime story for sports fans - School Library Journal. From the arrival at the stadium to the last goodnight, Goodnight Baseball is a sweet, nostalgic tale--told in gentle, fun rhyme--about the thrill of a baseball game.

by Gary M. Lourie (Editor)

This book comprehensively reviews soft tissue, bone, ligament, and nerve injury of the hand and wrist unique to baseball.

Organized into three sections, the book begins with a discussion on fractures of the hand and wrist, including the distal radius, scaphoid, and phalanges. Following this, section two examines ligament injuries from the wrist to the thumb. Section three then concludes the book with an analysis of tendon and nerve injuries. Chapters include high-quality images and tables to supplement expertly written text.

Back Jacket

This book comprehensively reviews soft tissue, bone, ligament, and nerve injury of the hand and wrist unique to baseball.

Organized into three sections, the book begins with a discussion on fractures of the hand and wrist, including the distal radius, scaphoid, and phalanges. Following this, section two examines ligament injuries from the wrist to the thumb. Section three then concludes the book with an analysis of tendon and nerve injuries. Chapters include high-quality images and tables to supplement expertly written text.

Author Biography

Gary M. Lourie, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine, The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
Dr. Lourie is the Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon for the Atlanta Braves MLB franchise.

by William Lawson (Author)

History of Baseball for Kids

The perfect baseball companion for curious young minds.

Is your home buzzing with all things baseball?

Do you find your child transfixed during matches?

Are they constantly asking questions about the game and the players?

Rightly dubbed 'the spirit of America', baseball continues to enjoy high popularity as America's favourite pastime -- and has done ever since the early 20^th century.

According to Forbes, Major League Baseball continues to attract more than 8 million viewers from American households, with over a billion minutes streamed online.

So it's no wonder that baseball finds its way so easily into conversations -- whether it's with someone in your family, your neighbor, or your best friend.

It's no surprise that, with so much exposure to the game, your child has developed an interest in the sport. Every single time they're around someone who loves baseball, they're going to hear excited conversations about scores, player performance, and historical clashes between top players.

And when your child starts to get curious and ask out-of-the-box questions, they're going to turn to you for answers.

How do you feed this curiosity?

The answer is simple: by giving them a fun-filled baseball companion.

In History of Baseball for Kids, your child will discover:

● A kid-friendly guide to understanding baseball (including fielding positions and essential rules)

● The history and evolution of 'the spirit of America' -- find answers that ignite your child's imagination and curiosity (including fascinating details about the bat and ball)

● The best players ever in every fielding position (and how they've overcome a whole range of challenges)

● The 20 best baseball teams of all time -- from the New York Yankees, to the Boston Red Sox, to the Philadelphia Phillies, this guide covers all the bases

● Thinking Like a Coach -- discover the achievements of 30 of the best baseball coaches and managers

● The Hall of Fame -- enjoy a fun-filled journey packed with unbreakable records and crazy facts that make baseball America's favourite pastime

● Leagues Galore -- discover everything about MLB and MiLB (including top minor league teams and players)

● A Baseball Cinematic Experience -- explore 25 awesome baseball movies that your child can enjoy with friends and family

And much more.

Baseball is more than a sport -- it's the collective pulse of America that beats high every season.

And you can give your child their first steps into this amazing world.

If you want to satisfy your child's curiosity for everything baseball, scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.

by Steven D. Schmitt (Author)

From 2001 to 2006, Richard L. Cates Jr. interviewed senior members of more than 30 families living in and around Arena township, a small community in southern Wisconsin. He asked them about growing up in rural America and their connection to a way of life that is vanishing in the twenty-first century.The result, Voices from the Heart of the Land, is a collection of reminiscences, observations, and opinions celebrating the stewardship of the land and the values of the stewards. Of course, as Cates points out, these are nothing less than our core human values integrity, commitment, responsibility, citizenship, self-determination, decency, kindness, love, and hope. "

Author Biography

Steven D. Schmitt is a former news and sports reporter for several Wisconsin newspapers and radio stations. He writes the blog Home Run Historical Research and is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, the Old-Time Ballplayers Association of Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association.

by Pete Diprimio (Author)

For nearly 140 years, Indiana University baseball has thrived on the unexpected. For instance: Coach Bob Morgan missed his Gatorade bath, but not his 1,000th career victory. Mike Smith rocked college pitching to win the first Triple Crown in NCAA Division I history. An ill-fated shower cost the Hoosiers a 1949 run at NCAA tourney success. Bob Lawrence made more with his 1958 pro baseball signing bonus ($50,000) than 1950s superstar slugger Ted Kluszewski ever made in a season ($40,000). Mike Crotty came to the plate looking like a middle aged man-until blasting future major league star Matt Anderson's first pitch off the scoreboard for IU's most memorable post-season home run. Bob Lawrence could have begun his head-coaching career with any patsy in the country; instead, he chose top-ranked Miami of Florida.

by Tom Hanson (Author), Ken Ravizza (Author)

"This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills which help speed you to your full potential."---Dave Winfield

What does it mean to play heads-up baseball? A heads-up player has confidence in his ability, keeps control in pressure situations, and focuses on one pitch at a time. His mental skills enable him to play consistently at or near his best despite the adversity baseball presents each day.

"My ability to fully focus on what I had to do on a daily basis was what made me the successful player I was. Sure I had some natural ability, but that only gets you so far. I think I learned how to focus; it wasn't something that I was necessarily born with." -- Hank Aaron

"Developing and refining my mental game has played a critical role in my success in baseball. For years players have had to develop these skills on their own. This book provides practical strategies for developing the mental skills that will help speed you toward your full potential." -- Dave Winfield

by George Ehring (Author)

As the Great Depression of the 1930s bit hard into North America, heroes - sometimes from the most unlikely quarters - emerged to distract and entertain the public. Some of the greatest earned their status on a baseball field, and in Heroes in Hard Times you will find two of baseball's most talented and colorful pitchers: Dizzy Dean, ace of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Satchel Paige, star of the Negro Leagues. Though Dizzy and Satchel shared a childhood in poverty, a career in baseball, and future recognition in the Hall of Fame, they lived in parallel universes - one white, one black, a world apart. In this lively work of historical fiction their worlds eventually collide as they compete against each other to determine who really was best. Heroes in Hard Times is more than the story of Satchel Paige and Dizzy Dean. In this beautifully-written portrait of the Great Depression, you'll also find John Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd, Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, and many others. Baseball fans will love Heroes in Hard Times for its accurate recounting of the 1933 and 1934 seasons, and other readers will be drawn into its colorful characters and vivid painting of the Depression era.

Author Biography

George Ehring grew up with baseball, 25 miles from New York City, in the era when Mickey and Whitey and Willie didn't need last names. Out fishing on the Atlantic Ocean with his dad, listening to Red Barber and Phil Rizzuto call Yankee games on the radio, he had usually lost his allowance by the third inning, making ten-cent bets he somehow knew he would lose, and wondering how his father could just know the next pitch would be a strike when the pitcher went 3 -0. In that way, he learned about the game and about life. As an adult, he travelled to countless major and minor league ballparks across North America, scorebook in hand, watching emerging talent and fading stars, and writing about baseball and the men who bring it to life.

by Jupiter Kids (Author)

Raise your bats if you love baseball as much as we do! In fact, we are into the sport so much that we decided to dedicate an entire coloring and activity book to it. Using this theme, learning can be made a personal and unique experience. Coloring and puzzles help improve the problem solving and motor skills. Get a copy today!

by Edwin Romond (Author)

In Home Team, readers are treated to Edwin Romond's nuanced and eloquent story telling. The poems in this small volume bring us fly balls in summer skies, runners rounding the bases, old-time heroes, fathers and sons, and vivid memories of America's favorite pastime.

by Joel Hawkins (Author), Joe Hawkins (Author), Terry Bertolino (Author)

The Israelite House of David was founded in 1903, as a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan. An entrepreneurial group of worshippers, the colony contributed much to the community, including a traveling baseball team that toured the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The almost 200 images collected here by authors Joel Hawkins and Terry Bertolino document the history of this bearded, barnstorming group of baseball players throughout their careers. The colony accomplished much within the community, credited with inventing the automatic pinsetter used in bowling and the first cold storage facility in the county. However, it was the House of David baseball players that caught the nation's attention, with their long hair and beards, which was forbidden to be cut or shaved as a code of their faith. As news of their prowess spread, the team received more and more press throughout the country. Much like the Negro Leagues of the same period, the House of David baseball players would criss-cross the country, playing with such greats as the Kansas City Monarchs, Pittsburg Crawfords, and Satchel Paige and his All Stars.

by Bob Cudmore (Author)

Much of the history of New York's scenic Mohawk Valley has been recounted time and again. But so many other stories have remained buried, almost lost from memory. The man called the baseball oracle correctly predicted the outcome of twenty-one major-league games. Mrs. Bennett, a friend of Governor Thomas Dewey, owned the Tower restaurant and lived in the unique Cranesville building. An Amsterdam sailor cheated death onboard a stricken submarine. Not only people but once-loved places are also all but forgotten, like the twentieth-century Mohawk Indian encampment and Camp Agaming in the Adirondacks, where Kirk Douglas was a counselor. Local historian Bob Cudmore delves deep into the region's history to find its most fascinating pieces of hidden history.

by Bobby F. Humphrey (Author), Jake Boss (Foreword by)

Hitting Home is a resource to be implemented immediately for both baseball and softball coaches looking to improve individual and team hitting. Direct and to the point, it gives coaches easy access to basic principles, including mechanics, approach, and practice plans. With detailed excerpts from those that have played and coached at the highest levels, this book offers instructional support from some of baseball and softball's top coaches and instructors. Using his experience as a coach at all amateur levels, both baseball and softball, in addition to professional scouting, Coach Bobby Humphrey has put together a framework you can easily follow. Coaches can use this book to gain a deeper understanding of coaching hitting, and use the organized practice plans for individual and team play.

"Ultimately, hitting has changed very little over time, despite the latest buzz words, and Coach Humphrey reminds us of this. Develop a plan, be organized, and stay away from extremes."

Jake Boss

Head Baseball Coach, Michigan State University

Excerpts from:

- Bill Cilento: Associate Head Coach, Wake Forest University

- Eddie Smith: Hitting Coach, Louisiana State University

- Keith Werman: San Diego Padres Development Coordinator

- Derrick May: Former Major League Baseball player and Hitting Coach

- Joe Abraham: Head Softball Coach, University of Toledo

- Keith Parr: Head Softball Coach, Christopher Newport University

- Jim Thompson: Area Scouting Supervisor, New York Mets

Content Areas Include:

- Mechanics

- Approach

- Effective Coaching from 3B

- Drills

- Team Practice

- Individual Work

- Competitive Games

- Tryout Evaluation System

- Private Instructors

- College Recruiting

Author Biography

Bobby Humphrey originally hails from Traverse City, Michigan and enjoyed a blessed playing career that included playing for some exceptional coaches and leaders. At Traverse City Central High School, Humphrey was coached by one of Michigan's most well-respected high school coaches, Ian Hearn. While at Spring Arbor University, he had the unique privilege to play for two thousand-game winners and Hall of Famers, Hank Burbridge and Sam Riggleman. Coach Humphrey's coaching career includes experience with all ages, youth through the college level on both the baseball and softball fields. Coach Humphrey has had stints at the varsity level as assistant and head coach, as well as multiple years as an assistant college coach. He has worked with thousands of players throughout the country, attending showcases, clinics, and camps. In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Humphrey began as an Associate Scout with the New York Mets in 2009, supporting the mid-Atlantic region, as well as the Valley Baseball League. During his scouting career, he has evaluated hundreds of drafted prospects from all rounds of the MLB draft. His experience as an evaluator has helped tremendously in development of hitters. He published his first book, The Tools of Greatness, in 2013 and its second edition in 2015. Humphrey currently lives in Virginia, with his wonderful wife, Kendra, and teaches in the public school system.

by Destiny Phillip (Author), Whimsical Designs Cj (Illustrator)

Hello Baseball is a story about a grandfather spending a day with his grandsons on the baseball field. Together they learn about teamwork, faith in oneself and enjoying the outdoors.

by Colin Howell (Author)

Part history, part memoir, part statistical analysis, this book tells the remarkable and largely forgotten story of how the baseball hotbed of Canada's northeastern Maritime provinces evolved into "NCAA North" during the 1940s and 1950s. A summer training ground for players from leading U.S. college programs, the region attracted talented players seeking higher salaries than they could get in the American minor league system.

Major league organizations came to scout blue-chip prospects. In this competitive environment, only the best were able to crack the rosters of town teams in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine. A Quality of Competition Index for various northeast leagues provides major league equivalencies for selected players.

Author Biography

Colin Howell is a professor emeritus from Saint Mary's University in Halifax where he taught Canadian and sport history and the former editor of the Canadian Historical Review.

by Hailey Gardiner (Author)

There have only ever been two things that Brooks Alden could say he truly loved: Baseball and Nora Foster, his high school girlfriend.

Returning home in the off-season gives Brooks an opportunity he never thought he'd get again: a second chance encounter with a now-divorced Nora. Suddenly, the hometown he's avoided for so long becomes a place to make new memories instead of being haunted by the mistakes of their past. They make a bargain that entails spending five Fridays together, sharing new experiences in the hopes that Brooks will discover that there's more to life than the game, both on and off the field, while also helping Nora cope with the resulting grief of her divorce and the demands of single motherhood.

In this second chance, sweet romantic comedy, Brooks and Nora must find the courage to discover what makes them happy, and learn what it feels like to have your heart hit a home run.

Home Run Heart is a sweet, second chance baseball romcom that delivers on all the swoon without the spice. Books in the Kitt's Harbor series are stand-alone novels, but might be best enjoyed if read in order.

by Will Bardenwerper (Author)

A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what's right and wrong with modern America--written by an acclaimed journalist and Army Ranger who, after returning from Iraq to a painfully divided country, rediscovered its core values in the bleachers of a minor league ballpark in Batavia, New York.

Author Biography

WILL BARDENWERPER has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, Harper's and other outlets and is the author of The Prisoner in His Palace: Saddam Hussein, His American Guards, and What History Leaves Unsaid. He served as an Airborne Ranger-qualified infantry officer in Iraq and was awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star. Before working in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, he received a B.A. from Princeton and M.A. from Johns Hopkins University.

by Jessica Rios (Author)

Rios moves readers through her personal journey of family, love, loss, and grief in a series of heartfelt essays inspired by the rules and traditions of America's Pastime. As a love of baseball plays a pivotal role in her survival of a challenging childhood, Rios learns to play the game of life with dignity, conviction, and a focus on a future she dares to imagine for herself and her family.

by Mickey Bradley (Author), Dan Gordon (Author)

Baseball and ghost stories are as American as apple pie. Haunted Baseball combines both with this fun and freaky collection of otherworldly yarns. Collected from baseball players, stadium personnel, umpires, front-office folks, and fans, the tales told here explore the spooky connection between baseball and the paranormal, including Babe Ruth sightings at a former brothel, the Curse of the Billy Goat that still haunts the Chicago Cubs, of hidden passageways within the depths of Dodger Stadium, and of the spirits of legendary stars that inspire modern-day players at Yankee Stadium. We hear why Johnny Damon believes in ghosts, and how the memories of a 9/11 hero inspired Ken Griffey Jr. to hit a home run against the Phillies-a team against which he'd never even gotten a hit! There's the story of how Sam Rice settled a decades-old baseball controversy with a message from beyond the grave, and how the late Roberto Clemente had premonitions of his own death in a plane crash. With a wealth of anecdotes that have never before been told before, the authors present an entertaining and eerie look at our national pastime.

Back Jacket

Baseball and ghost stories are as American as apple pie. Haunted Baseball combines both in this fun and freaky collection of otherworldly yarns. Assembled from baseball players, stadium personnel, umpires, front-office folks, and fans, the tales told here explore the spooky connection between baseball and the paranormal. We learn of the Curse of the Billy Goat that still haunts the Chicago Cubs, of hidden passageways within the depths of Dodger Stadium, and of the spirits of legendary stars that inspire modern-day players at Yankee Stadium. We hear why Johnny Damon believes in ghosts and how the memories of a 9/11 hero inspired Ken Griffey Jr. to hit a home run against the Phillies--a team against which he'd never even gotten a hit! There are the stories of how Sam Rice settled a decades-old baseball controversy with a message from beyond the grave and how the late Roberto Clemente had premonitions of his own death in a plane crash. With a wealth of anecdotes that have never before been told, the authors present an entertaining and eerie look at our national pastime.

Author Biography

Mickey Bradley is a lifelong Yankee fan, named after the team's legendary center fielder. He has been working as a freelance writer for more than a decade, both in Manhattan and Upstate New York. His diverse body of work covers topics ranging from sports to science to humor to entertainment and includes ghostwritten books, corporate communications, magazine profiles, and dozens of video/film projects.

by Stephen R. Denison (Author)

Atlanta Braves minor league pitcher, Brett Davies, has much to contemplate at the young age of 25. Coming back from a torn rotator cuff that slows his dream of major league stardom, he has completed his first post-injury season with their farm team in Greenville, South Carolina. But his success as their top relief pitcher does not lead to a call up to Atlanta at the end of the Greenville season. Did the Braves executives think his repaired shoulder wasn't good enough for major league competition? He needed answers and would go to Atlanta to meet with their general manager to find them. But Brett has more on his mind than baseball. Raised by a single mom, he had never been allowed to meet his father. Brett never knew why. His mother just told him, "It's not possible." And at age 25, Brett wonders if he will ever find the right girl to spend the rest of his life with. No current girlfriend, with none on the horizon, had both Brett (and his mother) concerned. But things were about to rapidly change. The following season Brett finds himself assigned to the Braves minor league team in Rome, Georgia as a player coach. A series of random events brings new people and new challenges into Brett's life. Would they also lead him to the answers he needed to find his way home?

by Lyle Spatz (Author)

Dating back to 1869 as an organized professional sport, the game of baseball is not only the oldest professional sport in North America, but also symbolizes much more. Walt Whitman described it as "our game, the American game," and George Will compared calling baseball "just a game" to the Grand Canyon being "just a hole." Countless others have called baseball "the most elegant game," and to those who have played it, it's life.

Author Biography

Lyle Spatz is the chairman of SABR's Baseball Records Committee. He is the author of three books of baseball history, co-author of another, and has contributed chapters to several more. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, other newspapers, and numerous baseball magazines. He has taught baseball history to Elderhostel groups and also presented papers at the Babe Ruth Conference at Hofstra University and at the Jackie Robinson Conference at Long Island University.

by Jeff Silverman (Editor)

Before multimillion-dollar salaries, luxury boxes, and player strikes became synonymous with professional sports, there existed the belief in playing simply "for the love of the game." Nothing captures that spirit better than these twenty classic pieces about America's favorite pastime.

Back Jacket

From the olden days of flannel uniforms and metal spikes to those of retractable-domed stadiums and nine-figure player salaries; from the golden era of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb to that of present-day sluggers like Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey, Jr., perhaps no single athletic pursuit has managed to capture the imagination and devotion of the sporting public as much as the game of baseball. And it is no wonder that some of our finest writers have weighed in on this rich and fascinating subject.In The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told, editor Jeff Silverman collects some of the best writings, both fact and realistic fiction, that reflect the resonant history, tradition, agony and ecstasy of what has been affectionately dubbed our national pastime.With contributions from: John Updike, Gay Talese, Pete Hamill, Gary Smith, Roy Blount, Jr., Red Barber, Zane Grey, Vin Scully, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and many more.

Author Biography

Jeff Silverman, a former columnist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, has written for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and several national magazines. He is also editor of The Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told, Lardner on Baseball, The Greatest Golf Stories Ever Told, Classic Golf Stories, Bernard Darwin on Golf, and The Greatest Boxing Stories Ever Told.

by Kind Dragon (Author)

The Great Baseball Coloring Book is for your little baseball fans who spend long hours with this super coloring book.Each Design Is On One-Sided Paper So there Is No Bleed Through When Coloring.

Specifications:

• Cover Finish: Glossy
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11"
• Printed on heavy-duty pure white paper
• Pages: 44
• High-resolution printing/li>

by Roberta J. Newman (Author)

2020 SABR Baseball Research Award

Author Biography

Roberta J. Newman is a clinical professor in the Liberal Studies Program at New York University. She is the coauthor of Black Baseball, Black Business: Race Enterprise and the Fate of the Segregated Dollar.

by Paul Michael Fazio (Author)

John McCord's last chance to win a championship is fading away as his Rockets play sub 500 ball for the first two months of the baseball season. The team has a powerful lineup, yet they cannot win with any consistency due to their lack of pitching.

John's grandson is saved in a near-miss car accident when a stranger risks his own life before disappearing from the scene. John searches and finally finds the stranger, Brian Shane. He offers to do anything to thank him for saving his grandson, but all of John's suggestions are rejected by Brian. Brian then states the one thing that he will accept, a chance to pitch for the Rockets.

John realizes this middle-aged man with no baseball experience has no chance of helping his team win, but the thought of finally repaying him is overwhelming. He agrees on a one-dollar contract, where Brian pitches until he loses one game.

Brian quickly gets a nick name, Heart Attack, because he constantly has the fans, his teammates, and their manager on the edge of their seats every time he takes the mound. Margaret, a sportswriter, becomes very fond of Brian and believes he is somehow angelic and threatens to expose him. Brian insists that it's not true and begs her to drop that thought.

The question becomes, Is John repaying Brian, or is it Brian helping the McCords again? Has Brian been sent to save the season by an unknown force, or is luck the defining power, or perhaps something else? Either way, it is the best dollar ever spent.

by D. B. Firstman (Author), Jayson Stark (Foreword by), Tim Godden (Cover Design by)

Paying homage to some of the great "names" in the history of this great game.

Each player profile within has the following:

• general demographic information (name they played under, their full name at birth, date of birth/death, years active in the majors, positions played, etc.)

• etymology/definition of each part of their given name

• baseball biography (generally, how they made it to the majors, what they did while they were there)
• best day (a recap of a great day in their major league career)
• the wonder of his name (why his name is memorable)
• not to be confused with (names that sound and/or look like the player's name)
• fun anagrams (anagrams of their given names, just because)
• ephemera (factoids, tidbits, trivia about the player, details regarding their parents, their family and their life after baseball)