Baseball

by Ace McCloud (Author)

Would you love to know the incredible and exciting history of baseball?

Whether you want to (1) learn incredible and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball's greatest events and stories, or (3) be thoroughly entertained as you learn how baseball has evolved over the years, this book will teach you everything you need to know.

See what happens inside the game.

This book is about what makes baseball the sport it is today. We'll take you inside a game to see what individual players are thinking. You will visit the early days of the sport to see some of the influences that have made the game what it is today. You will be inspired by the examples of real players who have pursued a dream, watched their dream crumble before their eyes, and then who persisted with dedication and hard work to attain success. If life is about winning and competition, then the game of baseball is rich soil in which to develop success.

Discover the greatest innovations to the game.

Because baseball relies equally upon chance and skill, you will discover some of the tactics players have used to try and improve their odds for success: changing the bat, scuffing the ball, bunting, stealing bases, and the use of any number of superstitions and good-luck charms, to name a few.

The Rich Culture of Baseball

Baseball is a sport rich in history, culture, and traditions. It doesn't matter if you have devoted your entire life to the game or whether you know little about baseball besides its name; this book is for you! You will find inside these pages both inspiration and a treasure of knowledge to flesh out the game for you. Beyond a play-by-play description of the game dynamics, you will be introduced to some of the strategies that have made baseball so unpredictably fascinating.

Trace the Development of the Sport.

You will also meet some of the interesting people who have contributed to the game and you will learn from the ongoing legacy of practical innovation that has shaped baseball over its one hundred-plus years of history. You will be introduced to innovators such as John Hillerich, Barry Bonds, Russ Ford, Harry Decker, Albert Spalding, and Alexander Cartwright. You will discover the connection between the sport of baseball and dodge ball, find out why there is a large bump in the middle of the playing field, and be transported to the ballpark for the first time "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the crowd. You will be inspired by the lives of athletes who pursued their dreams and continued to hope even when it appeared they would never play again. In addition, you will learn how fans have shown their support for their favorite teams and encouraged them, even in the darkest of days. Whatever your interest or level of knowledge, "The History of Baseball" will entertain, educate, and inspire you.

What Will You Discover About Baseball History?

• The evolution of the game over the last 100 years.
• Incredibly true baseball stories.
• The inner workings of the game.
• The great players, teams, and baseball strategies.
• How fans have helped teams win championships.

You Will Also Learn:

• How baseball has influenced American culture.
• Wonderful baseball movies.
• Wild facts about baseball.
• The interesting lives of the best players of all time.

Discover the incredibly entertaining history of baseball.

Get inside the game: Buy It Now!

by Marvin A. Cohen (Author), Michael J. McCann (Author)

Throughout the years, scores of players have polished their skills in Broome County with the Crickets, the Bingos, the Triplets, and today's Binghamton Mets. Professional baseball began in the area in 1871, and the highlights came quickly. The early stars included an eighteen-year-old future Hall of Famer, Montgomery Ward; the first known black player in professional baseball, Bud Fowler; and Hall of Famer "Wee Willie" Keeler.

By 1923, the Triplets were playing in Johnson City. They soon became affiliated with the Yankees and sent that franchise some of their best players, including Whitey Ford, Vic Raschi, and Thurman Munson. From 1969 to 1991, professional baseball disappeared from Broome County, but it was back with a bang in 1992, featuring a new stadium and a firm relationship with the New York Mets. Baseball in Broome County recounts this great story with more than one hundred eighty photographs and engaging text.

by Tom Meigs (Author)

Organized baseball in Long Beach dates to 1910, when
the Long Beach Clothiers of the Southern California
Trolley League played opponents wherever a streetcar could take them. Exhibition games later featured Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, and other Major League barnstormers. Homegrown talent includes Baseball Hall of Famers Bob Lemon and Tony Gwynn. Pioneering entrepreneur Bill Feistner built the first accommodating baseball park in 1922 at Redondo Avenue and Stearns Street in the shadow of oil-rich Signal Hill. When ballplayers weren't on the Shell Park diamond, they worked the derricks.

by Sam Rubin (Author)

Baseball in New Haven uncovers the rich history of the national pastime in the greater New Haven area with images that highlight the sport on many levels. Numerous professional, semiprofessional, and college teams have played here, starting with Yale teams of the Civil War era and early attempts to form an "Elm City nine."

In the early 1900s, George Weiss, later the general manager of the New York Yankees, helped establish New Haven as a baseball town by drawing stars such as Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb for exhibition games. The semiprofessional West Haven Sailors kept that tradition alive in the 1930s and 1940s. That same era was a heyday for Yale, as Yale Field saw legends such as Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams take on the Elis. Ruth returned in 1948 to present a copy of his biography to the Bulldog captain, future president George H.W. Bush. Baseball in New Haven details the return of professional baseball in 1972 with the Eastern League's West Haven Yankees and finishes with the New Haven Ravens, an Eastern League expansion team in 1994.

by Kevin Wirthwein (Author)

Baseball exploded in Evansville after the Civil War. Early clubs like the Resolutes, Blues, Brewers, Hoosiers and Blackbirds played, built ballparks, struggled financially and suffered scandals until the early 1900s. A near tragic event fueled the 1915 co

by Bill Gruber (Author)

Part sports journalism, part history, part memoir, this many-sided narrative follows one season with the Blue Devils of Moscow, Idaho--a rural American Legion baseball team. Showcasing baseball's enduring place in American life, the author draws on the lore of the game, and conversations with diverse fans and players--an outdoorsman juggling his son's schedule of games with bear hunting; a bewildered German college student, holding a baseball for the first time; former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher & Yale baseball coach John Stuper; the proud owner of a Derek Jeter jersey in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania, to name a few.

Author Biography

Bill Gruber is an emeritus professor at Emory University. The author of numerous academic books and articles, he lives in Moscow, Idaho.

by Josh Chetwynd (Author)

 With the success of The Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, baseball in Europe has begun to receive more attention. But few realize just how far back the sport's history stretches on the continent. Baseball has been played in Europe since the 1870s, and in several countries the players and devoted followers have included royalty, Hall of Famers from the U.S. major leagues, and captains of industry.

Featuring approximately 80 new interviews and 70 new photos and images, this second edition builds extensively on the previous edition's country-by-country histories of more than 40 European nations. Also included are two new appendices on European players signed by MLB organizations and European countries' performance in worldwide rankings.

Author Biography

Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist who has served as a staff reporter for USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter and U.S. News & World Report. A former professional baseball player in the United Sates and Europe, he has broadcast baseball in the United Kingdom on both television for Channel Five and BT Sport and on radio for the BBC. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

by Mark Blaeuer (Author)

Hot Springs, Arkansas, with its thermal water baths, attracted its first big-league outfit when the National League champion Chicago White Stockings traveled south for spring training in 1886. The baseball colony grew as dozens of other clubs followed. Individual players flocked here as well to hike, golf, and "boil out" in bathhouse steam cabinets prior to leaving for training camps elsewhere. Nearly half of Cooperstown's Hall of Famers made the pilgrimage to this baseball mecca. Major- and minor-league aggregations, legendary teams, players of the Negro Leagues, and baseball schools for budding players and umpires all come to bat in Images of Sports: Baseball in Hot Springs.

by Clarence Watkins (Author)

The Birmingham Barons were a charter member of the old Southern League in 1885. Built in 1910, Rickwood Field, longtime home of the Barons, is recognized as the oldest surviving, professional baseball park in the nation. The Barons now play at the newly remodeled Regions Park in Hoover, Alabama. In spite of the popularity of football in Alabama, Birmingham continues to be a leader in minor league baseball, winning the prestigious Bob Freitas Award in 2008. This award is given annually by Baseball America to the most outstanding franchise in each classification.

by Tom Flynn (Author), Sean Welsh (Foreword by)

Few cities can boast as rich a baseball history as Baltimore. With longtime entries in the majors, minors, and Negro Leagues, the city's core of faithful fans have seldom lacked a team to root for. They revel in the feats of their stars (Keeler, Ruth, Palmer, Ripken) and just as ardently support the endless line of everyday players who often determine the teams' fates. Minor leaguers such as Merwin Jacobson, Howie Moss, and Jack Ogden had little impact in the major leagues but will be remembered forever for what they did for Baltimore.

by Anne Jewell (Author), Mary E. Barney (Foreword by)

Louisville and baseball share a long and strong bond that also happens to be one rollicking tale. From scandals and superstars, to Louisville Slugger(r) bats and beyond, Baseball in Louisville explores the ups, downs, eccentricities, and historic elements that define America's great pastime in Louisville. With names like Honus Wagner, Fred Clarke, Earle Combs, Pee Wee Reese, Adam Dunn, and Chris Burke in the line-up, this volume delivers a substantial and entertaining overview of baseball's past and present.

by Doug Wedge (Author)

Although football may first spring to mind when talking about sports in Alabama, the state has certainly made its mark with the national pastime. Thirteen players with Alabama roots are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including all-time greats like Hank Aaron, Ozzie Smith and Satchel Paige. Bob Veale of Birmingham led the National League in strikeouts in 1964. Superstars and former players like Bo Jackson and Britt Burns give back to their home state by organizing charities and coaching Alabama's next generation of players. Author and baseball historian Doug Wedge explores stories from this rich history.

by Jason Edward Christopherson (Author)

Eau Claire has been a hotbed for amateur and professional baseball since the end of the Civil War. Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley has had the honor of donning dozens of nationally known baseball stars in its uniforms (most notably Hank Aaron) as well as hosting thousands of other players who were stars in their own right. With this collection of images, author Jason Christopherson takes the reader on a journey in time through the eyes of a baseball fan. Many of the images are from the collections of the players themselves and are therefore available to the public for the first time in this book.

Mixed in with the images are stories-and not just the kind you would find in the newspaper. Unless, of course, your local paper runs stories such as the one on a future major leaguer who, not knowing any better, ate gravy-laden pork chops with his bare hands on his first road trip!

by David Lee Poremba (Author)

Covering over 80 years of America's favorite pastime, Baseball in Detroit 1886-1968 takes fans back to the glory days of Ty Cobb in the early 20th century and follows the progress of the Detroit Tigers. From the three-time pennant winners of this century's first decade to the last real championship team of 1968, Detroiters have flocked to see their team play, win or lose. The fact that they have played at the same intersection of town for over a century is a tribute to the pride and loyalty that each has shown for the other. It could be said that no other baseball franchise has such a close relationship with its constituency. This relationship is clearly shown in a fascinating photographic collection, and sports fans everywhere will appreciate this candid glimpse into our nation's favorite game. As we approach the next millennium, a new stadium is under construction for this historic team. It, too, will be the place of legends, where great players and fans will create another glorious 100 years of baseball history in Detroit. The American League, to which the Detroit Tigers belong as charter members, is fast approaching its own centennial.

by Gary Herron (Author)

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is more than a refueling place for motorists on I-40. Professional baseball has been played here for more than 70 years, and fans have had the opportunity to see future Dodgers stars like Don Sutton, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Orel Hershiser, Eric Karros, and Mike Piazza hone their skills. Hall of Fame members Tom Lasorda and Duke Snider managed here; Darryl Strawberry, Eddie Murray, and Manny Ramirez have spent short stints "rehabbing" here; and big-league preseason games played in Albuquerque give fans a chance to see non-Dodgers favorites. Albuquerque is also where the Los Angeles Dodgers' triple-A farm team, the Albuquerque Isotopes, played before 600,000 fans in 2009, when the Dodgers "returned" after a nine-year absence. Isotopes Park, a baseball jewel, features great entertainment, a gorgeous view of the majestic Sandia Mountains, and a chance for baseball fans to see major league stars of tomorrow.

by Derby Gisclair (Author), S. Derby Gisclair (Author)

In July of 1859, seventy-five young New Orleanians came together to form the seven teams that comprised the Louisiana Base Ball Club. They played their games in the fields of the de la Chaise estate on the outskirts of New Orleans near present-day Louisiana Avenue. As America's population grew through immigration, so did the popularity of what the largest newspaper in New Orleans, the Daily Picayune, called in November of 1860 "the National Game." Baseball quickly replaced cricket as the city's most popular participant sport.

In 1887, local businessmen and promoters secured a minor league franchise for the city of New Orleans in the newly formed Southern League, beginning the city's 73-year love affair with the New Orleans Pelicans. From Shoeless Joe Jackson, to Hall of Famers Dazzy Vance, Joe Sewell, Bob Lemon, and Earl Weaver, to today's stars such as Jeff Cirillo and Lance Berkman, the road to the majors brought many notable players through New Orleans. From these early beginnings to the present-day New Orleans Zephyrs of the AAA Pacific Coast League, local fans have continued the tradition of baseball in New Orleans.

by Ace McCloud (Author)

Would you love to know the incredible and exciting history of baseball?

Whether you want to (1) learn incredible and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball's greatest events and stories, or (3) be thoroughly entertained as you learn how baseball has evolved over the years, this book will teach you everything you need to know.

See what happens inside the game.

This book is about what makes baseball the sport it is today. We'll take you inside a game to see what individual players are thinking. You will visit the early days of the sport to see some of the influences that have made the game what it is today. You will be inspired by the examples of real players who have pursued a dream, watched their dream crumble before their eyes, and then who persisted with dedication and hard work to attain success. If life is about winning and competition, then the game of baseball is rich soil in which to develop success.

Discover the greatest innovations to the game.

Because baseball relies equally upon chance and skill, you will discover some of the tactics players have used to try and improve their odds for success: changing the bat, scuffing the ball, bunting, stealing bases, and the use of any number of superstitions and good-luck charms, to name a few.

The Rich Culture of Baseball

Baseball is a sport rich in history, culture, and traditions. It doesn't matter if you have devoted your entire life to the game or whether you know little about baseball besides its name; this book is for you! You will find inside these pages both inspiration and a treasure of knowledge to flesh out the game for you. Beyond a play-by-play description of the game dynamics, you will be introduced to some of the strategies that have made baseball so unpredictably fascinating.

Trace the Development of the Sport.

You will also meet some of the interesting people who have contributed to the game and you will learn from the ongoing legacy of practical innovation that has shaped baseball over its one hundred-plus years of history. You will be introduced to innovators such as John Hillerich, Barry Bonds, Russ Ford, Harry Decker, Albert Spalding, and Alexander Cartwright. You will discover the connection between the sport of baseball and dodge ball, find out why there is a large bump in the middle of the playing field, and be transported to the ballpark for the first time "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the crowd. You will be inspired by the lives of athletes who pursued their dreams and continued to hope even when it appeared they would never play again. In addition, you will learn how fans have shown their support for their favorite teams and encouraged them, even in the darkest of days. Whatever your interest or level of knowledge, "The History of Baseball" will entertain, educate, and inspire you.

What Will You Discover About Baseball History?

• The evolution of the game over the last 100 years.
• Incredibly true baseball stories.
• The inner workings of the game.
• The great players, teams, and baseball strategies.
• How fans have helped teams win championships.

You Will Also Learn:

• How baseball has influenced American culture.
• Wonderful baseball movies.
• Wild facts about baseball.
• The interesting lives of the best players of all time.

Discover the incredibly entertaining history of baseball.

Get inside the game: Buy It Now!

by Bob Keisser (Author)

More than two hundred Major League Baseball players have hailed from Long Beach and its suburbs. This hotbed of horsehide heroics includes Hall of Famers Bob Lemon, Duke Snider and Tony Gwynn, as well as longtime stars Ron Fairly, Bob Bailey, Bobby Grich, Chase Utley and Jered Weaver. Negro League and Pacific Coast League clubs enjoyed Long Beach connections. Many players whose cleats tore up legendary Rec Park and Blair Field are enshrined in the city's baseball/softball hall of fame. The winning tradition continues as Long Beach State's "Dirtbags" sent more players to the bigs in 2010 and 2011 than any other college. Join baseball historian Bob Keisser as he recounts Long Beach's greatest baseball stars, teams and stories.

by Mark K. Vatavuk (Author), Richard E. Marshall (Author)

Erie has had a love affair with professional baseball since the 1880s, though it has been an on-again off-again relationship. Whatever they were called--the Olympics, Blackbirds, Sailors, or SeaWolves--the Flagship City's teams have thrilled fans and won championships. However, many of those local nines faded away, leaving behind memories and empty ballparks. Baseball in Erie is a tribute to the men who brought baseball to this region of Pennsylvania: ambidextrous pitcher Tony Mullane; infielder Louis Bierbauer, the "original" Pittsburgh Pirate; Sam "the Jet" Jethroe; "Turkey" Mike Donlin; Todd Zeile, the record-setting nomadic major-leaguer; and Jose Guillen, the first SeaWolves hero. Through photographs and memorabilia, Baseball in Erie reaches out to fans of the national pastime, especially those who were jammed into the rafters of Ainsworth Field and now bask in the beauty of Jerry Uht Park.

by Ace McCloud (Author)

Would you love to know the incredible and exciting history of baseball?

Whether you want to (1) learn incredible and interesting facts about baseball history, (2) discover some of baseball's greatest events and stories, or (3) be thoroughly entertained as you learn how baseball has evolved over the years, this book will teach you everything you need to know.

See what happens inside the game.

This book is about what makes baseball the sport it is today. We'll take you inside a game to see what individual players are thinking. You will visit the early days of the sport to see some of the influences that have made the game what it is today. You will be inspired by the examples of real players who have pursued a dream, watched their dream crumble before their eyes, and then who persisted with dedication and hard work to attain success. If life is about winning and competition, then the game of baseball is rich soil in which to develop success.

Discover the greatest innovations to the game.

Because baseball relies equally upon chance and skill, you will discover some of the tactics players have used to try and improve their odds for success: changing the bat, scuffing the ball, bunting, stealing bases, and the use of any number of superstitions and good-luck charms, to name a few.

The Rich Culture of Baseball

Baseball is a sport rich in history, culture, and traditions. It doesn't matter if you have devoted your entire life to the game or whether you know little about baseball besides its name; this book is for you! You will find inside these pages both inspiration and a treasure of knowledge to flesh out the game for you. Beyond a play-by-play description of the game dynamics, you will be introduced to some of the strategies that have made baseball so unpredictably fascinating.

Trace the Development of the Sport.

You will also meet some of the interesting people who have contributed to the game and you will learn from the ongoing legacy of practical innovation that has shaped baseball over its one hundred-plus years of history. You will be introduced to innovators such as John Hillerich, Barry Bonds, Russ Ford, Harry Decker, Albert Spalding, and Alexander Cartwright. You will discover the connection between the sport of baseball and dodge ball, find out why there is a large bump in the middle of the playing field, and be transported to the ballpark for the first time "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung by the crowd. You will be inspired by the lives of athletes who pursued their dreams and continued to hope even when it appeared they would never play again. In addition, you will learn how fans have shown their support for their favorite teams and encouraged them, even in the darkest of days. Whatever your interest or level of knowledge, "The History of Baseball" will entertain, educate, and inspire you.

What Will You Discover About Baseball History?

• The evolution of the game over the last 100 years.
• Incredibly true baseball stories.
• The inner workings of the game.
• The great players, teams, and baseball strategies.
• How fans have helped teams win championships.

You Will Also Learn:

• How baseball has influenced American culture.
• Wonderful baseball movies.
• Wild facts about baseball.
• The interesting lives of the best players of all time.

Discover the incredibly entertaining history of baseball.

Get inside the game: Buy It Now!

by George B. Kirsch (Author)

During the Civil War, Americans from homefront to battlefront played baseball as never before. While soldiers slaughtered each other over the country's fate, players and fans struggled over the form of the national pastime. George Kirsch gives us a color commentary of the growth and transformation of baseball during the Civil War. He shows that the game was a vital part of the lives of many a soldier and civilian--and that baseball's popularity had everything to do with surging American nationalism.

Back Jacket

"This fine social history tells a very powerful story, and one that will stir a lot of interest. It is full of lively analysis and overflowing with fascinating research. The author has done a splendid job of putting his material into an enticing format that draws the reader into an absorbing narrative. He makes a compelling case that the stories of baseball and the epic of the Civil War were inextricably bound."--Catherine Clinton, author of Fanny Kembel's Civil Wars

"This book, written in a straightforward and accessible style, is clearly the most complete book on baseball in the Civil War era yet written."--Jules Tygiel, author of Past Time: Baseball as History

"This is an impressive work on Civil War baseball that shows a sport developing and growing even as war raged--a testament to the popularity of the game. Kirsch recounts the stories of the early players who answered the call for service, does a fine and honest job of discussing the baseball-in-prison issue, and covers the early history of the game itself in a pleasing manner."--Randy Roberts, author of John Wayne America

Author Biography

George B. Kirsch is Professor of History at Manhattan College and the author of several books, including The Creation of American Team Sports. He is the editor of two volumes of Sports in North America: A Documentary History and the general editor of the Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States.

by Gary Soto (Author)

In Gary Soto's acclaimed short story collection, the small events of daily life reveal big themes--love and friendship, youth and growing up, success and failure.

Calling on his own experiences of growing up in California's Central Valley, Soto brings to life the joy and pain of young people everywhere.

From crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, and embarrassing grandfathers to annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons, Soto writes about everyday life with humor and empathy. This moving collection--an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editors' Choice, and Horn Book Fanfare Selection--expresses the truths of growing up.

"[Soto's] sensitivity to young people's concerns and his ability to portray the world as it is perceived by children is nothing less than remarkable." --Los Angeles Times Book Review

Plus don't miss Gary Soto's Local News, which The Horn Book called a "first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life."

by Sarah Bernier (Author), Sarah Bernier (Photographer), Sarah Bernier (Editor)

20 baseball hitting drills from former MN Twins infielder Doug Bernier. BONUS - Free access to 20 streaming videos - one to describe and demonstrate each drill in the book ($49 Value, Free with purchase of paperback version through Amazon). Illustrated with full color diagrams, and includes bonus material. Written by former Major League baseball player, Doug Bernier. This is the 4th Edition of this book

Author Biography

Doug Bernier, founder of Pro Baseball Insider.com, debuted in the Major Leagues in 2008 with the Colorado Rockies, and played professional baseball for 16 years. Most recently, Doug signed as a pro scout with the Colorado Rockies

by Jame Tottle (Author), James R. Tootle (Author)

In the spring of 1865, the first spring after the end of the Civil War, three baseball clubs were founded in downtown Columbus. This local enthusiasm for the game reflected the national trend during the post-war era, when baseball, or "base ball" as it was called, was spreading rapidly throughout the United States. Baseball in Columbus begins with these earliest baseball pioneers and tells the story of the national pastime in the capital city right up to the present-day Columbus Clippers of the International League. Columbus first made the "big leagues" in 1883 with the Columbus Buckeyes of the American Association, and local fans have embraced the city's teams and players ever since. Several of baseball's greats once wore a Columbus uniform during their minor league careers, including Enos Slaughter, Joe Garagiola, Harvey Haddix, Willie Stargell, Derek Jeter, and Bernie Williams.

by Robert Louis Cvornyek (Author)

On July 16, 1999, professional baseball resurfaced in Newark, New Jersey. The return of minor-league ball to the city was the cause for celebration and nostalgia for those fans who remembered the Bears and the Eagles of the 1930s and 1940s. This book takes a look back at the game and the talented men who made baseball live in Newark, including local heroes Yogi Berra, Monte Irvin, Charlie Keller, Larry Doby, Marius Russo, and Ray Dandridge.

Baseball in Newark is a fascinating look at the city's local baseball tradition from the mid-nineteenth century through today. While the Bears of yesteryear merit considerable attention, the return of the team under the leadership of former Yankee Rick Cerone offers an added ingredient to the story. As part of the city's recent renaissance, the return of the Bears played a critical role in reviving the city's downtown district and attracting people to Newark for an evening's entertainment. Baseball in Newark features a variety of photographs culled from the Newark Public Library, the New Jersey Historical Society, and the collection of the Newark Bears.

by Coloring Pages Studio (Author)

Baseball Coloring Book for Kids
Kids of all ages will enjoy this awesome coloring book filled with fun coloring pages. It is a great way for kids to become more acquainted with baseball and enjoy coloring at the same time!

Benefits of Coloring
Coloring has many hidden benefits that you might not be aware of. We can all agree that it is fun, but did you know that coloring can:

• Improve focus
• Enhance creativity
• Improve motor skills
• Relieve stress

Coloring Pages Studio
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by Eddie Dominguez (Author)

Exposing trafficking, theft, fraud, and gambling in the major leagues, a founding member of the MLB's Department of Investigations reveals a news-breaking true story of power and corruption.

Author Biography

After a decorated career as a member of the Boston Police Department and an FBI task force, Eddie Dominguez joined MLB's newly formed Department of Investigations in 2008, where he went on to work for six years.

by Margaret Turner Taylor (Author)

Turner Stuart lives to play baseball. He's just a kid, trying to get on base and catch the ball when it comes his way. His life is turned upside down and inside out when he accidentally crosses paths with a diamond smuggler. This action-packed thriller takes the reader from the streets of Amsterdam to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Little League baseball fields of a small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Turner's courage and determination are tested as he tries to untangle multiple mysteries, burglaries, break-ins, and a kidnapping. Are you ready for some baseball ... and an exciting story?

by Al Lautenslager (Author)

Baseball Confidential is a revealing look at behind the scenes communication between players, coaches, and managers at all levels of baseball. The book consists of stories and interviews with former players, coaches, and managers mostly at the Major League Baseball level.

by Edward Esko (Author)

It's all here. Learn about yin and yang, the five transformations, Nine Star Ki, the spiral of creation, and other universal principles--all within the familiar context of America's national pastime. Edward Esko is a world renowned macrobiotic teacher. He has been a student of baseball since the 1950s.

by Wintoloono (Author)

Baseball coloring book for boys of all ages!
30 full pages of beautifully hand-drawn illustrations of boys and animals playing baseball.

Keep your child entertained for hours without any grownup help...
Hours of fun and creativity in coloring the details of the drawings and the backgrounds!

• Large 8.5 x 11-inch pages, softcover, and paperback binding.
• Single side printed for easy tear-out and display and to prevent bleeding of the colors.

You can never go wrong with a coloring book as a gift for any holiday or special occasion, Christmas, birthday, ... you name it.
A fun and unique gift for your child! Scroll up and order your child's copy!

by Ron Keurajian (Author)

Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 examples of both autographs and forgeries, this new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all Hall of Famers from the 19th century to the present. Collectors can compare signatures to the examples to determine the genuineness of autographs.

Shoeless Joe and the rest of the Black Sox are explored in depth, along with Roger Maris, Gil Hodges and the top 50 non-Hall of Fame autographs.

A new price guide examines values of various signed mediums. A market population grid lists rare and seldom seen signatures.

Front Jacket

Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 examples of both autographs and forgeries, this new and expanded edition includes signature studies of all Hall of Famers from the 19th century to the present. Collectors can compare signatures to the examples to determine the genuineness of autographs.

Shoeless Joe and the rest of the Black Sox are explored in depth, along with Roger Maris, Gil Hodges and the top 50 non-Hall of Fame autographs.

A new price guide examines values of various signed mediums. A market population grid lists rare and seldom seen signatures.

Author Biography

Ron Keurajian, a commercial banker and attorney, has written numerous studies on baseball and vintage golf autographs. He lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

by Speedy Publishing LLC (Author)

Is your little boy too small to play baseball? No worries! He can still enjoy the sport by coloring these baseball players at play. Color a baseball player as he does a swing or rushes to the next goal. Coloring is an educational past time that helps in object and hue identification as well as in pencil control in preparation for school.

by Lee Anderson (Author)

Baseball from the Broadcast Booth is filled with baseball metaphors that various announcers have used throughout the years. Do you know what they all mean? If you think you know baseball, Lee Anderson invites you to test your knowledge of what announcers are conveying when they are calling a game. For instance, do you know the meaning of phrases like: - the pitcher is taking the mound; - ducks on the pond; - he got it all; - toe the rubber; - paint the corner; - he will turn and watch it fly. If you follow baseball, you no doubt know some of these phrases, but you may be surprised by how many you don't know. Some of them, you may never have even heard of. Can you figure them out? Filled with pictures describing each metaphor, you'll find the answers along with a short description of what each phrase means in the back of the book.

by Adam C. MacKinnon (Author)

Batter up! A complete history of baseball for kids 5 to 7

Who invented baseball? How long has it been around? Who was the Great Bambino? Baseball for Kids answers all those burning questions and more as kids (ages 5-7) weave their way through the history of America's national sport through fun facts, stories, and legends.

Your child will journey back to the beginnings of the game from the invention of the strikeout and foul ball to the integration of African-American ballplayers and the construction of iconic ballparks. They'll also learn about the sport's most famous personalities from big hitters like Lou Gehrig to heat-throwing pitchers like Bob Gibson.

Baseball for Kids includes:

• Packed with fun--Children will revel in the cool information, trivia subjects, true or false challenges, and other tantalizing tidbits about the sport.
• From past to present--Baseball for Kids covers changes to the rules as well as adaptations to uniforms, mitts, bats, and other equipment.
• Get out there!--Use the Future Stars section to inspire your child to pick up a bat and a ball and swing for the fences.

Hit a home run with your little one when you introduce them to our national pastime with Baseball for Kids.

by Ian S. Kahanowitz (Author)

In the fall of 1926, the world of baseball was rocked by the sudden retirements of Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker. The reasons given by the Baseball Gods were unconvincing.

The startling move was forced by American League President Ban Johnson, who tried to manage the situation secretly, desperate to hold onto the last shreds of his power. But when the mighty Kenesaw Mountain Landis learned about the scandal behind Cobb's and Speaker's retirements, the commissioner launched an investigation of his own.

The tale that unfolded seemed too incredible to be true: Cobb and Speaker were implicated in a game-fixing and gambling scheme, and former star pitcher, Dutch Leonard, was blackmailing baseball with leters from Cobb and Smoky Joe Wood that Leonard had saved since the winter of 1919.

Judge Landis had a major crisis on his hands, more complex and potentially more consequential th the Black Sox Scandal. How could Landis balance his hatred of gambling without ruining the reputations of two baseball legends, while at the same time squash the impudent blowhard Johnson once and for all?

Baseball Gods in Scandal is the first complete telling of the Dutch Leonard Affair. The dark underbelly of the Deadball Era is exposed in all its sordidness. All the characters of the scandal are brought to life through in-depth profiles, complete transcripts of Cobb's and Speaker's testimony, and an expert analysis of the years-long legal and personal battles between Judge Landis and Ban Johnson.

Also presented is a never-befor-published interview with co-conspirator Smoky Joe Wood, whose revised account of the scandal was so packed with dynamite that it was buried in the archives at the Hesburgh Library at Notre Dame for more than 50 years--until now!

by David Kaiser (Author)

Recent advances in baseball statistical analysis have made it possible to assess the totality of contribution each player makes to team success or failure. Using the metric Wins Above Average (WAA)--the number of wins that the 2016 Red Sox, for example, added because they had Mookie Betts in right field, instead of an average player--the author undertakes a fascinating review of major league baseball from 1901 through 2017. The great teams are analyzed, underscoring why they were successful. The great players of each generation are identified using simple, reliable metrics--from Ty Cobb through Mike Trout, and pitchers from Christy Mathewson to Clayton Kershaw.

Surprises abound. The importance of pitching is found to be vastly exaggerated. Many Hall of Fame pitchers (and some hitters) achieved immortality almost entirely on the backs of their teammates, while a few over-qualified players still await induction. Focusing on today's rosters, the WAA assessment shows that the game is threatened by an unprecedented shortage of great players.

Author Biography

David Kaiser taught history for decades at Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, the Naval War College and Williams College. He has written nine other books and has given talks at Society for American Baseball Research conventions. He lives in Watertown, Massachusetts.

by Dirk Baker (Author)

Written for coaches, this work presents more than 180 baseball games and activities for young children and adolescents, focusing on teaching, improvement of skills and enjoyment. Games emphasizing baserunning, bunting, catching, fielding, hitting, throwing and pitching are covered. Each section reviews fundamentals, introduces creative skills and drills for group practice, and details the age group, objective, equipment and rules for each activity.

Author Biography

Worcester State University head baseball coach Dirk Baker was an adjunct professor at the university for 15 years. He previously coached at Harvard and Boston University as well as in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He lives in Worcester, Massachusetts.

by David J. Gordon (Author)

In baseball today, Wins Above Replacement, or WAR, is the go-to tool for measuring player value. But WAR is limited in how it compares different eras, how it handles certain fielding positions, and by the fact that it's a pure compiler stat.

Career Value Index (CVI), the new analytic tool developed by David Gordon in his book Baseball Generations, expands on and enhances WAR in a new and compelling way that puts players from Old Hoss Radbourn to Pedro Martinez, Bill Dickey to Johnny Bench, Nap Lajoie to Joe Morgan, and Ty Cobb to Mike Trout on the same statistical plane.

Baseball Generations blends cutting-edge number crunching with a witty narrative style reminiscent of Bill James to take readers through every era of major league baseball's 150+ year history-from the founding generation to the analytics generation and everything in between. The result is detailed yet breezy history of the game accompanied by a new ranking of the best to ever play the game.

Like every good review of baseball's all-time greats, the Hall of Fame is central to the discussion.

Gordon recaps the history of the BBWAA and Veteran's Committee selections, and in the framework of the current Hall of Fame, uses CVI to identify the upper-tier stars, the solid members, the borderline cases, down to the flat-out undeserving-along with the best players on the outside looking in.

No matter how many Hall of Fame analyses you've read or arguments you've heard or had, some of the conclusions in Baseball Generations will surprise you. But even if you disagree with Gordon's rankings, the power of CVI and the thorough, context-driven analysis will make them impossible to ignore.

by Joe Dimaggio (Author)

Baseball For Everyone is a comprehensive guide to the game of baseball written by one of the sport's greatest players, Joe DiMaggio. The book covers all aspects of the game, including the rules, equipment, and strategies for both offense and defense. DiMaggio shares his personal experiences and insights from his illustrious career, offering tips and advice for players of all skill levels. The book also includes photographs and diagrams to help illustrate key concepts. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, Baseball For Everyone is a must-read for anyone who loves the game of baseball.With A Special Chapter, How To Score, By Red Barber And Line Illustrations By Lenny Hollreiser.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

by Joe Dimaggio (Author)

""Baseball For Everyone"" is a comprehensive guide to the game of baseball written by legendary player Joe DiMaggio. It covers all aspects of the game, including the rules, techniques, and strategies involved in playing and coaching baseball. The book is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced players, with clear explanations and helpful tips throughout. DiMaggio draws on his own experiences as a player and coach to provide insights into the game that are both practical and inspiring. Whether you are a fan of baseball or looking to improve your skills on the field, ""Baseball For Everyone"" is an essential resource for anyone who loves the game.With A Special Chapter, How To Score, By Red Barber And Line Illustrations By Lenny Hollreiser.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

by Renee Nolte (Author)

The ultimate baseball fan book! Every page rhymes, excites, and engages the audience to respond by sharing memorable stories about favorite players, teams, coaches, stadiums, and more! Baseball Dream is for all ages with its fantastic sketches of epic baseball legends, fan favorites, and incredible baseball moments by artist Al Salgado. Baseball fans will have fun as they relive their memorable experiences from every facet of baseball and share it again and again. Baseball Dream is the Library collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., written by Renee Nolte.

by David Furgess (Author)

Baseball Hall Of Famers By Position offers an overview of every MLB player in the Baseball Hall Of Fame by the player's position, along with the player's career statistics. It an ideal source for comparing Hall Of Fame players at a particular position.

by Matt Meppelink (Author)

Introducing "Baseball Dinos Coloring Book" - a thrilling and playful coloring book that combines the excitement of dinosaurs with the timeless sport of baseball. Join these prehistoric athletes as they swing for the fences and round the bases in this captivating coloring experience designed specifically for kids.

by Matt Christopher (Author), Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Author), Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Illustrator)

Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that its. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?

Author Biography

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

by Trevor Santor (Author)

Jesus Christ, the greatest teacher who ever lived, was able to connect so well with His audience because He used unique parables, metaphors, and similes that related to the lives of His students. Farmers, fisherman, tax collectors, and shepherds were given the 'Keys to the Kingdom' through a clearer understanding of truth. This book is designed for today's baseball player to understand Christianity in a new and profound way through the teaching of the Bible through the game of baseball. Baseball players will be given a new strategy and approach to live for Christ through the game of baseball.

Author Biography

Trevor Santor is a devoted Christian faith baseball coach who played collegiate baseball at Grand Canyon University (2009-2012) and Arizona Christian University (2012-2014). Trevor adopted the grand vision of Growing God's Kingdom Through the Game of Baseball after a severe accident when he ran into a brick wall in the outfield to make a catch in September of 2012. He hopes to empower other baseball players to follow Jesus by teaching the Christian faith through the game of baseball. Trevor founded Baseball Genesis in 2013. He currently coaches high school baseball in Phoenix, Arizona and does ministry work at his local church, Jr. High, and high schools around the valley.

by Philip S. Riccobono (Author)

Baseball English is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs to communicate in English with players, coaches, staff, scouts, umpires, journalists, agents, and fans. It's also appropriate for the student who is interested in a career in the baseball industry as a player, coach, umpire, administrator, clubbie, or trainer. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. Baseball English will help you communicate successfully throughout this growing sport.

• FOREWORD by Don Nomura
• Frequently used corpus-driven INSIDER vocabulary, dialogues, and expressions recommended by professional baseball players, coaches, umpires, scouts, and interpreters
• Baseball photos and visual aids explaining vocabulary
• Units that cover key parts of the game, from hitting to the front office
• DID YOU KNOW? boxes that offer interesting Baseball English language facts
• INSIDER ADVICE for those wanting to work in baseball
• READING SPOTLIGHT at the end of each unit, featuring baseball professionals
• Help with writing scouting reports
• Role-playing activities
• Conversation Strategies for Baseball and General English
• Discussion and speaking opportunities
• Results from a large baseball vocabulary study
• Appendix including an answer key and baseball vocabulary lists

• Access by handy QR code or weblink
• Video exercises from the TV documentary Playing for Peanuts, featuring Insider Talk and Everyday English
• Access to authentic behind-the-scenes videos including inside the clubhouse, the dugout, the playing field, closed-door team meetings, at the batting cage, scouting talk, and front office personnel
• Essential vocabulary from each video
• Interactive exercises to practice listening, expressions, and conversation strategies

by T. R. Grady (Author)

Test Your Knowledge of America's Pastime!

Baseball Crossword Puzzles with All Baseball-Related Clues, No Filler

This crossword puzzle book provides hours of fun, challenge, and sports-related entertainment for super fans. Baseball enthusiasts will love these original crossword puzzles. Test your knowledge of baseball from its beginnings to the present. Includes clues relating to Hall of Famers, baseball records, Cy Young winners, Rookies of the Year, World Series winners and losers, player nicknames, coaches, memorable moments, and so much more. More than 1100 clues.

• 45 challenging puzzles
• Printed on 8- by 10-inch paper
• MVPs, Cy Young Winners, Greatest Players from All Decades
• Golden Glove Winners, Batting Champs, Hall of Fame Inductees
• Includes answers to all puzzles

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by Michael Willis (Author)

Attention Parents and Coaches:
Are you searching for a wholesome sports book that does more than just tell a thrilling story? Ignite your young superstar's imagination and sharpen their mental toughness with a read that captivates their interest while building an unstoppable psychological edge.

1. An inspiring, page-turning, underdog baseball story.
2. A mental toughness process that delivers results.

by Lee Anderson (Author)

Baseball from the Broadcast Booth is filled with baseball metaphors that various announcers have used throughout the years. Do you know what they all mean? If you think you know baseball, Lee Anderson invites you to test your knowledge of what announcers are conveying when they are calling a game. For instance, do you know the meaning of phrases like: - the pitcher is taking the mound; - ducks on the pond; - he got it all; - toe the rubber; - paint the corner; - he will turn and watch it fly. If you follow baseball, you no doubt know some of these phrases, but you may be surprised by how many you don't know. Some of them, you may never have even heard of. Can you figure them out? Filled with pictures describing each metaphor, you'll find the answers along with a short description of what each phrase means in the back of the book.