When Bill James published his original Historical Baseball Abstract in 1985, he produced an immediate classic, hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “holy book of baseball.” Now, baseball's beloved “Sultan of Stats” (The Boston Globe) is back with a fully revised and updated edition for the new millennium.Like the original, The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is really several books in one. The Game provides a century'...

The Baseball is a salute to the ball, filled with insider trivia, anecdotes, and generations of ball-induced insanity—from Zack Hample, the bestselling author of Watching Baseball Smarter• Which Hall of Famer once caught a ball dropped from an airplane?• Why do balls get stamped with invisible ink?• What’s the best ticket to buy for catching a foul ball?• Whic...

Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team—all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments in Boston Red Sox history … 51 questions to challenge the diehard Red Sox fan.

Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team—all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments in Atlanta Braves history … 51 questions to challenge the diehard Braves fan.

Test your knowledge with these hardball questions about your favorite team—all the sluggers, hurlers, and greatest moments in New York Yankees history … 51 questions to challenge the diehard Yankees fan.

Play Ball!Everything baseball—from the popular Utterly Confused SeriesWhat's a foul ball?Or a swinging third strike?New fans, parents, and first-time coaches need no longer be Utterly Confused about baseball, as the popular series introduces the basics of the sport in a fun and easy-to-follow guide.Peppered with big league interviews and examples, Baseball for the Utterly Confused cuts through the jargon and history to deliver ...

Four years of labor-intensive research produced Ted's 8th book. This 300+ page tome pays homage to Philadelphia's oft-maligned, but always loved – Phillies. In 1915 the Phils won their first NL pennant (and they didn't win many more). This book commemorates the 100th anniversary of that magnificent fete. In here you'll find stuff you never suspected about guys who never knew even wore a Phillies uniform – but also plenty of info about the beloved stars of the past – Ashburn, Ennis, Roberts...

Every new baseball season, there are new rounds of fresh talent that will be drafted into the sport. These prospects are pulled from various leagues and groups from around the country where they are recognized by their talent. Sometimes the prospects are found in the formal way, but may be found in an unconventional way which may lead to a life changing experience for them. When drafted, they are given a chance to play in the big leagues where the opportunity for fame and fortune will be p...

Racehorse Publishing’s Quintessential Children’s Classics series is a collection of timeless children’s literature. Handsomely packaged and affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works, and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation of readers.The perfect ending to a perfect day is a story. This book provides unforgettable classics for parents to tuck their children in: Three Little Bears,” Hansel and Gretel,” Jack and the Beanstalk....

With a victory vs. San Diego on the final day of the 2010 regular season, the San Francisco Giants began an unlikely run that culminated with postseason glory. And in 2012, the Giants did something that very few teams—at any level, in any sport—prove capable of achieving: they validated the title won just two years earlier by winning the World Series again, for the second time in three years. The Giants are truly an extraordinary franchise—both historically and in this present moment—and a...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Baseball Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating Greatest Baseball Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100 etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was c...