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Fantasy Baseball for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530413850
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (138 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Baseball for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daily fantasy sports marketplace is rapidly changing, and there's currently more incentive than ever to be a contrarian DFS player. But what does a true contrarian strategy look like, and what are the smartest ways to go against the grain? In Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: The Art (and Science) of Being Contrarian in DFS, Jonathan Bales maps out your plan of attack, providing equal parts strategy and analytics to help you become a profitable player. From the philosophy of antifragility to innovative stacking techniques to weather-adjusted ballpark stats, you'll learn both the art and science of daily fantasy baseball. Using historical data on what actually works on daily fantasy sites like DraftKings and FanDuel, The Art (and Science) of Being Contrarian in DFS is built on the premise that the best DFS players test their beliefs and constantly adapt in an ever-changing landscape. This book will teach you the tenants necessary to evolve, survive and thrive in DFS.

Fantasy Baseball for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781508508403
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Baseball for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Beane and the Oakland A's flipped Major League Baseball on its head by questioning widely accepted narratives and approaching roster construction from a scientific, data-driven viewpoint. "Moneyball" revolutionized baseball, and now it's your turn to be the GM. "Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Profit Big During MLB Season" is a Moneyball-esque guide to profiting big bucks from your love of fantasy sports. With analysis from top-ranked daily fantasy player CSURAM88, the book examines the advanced strategies used by daily fantasy sports professionals-the guys making hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars playing fantasy sports-to help equip you with the skill set needed to make money playing fantasy baseball. "How to Profit Big During MLB Season" tackles fantasy baseball from a mathematical angle, providing you data on which strategies have actually won in the past and giving you all the information you need to gain a major edge on the field. From how to win large tournaments to which stats matter the most to how to leverage public opinion into a competitive edge, you'll learn how to use Moneyball in daily fantasy baseball to turn your love of the game into cash.

Fantasy Baseball for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781544898711
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Baseball for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jonathan uses the latest data from daily fantasy sports, and beyond, to provide unique insights and actionable tips for every type of player. This book is completely fresh and maybe his best. It's Moneyball for DFS." - CSURAM88, DraftKings $1MM Champion There's been a shift in the DFS industry; more than ever, top players are utilizing game theory, psychology, and advanced modeling to predict player performance and ownership in order to find an edge. In Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Use Math and Psychology to Win at DFS, you'll have access to all of the latest daily fantasy baseball data-performance analytics, ownership percentages, and more-as well as simple ways to implement the numbers and exploit public biases to make money. You'll learn how to: - Predict ownership (with brand new ownership percentages) - Use new advanced batted ball data to find a huge untapped edge - Exploit Vegas lines - Benefit from others' mistakes How to Use Math and Psychology to Win at DFS is your guide to competing with daily fantasy baseball's elite.

Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781494389260
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people play fantasy sports with family and friends. Some do it for entertainment on a Sunday afternoon. And with the advent of daily fantasy sports, some people are attacking the game from an entirely new angle: to make a living. Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn Your Hobby into a Fortune provides in-depth analysis on how to truly profit from fantasy sports. Working with the game's top players who are already raking in tens of thousands of dollars per month playing fantasy sports, the book is a step-by-step guide to making money from fantasy football and baseball. Using actual game data to analyze which strategies are winners, Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People takes a scientific approach to playing fantasy sports. No more guessing. No more dogma. Just bottom-line analysis to help you become one of the growing number of fantasy sports' profitable players. Know sports? It's time to cash in.

Winning Fantasy Baseball

Author : Larry Schechter
Publisher : Emerald
ISBN 13 : 9781937110574
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Winning Fantasy Baseball written by Larry Schechter and published by Emerald. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play smart. Play to win. Play like a champion.

Fantasy Baseball

Author : Alan M. Gratz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101476087
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Baseball written by Alan M. Gratz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wizard of Oz meets America's favorite pastime! Alex Metcalf must be dreaming. What else would explain why he's playing baseball for the Oz Cyclones, with Dorothy as his captain, in the Ever After Baseball Tournament? But Alex isn't dreaming; he's just from the real world. And winning the tournament might be his only chance to get back there, because the champions get a wish granted by the Wizard. Too bad Ever After's most notorious criminal, the Big Bad Wolf, is also after the wishes. And anyone who gets in his way gets eaten! From beloved baseball author Alan Gratz comes a novel in which classic literary characters are baseball crazy, and one real-world boy must face his fears and discover the surprising truth about himself.

Smart Baseball

Author : Keith Law
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062490257
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Smart Baseball written by Keith Law and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predictably Irrational meets Moneyball in ESPN veteran writer and statistical analyst Keith Law’s iconoclastic look at the numbers game of baseball, proving why some of the most trusted stats are surprisingly wrong, explaining what numbers actually work, and exploring what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport. For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and pitching won-lost records have been used to measure individual players’ and teams’ potential and success. But in the past fifteen years, a revolutionary new standard of measurement—sabermetrics—has been embraced by front offices in Major League Baseball and among fantasy baseball enthusiasts. But while sabermetrics is recognized as being smarter and more accurate, traditionalists, including journalists, fans, and managers, stubbornly believe that the "old" way—a combination of outdated numbers and "gut" instinct—is still the best way. Baseball, they argue, should be run by people, not by numbers.? In this informative and provocative book, teh renowned ESPN analyst and senior baseball writer demolishes a century’s worth of accepted wisdom, making the definitive case against the long-established view. Armed with concrete examples from different eras of baseball history, logic, a little math, and lively commentary, he shows how the allegiance to these numbers—dating back to the beginning of the professional game—is firmly rooted not in accuracy or success, but in baseball’s irrational adherence to tradition. While Law gores sacred cows, from clutch performers to RBIs to the infamous save rule, he also demystifies sabermetrics, explaining what these "new" numbers really are and why they’re vital. He also considers the game’s future, examining how teams are using Data—from PhDs to sophisticated statistical databases—to build future rosters; changes that will transform baseball and all of professional sports.

Fantasy Football for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781477542989
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (429 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Football for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Dominate Your Draft" is an in-depth analysis of fantasy football draft strategy. The aim is to provide advanced material for experienced fantasy football owners and bottom line analysis for novices. The book is not a collection of player rankings or projections, but rather an assessment of various draft strategies and fantasy football tenants. It will provide a solid foundation from which you can improve as an owner to dominate your draft.

You Herd Me!

Author : Colin Cowherd
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0804138133
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book You Herd Me! written by Colin Cowherd and published by Crown. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are really two games, the one you see and the one you don't. The way I see it, the best way to use access to both worlds is to illuminate and reveal, not idolize and adore. It's better to be wrong than to be played for a fool. – Colin Cowherd In this age of billion dollar athletic marketing campaigns, “feel good” philosophy with no connection to reality, and a Sports Media echo chamber that’s all too eager swallow whatever idiotic notion happens to be in vogue at the moment, it’s tough to find people who aren’t afraid to say what they’re really thinking. But that’s where Colin Cowherd comes in. As his millions of fans on ESPN Radio and ESPNU already know, Colin is the rare sports analyst who’s brave (or crazy) enough to speak his mind—even if it pisses some people off. Of course, it helps that a lot of what Colin has to say is simply hilarious. Lots of writers can tell you about Boston’s storied sports history. But how many can tell you why the city of Boston is America’s five year old? Lots of writers will brag about the stuff they got right, but how many will happily list all the calls they got completely and utterly wrong? Whether he’s pointing out the stupidity of conspiracy theories, explaining why media bias isn’t nearly as big a deal as many assume, or calling out those who prize short term wins over sustainability, Colin is smart, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud funny. Some of the questions he’s not afraid to ask in You Herd Me! include: Is Tiger Woods really a sex addict—or does he just have good PR? Is “work-life balance” really the ideal we should all strive for—or is that just a way for people feel better about mediocrity? Is talent really all it’s cracked up to be—or can too much talent actually be counterproductive? Is the X games really a sport—or would we all be better off if we admitted it’s something else entirely? Is Hell really a supernatural place of fire and brimstone—or is it actually just another word for living in Tampa? Unapologetically entertaining and packed with behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get anywhere else, You Herd Me! is unlike any other sports book ever written.

Fantasyland

Author : Sam Walker
Publisher : Viking Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Fantasyland written by Sam Walker and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 2006 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the author's experiences with playing a season of fantasy baseball against a host of armchair contenders, during which he researched the activity's popularity as well as the factors that contribute to winning fantasy teams.

The Only Rule Is It Has to Work

Author : Ben Lindbergh
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1627795650
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (277 download)

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Download or read book The Only Rule Is It Has to Work written by Ben Lindbergh and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller about what would happen if two statistics-minded outsiders were allowed to run a professional baseball team. It’s the ultimate in fantasy baseball: You get to pick the roster, set the lineup, and decide on strategies -- with real players, in a real ballpark, in a real playoff race. That’s what baseball analysts Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller got to do when an independent minor-league team in California, the Sonoma Stompers, offered them the chance to run its baseball operations according to the most advanced statistics. Their story in The Only Rule is it Has to Work is unlike any other baseball tale you've ever read. We tag along as Lindbergh and Miller apply their number-crunching insights to all aspects of assembling and running a team, following one cardinal rule for judging each innovation they try: it has to work. We meet colorful figures like general manager Theo Fightmaster and boundary-breakers like the first openly gay player in professional baseball. Even José Canseco makes a cameo appearance. Will their knowledge of numbers help Lindbergh and Miller bring the Stompers a championship, or will they fall on their faces? Will the team have a competitive advantage or is the sport’s folk wisdom true after all? Will the players attract the attention of big-league scouts, or are they on a fast track to oblivion? It’s a wild ride, by turns provocative and absurd, as Lindbergh and Miller tell a story that will speak to numbers geeks and traditionalists alike. And they prove that you don’t need a bat or a glove to make a genuine contribution to the game.

Fantasy Football for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781537138589
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Football for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daily fantasy sports landscape is changing. Predicting player performance is only half the battle; in tournaments, top DFS players are exploiting weaknesses in public psychology to profit big. This requires a fundamental understanding of what drives public opinion-what motivates us to make decisions and where we go wrong-and the ability to accurately forecast how it all affects player ownership in DFS leagues. The Hidden Psychology of Winning DFS takes a two-pronged approach to turning you into a better daily fantasy football player. In the first section, you'll learn how various cognitive biases can shape your beliefs. Why do DFS players overvalue recent performance, overestimate their ability to make accurate predictions, and deal so poorly with risk and uncertainty? More important, how can you benefit from their mistakes? The second section takes a data-driven look at both daily fantasy football tournament ownership and value. Which metrics predict not only which players perform well, but which ones will be popular in tournaments? How much do the Vegas lines matter, when should you value recent production, and how can you find both undervalued and under-owned players at each position? You'll learn specific instructions on how to exploit inefficiencies in others' lineups to give you a leg up on the field. Using historical data to see what actually predicts daily fantasy football value and ownership, The Hidden Psychology of Winning DFS will equip you with the tools you need to leverage weaknesses in the way other players think and act into a major competitive advantage.

Fantasy Football for Smart People

Author : Jonathan Bales
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781515346463
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Football for Smart People written by Jonathan Bales and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Win at Daily Fantasy Sports" is a data-driven guide to becoming a profitable daily fantasy player. Built around daily fantasy football but applicable to all sports, the book examines advanced DFS strategies, providing data on what's actually winning leagues. Gain access to the latest trends and numbers you need to give you a serious competitive edge in the world of daily fantasy sports."How to Win at Daily Fantasy Sports" brings "Moneyball" to daily fantasy football, applying a scientific approach to the game. The book will teach you:* How to properly allocate salary cap* Which lineup combinations are most optimal* How to use a contrarian strategy to win tournaments* Which positions/players to use in the flex* How to convert your season-long skill set into DFS success* A whole lot moreNo more guessing or making decisions based on conventional wisdom. "How to Win at Daily Fantasy Sports" provides the mathematical and game-theory-driven foundation you need to become a truly long-term profitable daily fantasy sports player.

Understanding Fantasy Baseball - No Longer Just for Nerds

Author : Jason Johnson
Publisher : Jason johnson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Fantasy Baseball - No Longer Just for Nerds written by Jason Johnson and published by Jason johnson. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, people that have had the most interest in fantasy baseball have been statistic junkies and lovers of baseball in general. People who immerse themselves into spreadsheets and stare at computer screens to develop strategies have made a name for themselves in the industry. With technological advancement in recent years however, this is no longer the case. Information is very accessible and easily compiled so that almost anyone can put together a team and compete in fantasy baseball with a reasonable amount of time, research, and luck. It is not nearly as difficult to find player statistics, trends, reports or any other type of information that you need to succeed in your league. When I began working on this book, many people asked me why I was writing it. What could this book offer that other published works didn’t already talk about? There is some truth to those questions. There are plenty of available works published that provide a tremendous amount of knowledge about fantasy baseball. Reading other fantasy baseball articles and books myself, I’ve found that many of them, while thorough, tend to neglect the fundamentals. They assume that any reader already has a good grasp of the basics. While that often may be the case, I believe it’s critically important not only to know the basics but to completely understand how to use them to your advantage. Having this book as a foundation, you can then better understand some of the more complex topics: sabermetrics, drafting, trading, etc. In this book I will provide insights into not only the basics of fantasy baseball, but will also delve into complex strategies and statistical analysis to help you succeed. In each section, I will first present the topic and then discuss how understanding it in detail will help you as a fantasy baseball team owner. I’m certain that even savvy fantasy baseball players will be able to take away at least a few insights to improve their overall fantasy baseball experience. In one section in particular, Relative Draft Value, I provide original, self-developed formulas and strategies that you simply can’t get anywhere else. I will be focusing primarily on season long leagues; however I have also dedicated a section to daily games which have become extremely popular and deserve discussion. In short, this book will go into almost everything you need to know to start yourself down a path to fantasy baseball success.

The Perfect Game

Author : Larry Bodin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781618634689
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book The Perfect Game written by Larry Bodin and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy baseball offers a game of strategy, knowledge, and organizational skill played by millions of people. The Owner of a fantasy baseball team emulates the General Manager of a Major League (MLB) team. Fantasy Owners select MLB players for their rosters, add and release players, and make trades with other Owners in their league. In other words, the Owner is the "Boss" of the team. "The Perfect Game: A Guide to Winning Fantasy Baseball" provides a guide to many of the key aspects of playing (and winning ) fantasy baseball. Part I presents the basic issues of organizing a league including the various scoring options, roster makeups, and performance categories that can be used. Part II examines data sources and statistics (such as the Average Draft Position, Estimated Auction Price, and Marginal Value of a Player) that an Owner can use in preparing for their draft or auction. Part III presents time-tested strategies for selecting a team. These include the Colton and Wolf SMART strategy, the Bennett 6S strategy, the Christian BC strategy, the Sweeney Gambit, and the bagging (or punting) of one or two categories. Part IV examines the issues of managing a team during the season including a detailed discussion of the Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB), strategies for making trades, and the ethics of fantasy baseball. As Glenn Colton wrote in the Foreword to this book: "'The Perfect Game: A Guide to Winning Fantasy Baseball' should be on all fantasy sports player's bookshelves (or in this day and age, on their laptops and/or smartphones). Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, this book has something for you."

Just Like Jackie

Author : Lindsey Stoddard
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062652931
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book Just Like Jackie written by Lindsey Stoddard and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family is family, no matter what it looks like. Readers will cheer for this pitch-perfect story, just right for fans of such books as The Great Gilly Hopkins and Fish in a Tree. For as long as Robinson Hart can remember, it’s just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars, baseball, and everything else worth knowing. But Grandpa’s memory has been getting bad—so bad that he sometimes can’t even remember Robbie’s name. She’s sure that she’s making things worse by getting in trouble at school, but she can’t resist using her fists when bullies like Alex Carter make fun of her for not having a mom. Now she’s stuck in group guidance—and to make things even worse, Alex Carter is there too. There’s no way Robbie’s going to open up about her life to some therapy group, especially not with Alex in the room. Besides, if she told anyone how forgetful Grandpa’s been getting lately, they’d take her away from him. He’s the only family she has—and it’s up to her to keep them together, no matter what. Praise for Just Like Jackie: "I was truly moved by this refreshing story about a scrappy young heroine and her struggle to protect her family."—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax “Just Like Jackie is a lovely story of acceptance—about what makes a family and how we make our own families, and about embracing our differences.”—Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign "A fresh coming-of-age novel as feisty, funny, and forthright as its protagonist. Robinson overcomes obstacles with wit, grit, and a growing compassion for others, showing us that families are what we make them and happiness is found in the simple gifts we take for granted. A rich, rewarding read all around."—John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day “As close to perfect as a book for middle grade children can get!”—Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck ? "Stoddard debuts with a quiet but powerful narrative that gently unpacks Alzheimer’s, centers mental health, and moves through the intimate and intense emotional landscape of family—what seems to break one and what can remake it. Validating, heart-rending, and a deft blend of suffering and inspiration."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A home-run story that will resonate with all who feel they might not fit into the perfect definition of a family.”—School Library Journal “Debut author Stoddard crafts a winning narrator in Robinson. A beautiful story about the true meaning of family, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.”—Booklist

Ninety Percent Mental

Author : Bob Tewksbury
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0738234931
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (382 download)

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Download or read book Ninety Percent Mental written by Bob Tewksbury and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Major League pitcher and mental skills coach for two of baseball's legendary franchises (the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants) Bob Tewksbury takes fans inside the psychology of baseball. In Ninety Percent Mental, Bob Tewksbury shows readers a side of the game only he can provide, given his singular background as both a longtime MLB pitcher and a mental skills coach for two of the sport's most fabled franchises, the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Fans watching the game on television or even at the stadium don't have access to the mind games a pitcher must play in order to get through an at-bat, an inning, a game. Tewksbury explores the fascinating psychology behind baseball, such as how players use techniques of imagery, self-awareness, and strategic thinking to maximize performance, and how a pitcher's strategy changes throughout a game. He also offers an in-depth look into some of baseball's most monumental moments and intimate anecdotes from a "who's who" of the game, including legendary players who Tewksbury played with and against (such as Mark McGwire, Craig Biggio, and Greg Maddux), game-changing managers and executives (Joe Torre, Bruce Bochy, Brian Sabean), and current star players (Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo, Andrew Miller, Rich Hill). With Tewksbury's esoteric knowledge as a thinking-fan's player and his expertise as a "baseball whisperer", this entertaining book is perfect for any fan who wants to see the game in a way he or she has never seen it before. Ninety Percent Mental will deliver an unprecedented look at the mound games and mind games of Major League Baseball.