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Book Synopsis Top 10 Baseball Shortstops by : Bill Deane
Download or read book Top 10 Baseball Shortstops written by Bill Deane and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shortstop is often the backbone of a baseball team's defense. All good shortstops are excellent in the field with the glove, but for a shortstop to be great he has to excel at all aspects of the game. These shortstops, from early legends Ernie Banks and Honus Wagner, to stars of today such as Cal Ripken, Jr., and Barry Larkin, are some of the best to ever put on a pair of baseball cleats. Other featured players include Luis Aparicio, Luke Appling, Lou Boudreau, Joe Cronin, Ozzie Smith, and Arky Vaughan.
Book Synopsis G.O.A.T. Baseball Shortstops by : Alexander Lowe
Download or read book G.O.A.T. Baseball Shortstops written by Alexander Lowe and published by Lerner Publications TM. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to answer one of the toughest questions in baseball: Who is the greatest shortstop of all time? The greatest shortstops of all time played incredible defense, excelled with the bat, and led their teams to championships. Learn about the top shortstops in MLB history and create your own ranking of the best players. Go deep with stats and action-packed text to discover the best pro shortstops of the past and present in a fun, top-ten format. Study the evidence for yourself, and research your own G.O.A.T. list. Then have fun convincing your fellow baseball fans that your list is the best!
Book Synopsis The Greatest Shortstops of All Time by : Donald Honig
Download or read book The Greatest Shortstops of All Time written by Donald Honig and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Baseball 100 written by Joe Posnanski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 is an audacious, singular, and masterly book that took a lifetime to write. The entire story of baseball rings through a countdown of the 100 greatest players in history, with a foreword by George Will. Longer than Moby-Dick and nearly as ambitious,? The Baseball 100 is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning sportswriter and lifelong student of the game Joe Posnanski. In the book’s introduction, Pulitzer Prize–winning commentator George F. Will marvels, “Posnanski must already have lived more than two hundred years. How else could he have acquired such a stock of illuminating facts and entertaining stories about the rich history of this endlessly fascinating sport?” Baseball’s legends come alive in these pages, which are not merely rankings but vibrant profiles of the game’s all-time greats. Posnanski dives into the biographies of iconic Hall of Famers, unfairly forgotten All-Stars, talents of today, and more. He doesn’t rely just on records and statistics—he lovingly retraces players’ origins, illuminates their characters, and places their accomplishments in the context of baseball’s past and present. Just how good a pitcher is Clayton Kershaw in the 21st-century game compared to Greg Maddux dueling with the juiced hitters of the nineties? How do the career and influence of Hank Aaron compare to Babe Ruth’s? Which player in the top ten most deserves to be resurrected from history? No compendium of baseball’s legendary geniuses could be complete without the players of the segregated Negro Leagues, men whose extraordinary careers were largely overlooked by sportswriters at the time and unjustly lost to history. Posnanski writes about the efforts of former Negro Leaguers to restore sidelined Black athletes to their due honor and draws upon the deep troves of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and extensive interviews with the likes of Buck O’Neil to illuminate the accomplishments of players such as pitchers Satchel Paige and Smokey Joe Williams; outfielders Oscar Charleston, Monte Irvin, and Cool Papa Bell; first baseman Buck Leonard; shortstop Pop Lloyd; catcher Josh Gibson; and many, many more. The Baseball 100 treats readers to the whole rich pageant of baseball history in a single volume. Engrossing, surprising, and heartfelt, it is a magisterial tribute to the game of baseball and the stars who have played it.
Book Synopsis Baseball's Top 10 by : Robert Kuenster
Download or read book Baseball's Top 10 written by Robert Kuenster and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparing major league players has always been a popular topic among baseball fans. Debating the strengths and weaknesses of such greats as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle, or Tom Seaver and Greg Maddux continues to stir up controversy among fans eager to champion their heroes. In Baseball’s Top 10, Bob Kuenster has compiled a ranking of the game’s best players by position, highlighting the achievements of nearly 300 individuals. In addition to the top 10, Kuenster includes Honorable Mentions—players who were considered but didn’t make the final list—and Dishonorable Mentions—players who were left off the rankings due to alleged steroid and performance enhancing drug use. Drawing upon original interviews conducted by the author, this ranking reveals the best players in major league history as seen through the eyes of former players, managers, and announcers. Player entries include biographical information, individual achievements, stats, and quotes. Organized by position—first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field, center field, right field, catcher, designated hitters, multi-position players, right-handed starting pitchers, left-handed starting pitchers, and closers—280 outstanding players made the cut as the most elite pitchers, hitters, and fielders in MLB history. Baseball’s Top 10 features interviews with some of baseball’s greatest personalities—including players who have since passed, such as Al Lopez, Bob Feller, Stan Musial, Lou Boudreau, Andy Pafko, Ron Santo, Harry Caray and Harry Kalas. With over 50 photographs and a comprehensive list of suggested titles for further reading, this book is sure to interest baseball fans and historians who love to debate the many outstanding players who have appeared in the major leagues.
Book Synopsis The World's Greatest Baseball Players by : Matt Doeden
Download or read book The World's Greatest Baseball Players written by Matt Doeden and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the achievements and career statistics of baseball's greatest stars"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The Cooperstown Casebook by : Jay Jaffe
Download or read book The Cooperstown Casebook written by Jay Jaffe and published by Thomas Dunne Books. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cooperstown Casebook by Jay Jaffe provides a definitive guide to the greatest players in baseball history, and the Hall of Fame.
Download or read book Nomar Garciaparra written by Mark Stewart and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the hard-working short stop for the Boston Red Sox who was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1997.
Book Synopsis The Diamond Appraised by : Craig R. Wright
Download or read book The Diamond Appraised written by Craig R. Wright and published by Fireside. This book was released on 1990-06-01 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what statistics reveal about baseball, looks at players, teams, and strategy, and considers baseball history and strategy
Book Synopsis Great Baseball Players of the Past by : Bert Randolph Sugar
Download or read book Great Baseball Players of the Past written by Bert Randolph Sugar and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruth, Cobb, many other famous players of 1900-30 period -- one player to a card. 32 photographs.
Book Synopsis Side-By-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball's Greatest Players by : Matt Chandler
Download or read book Side-By-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball's Greatest Players written by Matt Chandler and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Compares the greatest pro baseball players in history"--
Book Synopsis Baseball Players of the 1950s by : Rich Marazzi
Download or read book Baseball Players of the 1950s written by Rich Marazzi and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The playing and post-playing careers of all 1,560 players who appeared in a major league box score between 1950 and 1959--the "golden age," many say--are profiled in this exhaustive work. From Aaron to Zuverink: this treasure-trove of anecdotes, many gathered from personal interviews, is full of historical facts, controversy, and trivia. Readers will be reminded, that Milwaukee Braves pitcher Humberto Robinson was asked by a gambler to fix a game against the Phillies (he refused), Joe Adcock chased Giants pitcher Ruben Gomez around the field with a bat, Bob Turley reached the top of the corporate ladder after his playing days, Casey Wise became an orthodontist, Bobby Brown became a heart surgeon and president of the AL, and that Chuck Conners became an actor. All of this and much more can be found here.
Book Synopsis Baseball's Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame? by :
Download or read book Baseball's Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame? written by and published by Cardoza Publishing. This book was released on with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating book covers every era of baseball, position by position, and answers the question: Which players really belong in the Hall of Fame? Using eight simple criteria to determine the level of dominance each player exhibited during his career, baseball superexpert Robert Cohen defines the qualities a true Hall of Fame player should possess. Cohen solves or fuels the debate on who belongs in the Hall of Fame, and who doesn't. He also discusses the careers of the best players not elected to the Hall of Fame and the circumstances surrounding the greatest injustices in the selection process very great player is examined, not only in relation to the era in which he played, but against all the Hall-worthy stars who ever manned the position
Download or read book Fielder's Choice written by Michael Hoban and published by Booklocker.Com Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIELDER'S CHOICE introduces a whole new way to measure the best defensive shortstops of all time. Dr. Hoban has also created a newcutting-edge metric to tell us about the best pure hitters in baseball history.
Book Synopsis Baseball's All-Time Best Sluggers by : Michael J. Schell
Download or read book Baseball's All-Time Best Sluggers written by Michael J. Schell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over baseball history, which park has been the best for run scoring?1 Which player would lose the most home runs after adjustments for ballpark effect?2 Which player claims four of the top five places for best individual seasons ever played, based on all-around offensive performance.3 (See answers, below). These are only three of the intriguing questions Michael Schell addresses in Baseball's All-Time Best Sluggers, a lively examination of the game of baseball using the most sophisticated statistical tools available. The book provides an in-depth evaluation of every major offensive event in baseball history, and identifies the players with the 100 best seasons and most productive careers. For the first time ever, ballpark effects across baseball history are presented for doubles, triples, right- and left-handed home-run hitting, and strikeouts. The book culminates with a ranking of the game's best all-around batters. Using a brisk conversational style, Schell brings to the plate the two most important credentials essential to producing a book of this kind: an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball and a professional background in statistics. Building on the traditions of renowned baseball historians Pete Palmer and Bill James, he has analyzed the most important factors impacting the sport, including the relative difficulty of hitting in different ballparks, the length of hitters' careers, the talent pool from which players are drawn, player aging, and changes in the game that have raised or lowered major-league batting averages. Schell's book finally levels the playing field, giving new credit to hitters who played in adverse conditions, and downgrading others who faced fewer obstacles. It also provides rankings based on players' positions. For example, Derek Jeter ranks 295th out of 1,140 on the best batters list, but jumps to 103rd in the position-adjusted list, reflecting his offensive prowess among shortstops. Replete with dozens of never-before reported stories and statistics, Baseball's All-Time Best Sluggers will forever shape the way baseball fans view the greatest heroes of America's national pastime. Answers: 1. Coors Field 2. Mel Ott 3. Barry Bonds, 2001-2004 seasons
Book Synopsis Super Baseball Infographics by : Eric Braun
Download or read book Super Baseball Infographics written by Eric Braun and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keeping track of all the fascinating baseball facts and statistics can make your head spin faster than a curveball. You hear about blazing speeds (the average Major League fastball is 92 miles per hour), huge numbers (Barry Bonds hit 762 home runs), and powerful dynasties (the New York Yankees have won the World Series 27 times). Engaging infographics relate facts and key concepts about baseball, from how pitchers throw a curve ball to the crucial timing of a home run. Detailed "data art" allows readers to visualize important baseball concepts and explore notable aspects of "America's Favorite Pastime." The vibrant infographics on each spread appeal to struggling readers and help them analyze and interpret baseball information and statistics.
Book Synopsis Baseball State by State by : Chris Jensen
Download or read book Baseball State by State written by Chris Jensen and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-08-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a fresh approach to the familiar concept of all-time baseball teams, this exhaustive work ranks more than 2,500 players by state of birth and includes both major league and Negro League athletes. Each chapter covers one state and opens with the all-time team, naming a top selection for each position followed by honorable mentions. Also included are all-time stat leaders in nine categories--games, hits, average, RBI, home runs, stolen bases, pitching wins, strikeouts and saves--a brief overview of the state's baseball history, notable player achievements, historic baseball places to see, potential future stars, a comprehensive list of player nicknames, and the state's all-time best player.
