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Who were the best ballplayers of all time? It's an endless question, but here's something much more fun: Who was the worst of all time? Who was the lousiest pitcher? The biggest goat? The most despicable owner? The most over-paid bum?
Finally, Filip Bondy answers these questions, wielding his own brand of formidable research, advanced sabermetrics and considerable wit to provide this indispensable guide to the less glorious side of our national
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 37
Publisher
Random House Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Jack and Annie share facts about baseball and its history, including when it was invented and how it's played.
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Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"[T]his new fanbook is filled with fun trivia, unique lingo, and illustrated behind-the-skills how-to's. Chapters include Team Tidbits (salient baseball facts about every MLB team), Think Like a Manager (essential strategies to understand), He Reminds Me Of (compares current players to legendary greats of America's favorite pastime), and much more!"--Amazon website.
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
©2016.
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English
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"ESPN baseball commentator Tim Kurkjian is fascinated by sacrifice flies. In fact, he is fascinated by so many aspects of baseball that he's written a book to show baseball fans where this fascination comes from and how they, too, can find it. In the aftermath of the Steroid Era that stained the game, at a time when so many players are so rich and therefore have a sense of entitlement that they haven't earned, Kurkjian shows readers how to love the...
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
©2015.
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English
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"A unique and refreshing ode to the "little things" that represent baseball's heartbeat--the player who, in countless ways, makes other players better. Intangiball tracks the progress of the Cincinnati Reds through five years of culture change, beginning with the trades of decorated veterans Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey, Jr. It also draws liberally from such character-conscious clubs as the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New...
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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MLB Network host and commentator Brian Kenny uses stories from baseball's present and past to examine why we sometimes choose ignorance over information, and how tradition can trump logic, even when directly contradicted by evidence.
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Brian Kenny wants to reshape the way we think about baseball. The biggest proponent of sports analytics in the mainstream media, Kenny says that groupthink and tradition are standing in...
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Triumph Books
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
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"100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Washington Nationals. Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of the Senators or a newer supporter of Max Scherzer and Juan Soto, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. It contains every essential piece of Nationals knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to...
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Going to a baseball game? Don't expect the teams to care about a rookie's first home run. But do watch for Bryce Harper's bat tapping ritual each time he's up for bat. But first, slide into the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in baseball."--
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Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"This title introduces baseball fans to the history of the Washington Nationals MLB franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
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Sportszone / Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Sports provide fans with thrills and excitement. They can demonstrate excellence, and sometimes they can even make you laugh. You will find all of this and more in The Legendary World of Sports. As any die-hard sports fanatic knows, the world of sports has a rich history and lore surrounding the games. From genius coaches to crazy curses, this series captures and celebrates those traditions. --back cover.
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