Story of Baseball

Here is the saga of baseball from the turn of the century to the present as told by one of the best baseball writers. Analyzes the essence of hitting, pitching, fielding, and managing; explains why good pitchers can usually stop good hitters and how a manager makes out the batting order; and provides a run-down of the game¹s most important statistical records. Translates the coaches¹ mysterious signs and signals, explains the importance of baserunning, and describes baseball¹s greatest feats. Tells dozens of stories about some of the most famous people ever to play the game. More than 80 rare and exciting photos of the game¹s greatest players.Ritter, Lawrence S. is the author of 'Story of Baseball', published 1990 under ISBN 9780788190827 and ISBN 0788190822.