Watching Baseball Smarter by Zack Hample

Watching Baseball Smarter by Zack Hample

Zack Hample's bestselling, smart, and funny fan's guide to baseball explains the ins and outs of pitching, hitting, running, and fielding, while offering insider trivia and anecdotes that will appeal to anyone-whether you're a major league couch potato, life-long season ticket-holder, or a beginner.

. What is the difference between a slider and a curveball?
. At which stadium did "The Wave" first make an appearance?
. Which positions are never played by lefties?
. Why do some players urinate on their hands?

Combining the narrative voice and attitude of Michael Lewis with the compulsive brilliance of Schott's Miscellany, Watching Baseball Smarter will increase your understanding and enjoyment of the sport-no matter what your level of expertise.

Featuring a glossary of baseball slang, an appendix of important baseball stats, and an appendix of uniform numbers.

Zack Hample has written three books about baseball and has appeared on dozens of TV and radio shows. He has snagged more than 4,600 baseballs from 48 different major league stadiums. Hample runs a business called Watch With Zack and has a popular blog, The Baseball Collector, chronicling his obsession.

http: //www.zackhample.com

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ISBN 13	9780307280329
ISBN 10	0307280322
Title	Watching Baseball Smarter
Author	Zack Hample
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2007-03-27
Number of pages	272
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.