Let’s say you’re the manager of the most successful professional baseball team in history, with every past and current player available on your bench. Game time is approaching and the ump needs your line-up card. Who’s your starting pitcher? Crafty Whitey Ford, lights-out Ron Guidry, or a big-game right-hander? Is Munson behind the plate or Yogi? Who’ll bat clean-up? Who’s your DH? Combining statistical analysis, common sense, and a host of intangibles, Jim Griffin constructs an all-time All-Star Yankee line-up for the ages. Agree with his choices or not, you’ll learn all there is ... [Read More]
God’s Lineup is a collection of testimonies from Major League baseball players revealing how Christ has impacted their lives on and off the field. Each chapter in God's Lineup focuses on one ball player and tells the story about how their life was before knowing Christ, how they came to know Him, and how their life has changed.There are trying times in the sport of baseball and among Christians, and God's Lineup is a breath of fresh air for both baseball fans and Christians. It illustrates how all people, including the top baseball players, face trying times and how being saved has changed t... [Read More]
Who's the greatest slugger of all time, Babe Ruth or Ted Williams? Where do Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr. rank on the list of the best shortstops? At third base, would you rather have Mike Schmidt or Brooks Robinson? Is Fenway or Wrigley the better ballpark?This book will end many arguments-and start some new ones. Sports Illustrated's has polled its Major League Baseball experts to determine the ultimate Top 10 in more than 20 categories. The rankings appear alongside stunning photography and classic stories from SI's archives. This is the best of the best in the major leagues, or, more simp... [Read More]
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 m... [Read More]
From the New York Times baseball columnist, an enchanting, enthralling history of the national pastime as told through the craft of pitching, based on years of archival research and interviews with more than three hundred people from Hall of Famers to the stars of todayThe baseball is an amazing plaything. We can grip it and hold it so many different ways, and even the slightest calibration can turn an ordinary pitch into a weapon to thwart the greatest hitters in the world. Each pitch has its own history, evolving through the decades as the masters pass it down to the next generation. From th... [Read More]
Let’s say you’re the manager of one of the most beloved franchises in Major League Baseball, with every past and current player available on your bench. Game time is approaching and the ump needs your line-up card. Who’s your starting pitcher? Fireballer Dwight Gooden, lights-out Tom Seaver, or run-stingy Jacob de Grom? Is Gary Carter behind the plate or Mike Piazza? Who’ll bat clean-up? Combining statistical analysis, common sense, and a host of intangibles, Brian Wright constructs an all-time All-Star Mets line-up for the ages. Agree with his choices or not, you’ll learn all there ... [Read More]
Let’s say you’re the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, deciding which players should start in Game 7 of the World Series against the American League champs. But instead of choosing from the current roster, you have every player in the team’s 131-year history in your clubhouse. Who’s your starting pitcher: lefty John Candelaria, steady Bert Blyleven, Cy Young winner Doug Drabek, or crafty Rip Sewell? Who bats cleanup—hitting-machine Honus Wagner, home-run champ Ralph Kiner, Willie “Pops” Stargell, or the hugely talented Barry Bonds? Combining career stats, common sense, and a hos... [Read More]
In this candid, revealing, and entertaining memoir, the beloved New York Yankee legend looks back over his nearly fifty-year career as a player and a manager, sharing insights and stories about some of his most memorable moments and some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball.For nearly five decades, Lou Piniella has been a fixture in Major League Baseball, as an outfielder with the legendary New York Yankees of the 1970s, and as a manager for five teams in both the American and National leagues. With respected veteran sportswriter Bill Madden, Piniella now reflects on his storied caree... [Read More]
Who is the best at each position throughout the history of each major league baseball franchise? Now Taking the Field provides robust 30-man all-time dream team rosters, selected based on Wins Above Replacement (WAR), traditional statistics, awards, and post-season accomplishments. Additional features for each all-time team include starting lineups, depth charts, comparisons with numerous past authors and fan surveys, and more. "Fascinating and compelling and a must for any baseball fan. 5 stars!!" -- "Roy Firestone, 7-Time Emmy Award Winner with ESPN "This volume joins Bill James' Historica... [Read More]
This coaches board is the perfect way to keep track of players positions and batting order. Can be used for both baseball and softball. The board measures 8.5" x 14" and comes with a dry erase marker and 30 magnetic name tags. One side shows the field layout and the reverse side shows the batting order. The reinforced grommetted hole with clip makes it easy to hang on the fence next to the field for easy access. By Coach's Closet.
Featuring quality, full-grain oiled leather shells and all-leather laces for durability and strength, Rawlings Player Preferred Baseball Gloves are a great choice for recreational slow-pitch softball and baseball games. This adult baseball glove is constructed with Zero Shock palm padding for added impact protection in the field and a Basket-Web with support strap for versatility to play any position. The adjustable non-slip back features a pull strap that allows you to easily adjust the tightness, making it easy to share the glove with other fielders. The Rawlings Player Preferred Baseball Gl... [Read More]
Baseball Journal Notes from Practice and Game Day: Player Log Book with Writing Prompts to makes notes of Plays, Positions, and Skills to Improve
Baseball Journal Notes from Practice and Game Day: Player Log Book with Writing Prompts to makes notes of Plays, Positions, and Skills to Improve
Baseball Journal Notes from Practice and Game Day: Player Log Book with Writing Prompts to makes notes of Plays, Positions, and Skills to Improve
This book profiles the top ten major league ballplayers at every position. Each chapter starts with an overview of the position and how the players were chosen, with compelling stats that support the rankings. Player
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