Complete Idiot's Guide to Baseball (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
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ISBN: 0028629515 / Publisher: Alpha, March 1999
Introduces the game of baseball for the novice, covering the rules, equipment, method of play, major and minor leagues, statistics, and history
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Hall of Famer Johnny Bench - named the greatest catcher and 16th greatest all-around player in history by The Sporting News in 1998 - is here to help you follow the national pastime like a pro. In his fact-filled book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baseball, Johnny gives you: fascinating lessons in the origins and traditions of baseball; valuable coaching on the essentials of the game: pitching, hitting, and fielding; inside tips on the dugout strategies smart managers use to win ballgames; clear instruction on how to score a game, read a box score, and make the most of your trips to the ballpark; and historical looks at the game's greatest players, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Tom Seaver, Sammy Sosa, Cal Ripken Jr., and more.
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