Baseball For Dummies

"There may not be anyone alive who knows more about baseball than Joe Morgan." — Bob Costas, NBC Sports Broadcaster "Baseball For Dummies brings out the kid in every reader. A terrific book for people of all ages." — Fred Opper, Hall of Fame Baseball Player and Coach, Fordham University "Joe Morgan knows baseball. In fact, he was one of the most intelligent players to ever play the game." — Sparky Anderson, Three-time World Series-Winning Manager

More than 100 Illustrations & Play Diagrams

Don't Let the Game Throw You a Curve! One of baseball's greatest players takes you out to the ballpark and onto the field with clear explanations and illustrations, and grand-slam advice for getting the most out of this favorite international pastime. From pitching and hitting to the bull pen and batter's box — Baseball For Dummies^® has all the bases covered! Before the Peanuts and Cracker Jacks…

• Become stat savvy — calculate batting and pitching performance
• Decipher all of the baseball jargon used on and off the field
• Assemble a killer fantasy team with tips for picking the right players
• Stay at the top of your game with expert advice on conditioning and exercise
• Polish your hitting, fielding, pitching, and baserunning skills
• Get expert advice from star players on how to play each position
• Play it safe — suit up yourself or your team with the right gear
• Discover the coaching dos and don'ts to keep your team motivated
• Tip your hat to the greatest players then and now — from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds