The 2006 ESPN baseball encyclopedia by Palmer, Peter; Gillette, Gary; Shea, Stuart; Benner, Rick; ESPN (Television network) instant download

The 2006 ESPN baseball encyclopedia by Palmer, Peter; Gillette, Gary; Shea, Stuart; Benner, Rick; ESPN (Television network) instant download

xvi, 1742 pages ; 28 cm, Details statistics from United States baseball teams and players from 1900 through the previous season, including draft information, and provides lists of award winners and world champion teams, Foreword -- Introduction -- The science of hitting: the batter register -- The art of pitching: the pitcher register -- The men in the dugout: the managers -- Hometown heroes: team rosters -- The long season: the historical record -- Black baseball and the Negro leagues -- Midsummer classics: the All-Star Games -- October classics: Postseason series and playoffs -- The glory of their times; the all-time leaders -- The naturals: the Hall of Fame -- The boys of summer: awards and other honors -- Great performances -- Fields of dreams: big league ballparks -- The global game: international baseball -- Glossary