Baseball S First Inning
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Baseball S First Inning
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Author : William J. Ryczek
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-11-29
Baseball S First Inning written by William J. Ryczek and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This history of America's pastime describes the evolution of baseball from early bat and ball games to its growth and acceptance in different regions of the country. Such New York clubs as the Atlantics, Excelsiors and Mutuals are a primary focus, serving as examples of how the sport became more sophisticated and popular. The author compares theories about many of baseball's "inventors," exploring the often fascinating stories of several of baseball's oldest founding myths. The impact of the Civil War on the sport is discussed and baseball's unsteady path to becoming America's national game is analyzed at length.
Immaculate
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Author : John Cairney
language : en
Publisher: Mosaic Press
Release Date : 2015-05-01
Immaculate written by John Cairney and has been published by Mosaic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Getting 3 batters out in order on nine pitches is one of the most remarkable feats in baseball. Since the late 1800s, only 71 pitchers have been able to do it. Yet, unlike other rare achievements in baseball, such as pitching a perfect game, the “immaculate inning” does not capture the same attention or consideration. In a game that is as unpredictable as baseball, perfection, when it occurs, should be cause for both reflection and celebration. In Immaculate, Cairney provides a short history of perfect innings through the stories of the pitchers who pitched them. Beginning with an brief overview of the numbers, the remaining chapters, one for each immaculate inning on record in major baseball, provides insight into the men, their careers and details of the inning itself, from the first recorded perfect inning in 1889 to the most recent string of innings last MLB season in 2014. The names include pitching greats such as Jim Bunning, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, but also many lesser known, if not colorful, pitchers like “Sloppy” Thurston and Bill Wilson. The teams include famous franchises like the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees, but also clubs now defunct like the Boston Beaneaters and the Montreal Expos. Using immaculate innings as benchmarks, the book provides an engaging and entertaining journey through the history of professional baseball that will delight both the serious student of the game, as well as the fan who enjoys reading about the game.
Early Innings
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Author : Dean A. Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 1995-01-01
Early Innings written by Dean A. Sullivan and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This compilation of 120 primary writings documents baseball’s first century, from a loosely organized village social event to the arrival of the National League. Collecting from a wide range of sources—including newspaper accounts, letters, folk poetry, songs, and annual guides—Dean A. Sullivan of Fairfax, Virginia, progresses chronologically from the earliest known baseball reference (1825) to the creation of the Doubleday Myth (1908).
Major League Baseball In Gilded Age Connecticut
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Author : David Arcidiacono
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-12-03
Major League Baseball In Gilded Age Connecticut written by David Arcidiacono and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It's been more than a century since Connecticut had big league baseball, but in the 1870s, Middletown, Hartford, and New Haven fielded professional teams that competed at the highest level. By the end of the decade, when the state's final big league team, Mark Twain's beloved Hartford Dark Blues, left the National League, baseball's transition from amateur pastime to major league sport had been accomplished. And Connecticut had played a significant role in its development. The history of the Nutmeg State's three major league teams is described here in full, and the author thoughtfully examines their influence within the regional baseball scene.
Baseballs 400 Hitter And The Forbidden Experiment
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Author : Jeff Pullen
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2024-01-18
Baseballs 400 Hitter And The Forbidden Experiment written by Jeff Pullen and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Drew Charlesworth--an accomplished mathematical genius working on a medical experiment with his partner Dr. Kingsly, creating a computerized prosthesis to be one day fused with its human subject--was also gifted with an unusual ability to hit a baseball. This skill, once he reached the major league, thrust him into the limelight, exposing his other work, which angered political and religious Conservatives. This is a story how Drew had to navigate the worlds of not only baseball and medicine but politics and big business, eventually having to make tough decisions.
The Immaculate Inning
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Author : Joe Cox
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-02-01
The Immaculate Inning written by Joe Cox and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Immaculate Inning shines a light on the miracle of baseball’s endless possibility—the way that on any given day, someone (maybe a star, or maybe a scrub) could perform the rarest of single-game feats or cap off a seemingly unobtainable chase for a record. Covering a selection of the most unusual, significant, and rare feats in baseball history, both in the context of single-day (and sometimes even single-play) events and those that require a longer streak or a full season’s excellence to reach or complete, the book clearly defines how each task is amassed, provides historical background, and tells riveting stories of the ballplayers that did the unthinkable.
K A History Of Baseball In Ten Pitches
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Author : Tyler Kepner
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 2019-04-02
K A History Of Baseball In Ten Pitches written by Tyler Kepner and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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 today. The 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 the earliest days of the game, when Candy Cummings dreamed up the curveball while flinging clamshells on a Brooklyn beach, pitchers have never stopped innovating. In K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, Tyler Kepner traces the colorful stories and fascinating folklore behind the ten major pitches. Each chapter highlights a different pitch, from the blazing fastball to the fluttering knuckleball to the slippery spitball. Infusing every page with infectious passion for the game, Kepner brings readers inside the minds of combatants sixty feet, six inches apart. Filled with priceless insights from many of the best pitchers in baseball history--from Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, and Nolan Ryan to Greg Maddux, Mariano Rivera, and Clayton Kershaw--K will be the definitive book on pitching and join such works as The Glory of Their Times and Moneyball as a classic of the genre.
Chronology Of Latin Americans In Baseball 1871 2015
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Author : Lou Hernández
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-07-11
Chronology Of Latin Americans In Baseball 1871 2015 written by Lou Hernández and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This combination reference book and history covers the inroads and achievements made on professional ball fields by Latin American athletes, the Major Leagues' greatest international majority. Following an "on this date in Hispanic baseball history" format, the author takes a commemorative look at generations of players from Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, from the earliest pioneers through the well-known stars of today. There are two appendices: first Latinos by franchise; and an extensive chronological listing of Latino milestones by country. The book is fully indexed by players, teams, ballparks, and other contributors to Latino baseball history.
The Texas League Baseball Almanac
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Author : David King
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014-02-04
The Texas League Baseball Almanac written by David King and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with History categories.
Since forming in 1888, the Texas League has produced some of the most beloved American baseball players and seen more than its fair share of colorful events. In 1931, Houston pitcher Dizzy Dean pitched and won both ends of a double-header in Fort Worth, throwing a three-hit shutout in the second game. In 1906, center fielder Tris Speaker pitched for Cleburne to beat Temple 10-3. In 1998, Arkansas' Tyrone Horne hit for the "homer cycle" in San Antonio, finishing to a standing ovation. "The Texas League Baseball Almanac" delivers day by day the record-breaking events, personal triumphs and memorable games that helped to shape baseball in the region. Join authors David King and Tom Kayser on a nine-inning trip down one of minor-league baseball's most historic institutions, both in season and off. .
Minor Leagues Major Boom
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Author : Jon C. Stott
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2004-03-19
Minor Leagues Major Boom written by Jon C. Stott and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In 1990, 25.2 million people watched minor league baseball games. In 2001, that number had increased to 38.8 million thanks in large part to the “new minors.” In addition to the die-hard fans, families and business associates and church, social and school groups come to eat crab cakes and sushi and drink lattes, take in the between-inning contests such as “Race the Mascot,” see entertainers such as the Blues Brothers of Wisconsin, and watch post-game fireworks. This book examines the concept of the “new minors” as it has developed over the past fifteen years. Part One traces and analyzes the changes in the organization and operation of minor league franchises and the shifting relationship between the majors and the members of the National Association. Part Two focuses on the people, places and events of the 2003 season and playoffs. Special attention is paid to the personnel of the minor league franchises, the coaches and players, the player development departments of the major league clubs, and the relationships between them. Part Three offers general observations about the future of the “new minors.” The Edmonton Trappers of the Pacific Coast League, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League, the Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League, the El Paso Diablos of the Texas League, the Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League, and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the New York-Pennsylvania League are highlighted.
