Best Mlb Catchers Of All Time
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Best Mlb Catchers Of All Time
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Author : Bo Smolka
language : en
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Best Mlb Catchers Of All Time written by Bo Smolka and has been published by ABDO Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Although the stars change with each generation, the legends live on forever. This title introduces those legends, past and present, with colorful stories about their most memorable moments. With spotlight stats, info boxes, a glossary, additional resources, and more, this title is jam-packed with information fit for any baseball fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
The Greatest Catchers Of All Time
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Author : Donald Honig
language : en
Publisher: Brown & Benchmark Pub
Release Date : 1991-01
The Greatest Catchers Of All Time written by Donald Honig and has been published by Brown & Benchmark Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A one-of-a-kind book - a one-of-a-kind series. In this unique book, Donald Honig highlights the careers of the 15 greatest catchers of all time. The catcher is a ballplayer with few luxuries; he is also the one player whose most important contributions to his team's success go unnoticed by the public. Don examines the best players at this position; the men who view the field from the other way around, encased in archaic-looking equipment & are forced to spend most of their time in a squatting position. The remaining books in this series will examine the greatest players for all other positions. He includes players such as Roger Bresnahan, Johnny Kling, Yogi Berra, Johnny Bench, Carlton Fish, Thurman Munson, & others. Richly illustrated with over 120 black & white photos. Honig has written over 30 books about baseball. Some of his classics include: BASEBALL WHEN THE GRASS WAS REAL, THE IMAGE OF THEIR GREATNESS (with Lawrence Ritter), & BASEBALL: THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF AMERICA'S GAME.
Backstop
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Author : William F. McNeil
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2005-12-13
Backstop written by William F. McNeil and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
It's often said that catcher is the most important, most demanding defensive position in baseball. This view explains why so many light-hitting catchers have enjoyed long--and by all accounts successful--major league careers. Yet arguments over the all-time greats invariably privilege offensive standouts, and even among these players batting statistics are more likely than fielding numbers to affect ranking. So what, historically, have been the expectations for major league catchers, and who stands as the greatest in a more balanced view of offensive and defensive contributions? In Part I of this book, the history of catching and catchers is discussed in detail, with attention to the most celebrated players of each era. In Part II, the author employs sabermetric formulas to rank the 50 greatest catchers since 1920, when changes to the rules, the parks, and the ball dramatically changed the way baseball was played. Also included is a chapter on catchers of the 19th century, deadball era, and Negro Leagues, whose career statistics are either incomplete, inaccurate, or produced under markedly different playing conditions and rules.
Baseball Greatness
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Author : David Kaiser
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-02-20
Baseball Greatness written by David Kaiser and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Recent advances in baseball statistical analysis have made it possible to assess the totality of contribution each player makes to team success or failure. Using the metric Wins Above Average (WAA)--the number of wins that the 2016 Red Sox, for example, added because they had Mookie Betts in right field, instead of an average player--the author undertakes a fascinating review of major league baseball from 1901 through 2017. The great teams are analyzed, underscoring why they were successful. The great players of each generation are identified using simple, reliable metrics--from Ty Cobb through Mike Trout, and pitchers from Christy Mathewson to Clayton Kershaw. Surprises abound. The importance of pitching is found to be vastly exaggerated. Many Hall of Fame pitchers (and some hitters) achieved immortality almost entirely on the backs of their teammates, while a few over-qualified players still await induction. Focusing on today's rosters, the WAA assessment shows that the game is threatened by an unprecedented shortage of great players.
Catching 101
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Author : Xan Barksdale
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2011-07-28
Catching 101 written by Xan Barksdale and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
CATCHING-101: The Complete Guide for Baseball Catchers is the most comprehensive book ever written for baseball catchers. It contains tips, drills, and proper mechanics that will help every catcher or coach better understand the most difficult position on the field. This book contains information on EVERY aspect of catching that Coach Barksdale has learned through his years of experience from coaching nationally ranked NCAA teams, and playing at almost every level from Little League to professional baseball. A few of the topics covered in CATCHING-101 are: Receiving Blocking Catching Pop Flies Throwing Fielding Bunts Plays at Home Plate Drills Pitchouts Pass Balls/Wild Pitches Giving Signals And More! If you have been searching for a source with lots of high quality information about catching, this is the book for you! CATCHING-101 was written by Coach Xan Barksdale who is currently an NCAA Division I baseball coach and an ex-professional baseball player. Coach Barksdale played in the Atlanta Braves organization and has been a featured speaker at the prestigious ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) national convention.
Behind The Plate
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Author : Lawrence “Yogi” Berra
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2017-07-11
Behind The Plate written by Lawrence “Yogi” Berra and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Life had not been kind to young Tommy Riggs—and even though he had all the natural playing ability to become a Major Leaguer, his anger at the world kept him from becoming the great player he could be. How Tommy Riggs learned not only to be a star catcher, but also to live with himself and his teammates, makes a suspenseful story filled with the true-to-life color of baseball from the Minor Leagues through the bitter competition of spring training camp to top flight baseball as it is played in the Major Leagues. It is a story every sports fan will enjoy. LAWRENCE “YOGI” BERRA was probably the one man best able to tell sports fans how to play BEHIND THE PLATE and how it feels to be a catcher. His unequaled career with the New York Yankees won him a place as one of the all-time greats. In the words of Casey Stengel, “Outside of DiMaggio, the man behind the plate, Berra, is the greatest player that I ever had to manage.” TIL FERDENZI had a completely rounded sports background that made him the perfect collaborator for “Yogi” on this book. A six-letter varsity baseball and football athlete at Boston College—a former high school coach of baseball and football—and for sportswriter for the New York Journal-American, he helped bring baseball alive for sports fans in BEHIND THE PLATE.
They Call Me Pudge
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Author : Ivan Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2017-08-01
They Call Me Pudge written by Ivan Rodriguez and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
With 14 All-Star appearances, 13 Gold Gloves, a Most Valuable Player Award, and, of course, a World Series ring, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez has more than earned his spot in Cooperstown as one of the best Major League catchers of all time. In They Call Me Pudge, Rodriguez tells the story of his unforgettable baseball journey, from signing his first professional contract as a 16 year-old in Puerto Rico, to his years in Texas, Detroit, and beyond, to the World Series stage in Miami, and behind the doors of the Texas Rangers front office. Rodriguez's accomplishments, his teammates, and his biggest challenges all receive time in the spotlight in this refreshing memoir of a life and Hall-of-Fame career.
Great Catchers
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Author : Tom Owens
language : en
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
Release Date : 1997
Great Catchers written by Tom Owens and has been published by MetroBooks (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Text and photographs provide a comprehensive look at baseball's greatest backstops, from Mickey Cochrane to Yogi Berra, and from Johnny Bench to Sandy Alomar, Jr.
Major League Rebels
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Author : Robert Elias
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-04-13
Major League Rebels written by Robert Elias and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A captivating history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society—and in turn helped change America. Athletes have often used their platform to respond to and protest injustices, from Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaepernick to Billie Jean King and Megan Rapinoe. Compared to their counterparts, baseball players have often been more cautious about speaking out on controversial issues; but throughout the sport’s history, there have been many players who were willing to stand up and fight for what was right. In Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles over Workers' Rights and American Empire, Robert Elias and Peter Dreier reveal a little-known yet important history of rebellion among professional ballplayers. These reformers took inspiration from the country’s dissenters and progressive movements, speaking and acting against abuses within their profession and their country. Elias and Dreier profile the courageous players who demanded better working conditions, battled against corporate power, and challenged America’s unjust wars, imperialism, and foreign policies, resisting the brash patriotism that many link with the “national pastime.” American history can be seen as an ongoing battle over wealth and income inequality, corporate power versus workers’ rights, what it means to be a “patriotic” American, and the role of the United States outside its borders. For over 100 years, baseball activists have challenged the status quo, contributing to the kind of dissent that creates a more humane society. Major League Rebels tells their inspiring stories.
Long Shot
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Author : Mike Piazza
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-02-18
Long Shot written by Mike Piazza and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The twelve-time All-Star catcher describes the inspiration he gleaned from his self-made father, his early career with the Dodgers, his memorable 2000 World Series with the Mets, and the controversies that have marked his career.
