Great Catchers Of The Major Leagues
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Great Catchers Of The Major Leagues
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Author : Jack Zanger
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1970
Great Catchers Of The Major Leagues written by Jack Zanger and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Catchers (Baseball) categories.
Profiles of ten men who made baseball history as major league catchers: Berra, Campanella, Cochrane, Dickey, Freehan, Hartnett, Howard, Lombardi, McCarver, and Torre.
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.
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.
The Catcher
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Author : Rob Trucks
language : en
Publisher: Clerisy Press
Release Date : 2005
The Catcher written by Rob Trucks and has been published by Clerisy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An in-depth exploration into the most demanding position in baseball features interviews with more than fifty major-league catchers, past and present, who share the techniques they mastered to become great catchers, their most memorable plays, and what it feels like to catch a no-hitter or a knuckleball.
Throwback
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Author : Jason Kendall
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2014-05-13
Throwback written by Jason Kendall and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Throwback offers an informative and irreverent look at the inner mechanics, strategies, secret signals, and customs of major league baseball. Ever Wonder What's Being Said at Home Plate? How a Team Silently Communicates? What Goes on in the Clubhouse Behind Closed Doors? America's pastime has always left fans and amateur players alike yearning for the answers to questions about how pros play the game. Jason Kendall is a former All-Star catcher who has seen just about everything during his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals. A player's player, a guy with true grit--a throwback to another time with a unique view on the game that so many love. Jason Kendall and sportswriter Lee Judge team up to bring you the fan, player, coach, or curious statistician an insider's view of the game from a player's perspective. This is a book about pre-game rituals, what to look for when a pitcher warms up between innings, the signs a catcher uses to communicate with the pitcher, and so much more. Some of baseball wisdom you will find inside: * What to look for during batting practice. * The right way to hit a batter. * Who's a tough guy and who's just posing. * How to spot a dirty slide. * Why you don't look at the umpire while you're arguing. Based on Kendall's 15 years of professional MLB experience, Throwback is an informative, hilarious, and illuminating look into the world of professional baseball-and in a way that no one has ever seen before.
Catcher
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Author : Peter Morris
language : en
Publisher: Government Institutes
Release Date : 2009-04-16
Catcher written by Peter Morris and has been published by Government Institutes this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Today the baseball catcher is a familiar but uninspiring figure. Decked out in the so-called tools of ignorance, he stolidly goes about his duty without attracting much attention. But it wasn't always that way, as Peter Morris shows in this lively and original study. In baseball's early days, catchers stood a safe distance back of the batter. Then the introduction of the curveball in the 1870s led them to move up directly behind home plate, even though they still wore no gloves or protective equipment. Extraordinary courage became the catcher's most notable requirement, but the new positioning also demanded that the catcher have lightning-fast reflexes, great hands, and a cannon for a throwing arm. With so great a range of needed skills, a special mystique came to surround the position, and it began to seem that a good catcher could single-handedly make the difference between winning and losing.
Great Infielders Of The Major Leagues
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Author : Dave Klein
language : en
Publisher: Random House Trade
Release Date : 1972
Great Infielders Of The Major Leagues written by Dave Klein and has been published by Random House Trade this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Profiles of twelve outstanding major league infielders since World War II.
Encyclopedia Of African American Popular Culture 4 Volumes
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Author : Jessie Smith
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2010-12-17
Encyclopedia Of African American Popular Culture 4 Volumes written by Jessie Smith and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-17 with Social Science categories.
This four-volume encyclopedia contains compelling and comprehensive information on African American popular culture that will be valuable to high school students and undergraduates, college instructors, researchers, and general readers. From the Apollo Theater to the Harlem Renaissance, from barber shop and beauty shop culture to African American holidays, family reunions, and festivals, and from the days of black baseball to the era of a black president, the culture of African Americans is truly unique and diverse. This diversity is the result of intricate customs forged in tightly woven communities—not only in the United States, but in many cases also stemming from the traditions of another continent. Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture presents information in a traditional A–Z organization, capturing the essence of the customs of African Americans and presenting this rich cultural heritage through the lens of popular culture. Each entry includes historical and current information to provide a meaningful background for the topic and the perspective to appreciate its significance in a modern context. This encyclopedia is a valuable research tool that provides easy access to a wealth of information on the African American experience.
Johnny Bench
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Author : Jesse Jarnow
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2003-12-15
Johnny Bench written by Jesse Jarnow and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A biography of Cincinnati Reds' catcher, Johnny Bench, who won ten Gold Glove awards and hit almost 400 home runs in his sixteen-year career in the major leagues.
High And Inside
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Author : Lou Gorman
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2007-10-24
High And Inside written by Lou Gorman and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Lou Gorman is best known for having assembled the great but star-crossed Red Sox team of 1986. Few, perhaps, know that he also laid the foundation for the Mets club that clawed past them. Or that he is the only baseball executive involved in the start-up of two teams (the expansion Mariners and Royals), that he won a World Series with the Orioles, or that he has drafted Roger Clemens, signed George Brett, developed Jim Palmer, and traded away Jeff Bagwell. In all, Gorman has spent parts of five decades in the front offices of five major league franchises, directly involved in the development of clubs that won three World Series, five pennants and eight division titles. The stories behind those teams and Gorman's dealings with players, managers, and other of baseball's higher-ups are shared here for the first time.
