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Watching Baseball Smarter, April 2007
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WATCHING BASEBALL SMARTER
By: Zack Hample

A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks

Vintage
April 2007
On Sale: March 27, 2007
272 pages
ISBN: 0307280322
EAN: 9780307280329
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Non-Fiction

Whether you’re a major league couch potato, life-long season ticket-holder, or teaching game to a beginner, Watching Baseball Smarter leaves no territory uncovered. In this smart and funny fan’s guide Hample explains the ins and outs of pitching, hitting, running, and fielding, while offering insider trivia and anecdotes that will surprise even the most informed viewers of our national pastime.

What is the difference between a slider and a curveball? At which stadium did “The Wave” first make an appearance? How do some hitters use iPods to improve their skills? Which positions are never played by lefties? Why do some players urinate on their hands?

Combining the narrative voice and attitude of Michael Lewis with the compulsive brilliance of Schott’s Miscellany, Watching Baseball Smarter will increase your understanding and enjoyment of the sport–no matter what your level of expertise.

Media Buzz

Fresh Air - NPR - August 8, 2008
Fresh Air - NPR - August 8, 2007
Weekend Edition Saturday - April 7, 2007