Complete Idiot's Guide to Baseball
by Bench, JohnnyFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-03-01
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary
You're no idiot, of course. You know that Babe Ruth was the Sultan of Swat, Mark McGwire is the home run champ, and the '98 Yankees were one of the best teams in baseball history. But when it comes to understanding the finer points of a suicide squeeze or the impact of the designated hitter rule, you feel like a Little Leaguer facing a Randy Johnson fastball. Don't bench yourself just yet! Hall of Famer Johnny Bench--named the greatest catcher and 16th greatest all-around player in history by The Sporting News in 1998-- is here to help you follow the national pastime like a pro. In his fact-filled book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baseball, Johnny gives you:
Author Biography
Johnny Bench was the catcher and cleanup hitter for the Cincinnati Reds from 1968-1983.
Table of Contents
| The Grand Old Game | p. 1 |
| Get Ready to Take the Field | p. 71 |
| The Name of the Game Is Pitching and Defense | p. 147 |
| You Still Have to Score Runs to Win | p. 215 |
| Take Me Out to the Ballgame: A Fan's Guide | p. 279 |
| Johnny's Glossary of Diamond Dialogue | p. 355 |
| Johnny's Baseball Who's Who: The Names You Need to Know | p. 383 |
| Baseball in Print, at the Movies, and on the Web | p. 399 |
| The Major League Honor Roll | p. 405 |
| The Major League Record Book | p. 425 |
| Index | p. 433 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
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