Baseball Books

Generally acknowledged as the preeminent gathering of baseball scholars, the annual Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture has made significant contributions to baseball research and pedagogy. This collection of 17 new essays is...

This is the previously untold story of the London Tecumsehs, an 1870s baseball team that rose to the top ranks of pro ball. The Tecumsehs of London, Ontario, were among the founding members of the International Association in 1877, the first league...

The small and midsized cities of western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia reached their peaks of population and prosperity in the second quarter of the 20th century. The baseball teams from these towns formed the Middle Atlantic League, the...

With the advent of interleague play and the realignment resulting from both the Milwaukee Brewers' jump from the American League to the National League and the creation of Central divisions, many baseball fans cried foul, claiming that their beloved...

One of the greatest pitchers of the 19th century, Tim Keefe (1857-1933) was an ardent believer in the artisan work ethic that was becoming outmoded in burgeoning industrial America. A master craftsman, he compiled 342 career victories during his...

In a complicated world, attorney Don Wollett has a simple belief in fairness. Getting On Base captures the author's love of baseball, once shared with his father, a minor league second baseman playing in Peoria, Illinois. The labor lawyer/arbitrator and...

Every year, thousands of people volunteer their time and experience to become youth coaches. Play Fair and Win not only teaches the basic drills needed to run a successful team, but also demonstrates to prospective coaches how they can form a winning...

The history of the New York Mets spans over four decades, all of which have been a roller coaster ride. Society has gone through many changes, some very good and others horrible. This also applies to the Mets; their fans can attest to this.They began as...

Taking The Count: Prize Ring Stories is a collection of short stories written by Meredith Nicholson. The book revolves around the world of boxing, and each story explores the lives of different boxers, their struggles, and their victories. The stories...

Horses Past and Present is a comprehensive book written by Walter Gilbey that provides an in-depth look at the history and evolution of horses. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the early history of horses, including...

"Pearlman's book develops a stark, unsparing picture of Clemens's life that surpasses anything that's come before." --Boston GlobeNew York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman reconstructs pitcher Roger Clemens's life--from his Ohio childhood to the...

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...

LISTEN TO THE RAINAward Winning Actor - Award Winning Author - Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host MICHAEL DANTE Many years ago, I wrote a brief outline about a fictional character Michael Randall, who dreamed of becoming a professional baseball...

LISTEN TO THE RAINAward Winning Actor - Award Winning Author - Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host MICHAEL DANTE Many years ago, I wrote a brief outline about a fictional character Michael Randall, who dreamed of becoming a professional baseball...

Two soldiers. One American. One Japanese.One thing in common - baseball!World War II is coming to a violent close.As the Battle of Okinawa rages on, American soldiers seize Shuri Castle and find a single survivor: Yuujin Miyano. The U.S...

No parent is ever ready for a terminal diagnosis of their child. No mother should see the day where turning off your son's ventilator is the only option to end his pain. And no grandfather should see the day when your grandchild is scheduled to...

How the interplay of media, race, and one player's defiance created free agency and changed baseball foreverCurt Flood in the Media examines the public discourse surrounding Curt Flood (1938-1997), the star center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals...

Take a look back at New York circa 1971. Growing up and learning about baseball, Yankee tradition, and seeing the big ballpark in the Bronx for the first time.

In the vast tapestry of life, dreams are the vibrant threads that weave stories of ambition and determination. Jack Thompson's journey is emblematic of every child who gazes at the stars and believes in the power of their own aspirations. Dreams are not...

This is a collection of short stories that, when brought together, form the picture of a singular life: that of Terry Donegan and his black Irish luck.These are his memoirs-done his way. Told in an off-the-wall stream-of-consciousness writing style, the...

A classic guide to the rules and strategies of baseball, written by the sport's foremost historian and statistician. The author covers everything from pitching to base stealing to game management, drawing on his long experience as a player, umpire, and...

See the international passion for baseball through the eyes of children who played. With these uniquely personal accounts, given by dozens of people from across American, Sandlot Stories invites its readers into the lives of everyday people as they look...

See the international passion for baseball through the eyes of children who played. With these uniquely personal accounts, given by dozens of people from across the world, Sandlot Stories invites its readers into the lives of everyday people as they look...

An inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.The St.Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in themajor leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most famousplayers in the history of the game have...

Baseball once evoked all that was wholesome and sound in the world of sports: team spirit and fair play. But recently the national pastime has exemplified much of what is wrong with the American sporting scene, from steroid abuse and conflicts of...

Frank Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players of the 20th century. He was Rookie of the Year for the Cincinnati Reds in 1956, won the Triple Crown in 1966, led the Baltimore Orioles to four World Series appearances, and is the only player in...

Built in 1912, Detroit's Tiger Stadium provided unmatched access for generations of baseball fans. Based on a classic grandstand design, its development through the 20th century reflected the booming industrial city around it. Emphasizing utility over...

What grandstand collapsed during a game, killing twelve? How high is the Green monster in Fenway? In what park was the outfield fence only 187 feet from home plate? Ballparks of North America is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the grounds, yards and...

In the history of sports, few comeback stories compare to that of Edgar Charles Rice better known as "Sam." Away from home, trying out for a low-level minor league team, Sam Rice received a telegram on an April morning that would turn his world upside...

Sandow's Magazine of Physical Culture, July to December 1899 is a comprehensive guide to physical fitness and bodybuilding written by Eugen Sandow, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century physical culture movement. The book is a...

In 1964, Dan Reilly landed the dream job of every New York Mets fan. Pulled from his humble position in Shea Stadium's ticket office to become the Mets' mascot-and Major League Baseball's first official mascot-Reilly donned the baseball-shaped,...

There have been over 15,000 players in the game of Major League Baseball since its beginning in the 1800's. In One Hit Wonders, George Rose introduces you to a very small group of these players. They belong to a club whose membership only numbers about...

To the ardent Major League baseball fan, statistics make the game. Base hits are exciting, but the rabid fan wants to know how a particular batter fares against a particular pitcher with a particular count with men on base. Or, who holds the record for...

The Lil' Green Book of Karting came about from my need to understand how to effectively set up a Kart chassis (either a rear brake only or front and rear brake shifter chassis). Being new to the sport, the need for understanding both these types of...

Former All Star Keith Hernandez teaches even the most learned fan a thing or two about baseball with his unparalleled insight into all aspects of the game, from the action in the bullpen to the positioning on the field to the plays at the plate.Praise...