Twice Around the Bases

For fans of Men At Work, Baseball for Brain Surgeons and Other Fans, and Moneyball, respected baseball insider Kevin Kennedy offers fresh and engaging appraisal of major league baseball.

Kevin Kennedy knows baseball inside and out, as a fan, player, manager, and analyst. In this intelligent and lively book, the FOX Sports commentator and host offers an original look at big-league baseball today, exploring a wide range of issues, including:

• How major league teams and individual players try to best the competition, from doctoring infields to using performance-enhancing drugs
• The little-known world of the South American winter leagues
• The politics behind managerial hirings and firings
• A manager's eye-view of the game, from pre-game preparation to the final out
• The elements that create the Perfect Hitter, Perfect Pitcher, and Perfect Player, and more

Lively and down-to-earth, this insightful, honest book offers a deeper appreciation of the game for every fan.