Complete Idiot's Guide to Baseball

by Bench, Johnny

• ISBN13: 9780028629513
• ISBN10: 0028629515
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

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
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