Synopses & Reviews
"For the devoted baseball fan in search of sustenance, here is a source
rich in the sport's three basic food groups: anecdotes, quotes, and statistics. Stewart's text is nicely organized around the theme of bafflers--unusual strategies or plays for which readers can play armchair umpire...Stewart's
great affection for and through knowledge of baseball is apparent on every
page. Black-and-white cartoons add to the fun. Fans and fanatics alike will finish this book with their appetites for baseball lore will satisfied."--Booklist.
Synopsis
"Here is a source rich in anecdotes, quotes, and statistics. Stewart's text is nicely organized around the theme of bafflers--unusual strategies or plays for which readers can play armchair umpire....Stewart's great affection for and thorough knowledge of baseball is apparent on every page. Black-and-white cartoons add to the fun. Fans and fanatics alike will finish this book with their appetites for baseball lore well satisfied."--"Booklist.
"Here is a source rich in the sport's anecdotes, quotes, and statistics. Stewart's text is nicely organized around the theme of bafflers--unusual strategies or plays for which readers can play armchair umpire...Stewart's great affection for and thorough knowledge of baseball is apparent on every page. Black-and-white cartoons add to the fun. Fans and fanatics alike will finish this book with their appetites for baseball lore well satisfied."--"Booklist.
Synopsis
Mo Vaughn is known for crowding home plate. He even wears a special protective device on his right arm. What would happen if Boston's big first baseman were hit by a pitch on a 0-2 delivery as he swung at the ball? Contemplating this baffler-- and many more just as interesting-- will be pure pleasure for the baseball buff. Play armchair manager or umpire and make the big decision or call; read about strange and unusual plays-- like when a non-pitcher committed a balk-and trick plays-- including two hit-and-run plays with a most unusual twist; and match up quotes with the manager or player who said them-- you'll have nearly as much fun poring over bafflers as you would watching your favorite team triumph at the ballpark. Answer: It's a strikeout and if any runners are on base, they must freeze-- the ball is dead so they can't advance.