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The Baseball Maniac's Almanac - 4th Edition - Bert Randolph Sugar, Stuart Shea & Ken Samelson

By Bert Randolph Sugar, Stuart Shea & Ken Samelson

Release Date: 2016-03-15

Genre: Baseball

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An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of The Baseball Maniacā€™s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembledā€”all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, youā€™ll find:

Highest batting averages not to win batting titles
Home-run leaders by state of birth
Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season
Most triples by position, season
Winners of two ā€œlegsā€ of triple crown since last winner
Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA
Career pitching leaders under six feet tall
Managers replaced wile team was in first place
Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors
Babe Ruthā€™s yearly salary
Players with palindromic surnames
And so much more!

Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!

The Baseball Maniac's Almanac - 4th Edition - Bert Randolph Sugar, Stuart Shea & Ken Samelson

By Bert Randolph Sugar, Stuart Shea & Ken Samelson

Release Date: 2016-03-15

Genre: Baseball

(0 ratings)
Read Download
An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of The Baseball Maniacā€™s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembledā€”all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, youā€™ll find:

Highest batting averages not to win batting titles
Home-run leaders by state of birth
Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season
Most triples by position, season
Winners of two ā€œlegsā€ of triple crown since last winner
Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA
Career pitching leaders under six feet tall
Managers replaced wile team was in first place
Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors
Babe Ruthā€™s yearly salary
Players with palindromic surnames
And so much more!

Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!

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