Batting

Over baseball history, which park has been the best for run scoring?1 Which player would lose the most home runs after adjustments for ballpark effect?2 Which player claims four of the top five places

Celebrate the holidays with twelve adorable cats--and one kitten--with this festive feline take on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas! On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave me cats: FOUR on the gifts, THREE dressed up, TWO batting bows, and a kitten under the tree. From chasing ribbons and shredding paper to cuddling by the fire and climbing the Christmas tree (uh-oh), the sweet and mischievous kitties teach readers of all ages to enjoy the holiday season in true feline fashion. With festive illustrations and irresistible text that invites readers to read--or sing!--aloud, this charming Christmas picture book is guaranteed to delight all. CHRISTMAS IS BETTER WITH CATS: No furry companion celebrates Christmas better than the universally beloved cat! With amusing, relatable antics that will have cat people chuckling in recognition, this book's cast of kitties bring good cheer to the most wonderful time of the year. A TRULY SPECIAL GIFT: From charming illustrations

This augmented, new edition adds discussion of the bat’s vertical sweetness gradient, eye-hand cross-dominance, models for the swing of a bat, and accuracy of simulations. The book retains its descrip

"Filled with sharp insights, keen observations, and great stories, his book is championship caliber." —The Philadelphia InquirerDoug Glanville, a former major league outfielder and Ivy League g

Statistics are the lifeblood of baseball. Managers pore over batting averages to determine game day lineups and batting orders; high number of runs batted in and low earned run averages receive praise

This biography of Edd Roush, Indiana-born deadball batting king, centers on the events of the 1919 Black Sox World series but covers his life in full. Roush earned two National League batting titles

Rogers Hornsby has the highest career batting average of any right-handed hitter and the second highest career mark overall. "The Rajah" won seven batting titles and hit over .400 three times. He was

Few sporting records capture the imagination quite like that of the highest individual score in Test cricket. It is the blue riband record of batting achievement, the ultimate statement of stamina and

Jose Altuve: Baseball Superstar tells the story of a baseball underdog whose small stature didn’t keep him from winning multiple batting titles, the American League MVP Award, and the World Series wit

In 1887, Tip O’Neill, left fielder for the St. Louis Browns, won the American Association batting championship with a .492 average—the highest ever for a single season in the Major Leagues. Yet his

This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also

Considered by Ty Cobb as “the finest natural hitter in the history of the game,” “Shoeless Joe” Jackson is ranked with the greatest players to ever step onto a baseball diamond. With a career batting

Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, including his American League batting titles, his training regimen, and his life off the field.

Advice from the greats! Here in one place is a collection of cricket tips covering batting, bowling, fielding, wicket-keeping, strategy, mindset, tactics, fitness, and diet. All accompanied by brillia

Presents the basics of the game of softball, describing its player positions and the mechanics of batting, pitching, base running, bunting, catching a fly ball, and throwing from the outfield.

Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he’s batting and in the spotlight, he’s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he’d be done with baseball for good. Now he’s ba

On a sunny afternoon in May 1868, nineteen-year-old Gilbert Grace stood in a Wiltshire field, wondering why he was playing cricket against the Great Western Railway Club. A batting genius, 'W. G.' sho

Table of Contents Introduction Tools and Materials Needed for Quilting Dressmaker pins Thread Scissors/fabric cutter Fabric Markers Iron and sewing machine Quilting Terminology Wadding and batting for

During his twenty-four-year career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown-winner, twelve-time batting champion, and was elected in the inaugural ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (along with Ho

Manhattan medium Thomas John has been hailed as "the Hollywood psychic with the highest batting average" by The Hollywood Reporter, and as a psychic medium with "an impressive connection that impresse

"Honus Wagner's spectacular baseball career spanned 21 seasons from 1897 through 1917. Widely considered the greatest shortstop in baseball history, Wagner won eight National League batting titles and

A tale told in alternating voices finds Jersey girls Justine, Becka, Polly and Anne struggling with personal issues while batting each other and various school rivals to assert their individual perspe

"Get fun baseball facts while practicing math techniques used in baseball such as figuring out batting averages. Also includes math problem-solving tips"--Provided by publisher.

"Napoleon Lajoie was the sixth player, and the first second baseman, to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a multiple batting champion, the American League's first Triple Crown winner, an

Since Babe Ruth joined the New York Yankees in the 1920s, America has been intrigued with baseball sluggers and teams that stuff the middle of their batting order with power. Even today, sports fans f

Since Babe Ruth joined the New York Yankees in the 1920s, America has been intrigued with baseball sluggers and teams that stuff the middle of their batting order with power. Even today, sports fans f

As Derek Jeter strolls toward the plate, the announcer tosses out a smattering of statistics—from hitting streaks to batting averages. But what do the numbers mean? And how can America’s favorite past

Shawn Green’s career statistics can be found on the backs of baseball cards in shoeboxes across America: 328 home runs, 1,071 RBIs, .282 career batting average, All-Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger .

"John's Book looks at Baseball, and its two most precious elements of Batting and Throwing, from the multiple standpoints of the 'superficially' physical and mental; from the 'meta-physically' scienti

"Discusses baseball skills, including the basic techniques for batting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning, and provides tips, drills, and fun tricks for young players to practice their skills"--Prov