This story, based on the Cubs and Mets 1973 season follows the divergent paths of Joe Castle, a rookie hitter for the Chicago Cubs and Warren Tracey, a hard-throwing Mets pitcher.

What is the World Series? -- World series history -- The playing field -- Laws of the game -- Baseball equipment -- Qualifying to play -- Where they play -- The World Series picture -- Women and baseball -- Historical highlights -- Legends and current stars -- Famous firsts -- The rise of the World Series -- Test your knowledge -- Further research.

Alex's active sense of humor helps him get along with the school braggart, make the most of his athletic talents, and simply get by in a hectic world.

For decades, statistics such as batting average, saves recorded, and pitching won-lost records have been used to measure individual players' and teams' potential and success. But in the past fifteen years, a revolutionary new standard of measurement-- sabermetrics-- has been embraced by front offices in Major League Baseball and among fantasy baseball enthusiasts. But while sabermetrics is recognized as being smarter and more accurate, traditionalists,...

When his father's valuable signed baseball disappears during the team's sleepover, Ian Shin, catcher for the Scottsville Knights, suspects the new pitcher, Hunter Yates, but he cannot be sure, and his trust in his teammates is shattered--so he must uncover the truth to bring the team back together.

"You can help the team from anywhere! The Mustangs are on a roll and it has a lot to do with Little Rhino's great play. Until he goes down with an injury that forces him to sit out. That means no hitting home runs, no diving for ground balls-- no baseball games until he's better. But Rhino refuses to let getting hurt keep him away from the action. There are a lot of ways to be a good teammate and he will do them all if it helps his friends continue...

Hitting has been called the hardest act in sports, and the strain is even greater on the young player, who, under all the pressure, is still growing mentally and physically. With a clear, readily understandable tone, A Young Player's Guide to Hitting Bunting, and Baserunning dissects the mechanics of the swing and stresses the foundations of form. The authors also stress the value of flexibility, balance, and cross-training in other sports that condition...

Cousins and best friends Liam McGrath and Carter Jones must play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win; the other will lose. Provided by publisher.

Presents brief profiles of such hard-hitting baseball players as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Miguel Cabrera, and Mike Trout.

Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Casey at the Bat, the fourth book in the series, is more than a poem about a proud and mighty slugger who strikes out during the big game. It is a slice of baseball lore, as much a part of the game as hot dogs and the seventh-inning stretch. Illustrator Joe Morse sets the poem on gritty urban streets with...