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Baseball Field Guide: An In-Depth Illustrated Guide to the Complete Rules of Basebal [Paperback]

Dan Formosa (Author), Paul Hamburger (Author)
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April 8, 2008
Even if you’re a diehard fan of the national pastime—admit it: sometimes the umpire’s call can be a little baffling. And if you’re relatively new to the game, there’s certainly more than enough to keep you asking questions about the fine points of Major League Baseball. This revised and updated edition of the Baseball Field Guide explains the rules in plain English, enhanced with plenty of examples and illustrations you won’t find anywhere else. The result is an easy-to-use and entertaining reference guide that’s designed for quick and intuitive searches, helping you understand every aspect of the game while adding to your enjoyment of the sport.
 
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    the rules that apply before, during, and after the game equipment specifications and field requirements the duties of the coaches, managers, and umpires the rules for spectators (yes, they have rules, too) the clearest explanation anywhere of the infamous Infield Fly Rule!

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About the Author

Dan Formosa is a design expert with many decades of award-winning work and an obsession with baseball. He lives in New Jersey.

Paul Hamburger is a design expert with many decades of award-winning work and an obsession with baseball. He lives in New York City.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press; Rev Upd edition (April 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0306816539
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306816536
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Learn About What's Really Happening at a Baseball Game, July 31, 2006
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As part of our retirement routine, my wife and I began attending minor league baseball games in our new retirement location.

I had very little experience with baseball other than playing it on a playground in a pick up game when I was a kid. Therefore, we were looking for a book that would help us understand what we were seeing at the game.

What we liked is that the book is well organized and uses illustrations well to get over the finer points of the rules of the games. It also gives a good overview of the roles of the players, coaches and umpires.

I looked at other books and rejected them because there were sections dealing with how to play baseball or become a better player.

This book meets my need as an armchair fan by focusing on the rules of the game, the jargon and how the statistics like ERA are calculated.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Guide to Baseball Rules, March 22, 2006
I have been waiting for years for a clear, concise guide to the rules of baseball. The writing is clear and the illustrations are helpful. I highly recommend it to all lovers of the game.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference!, May 17, 2007
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I have now purchased a second copy of this book to give to a baseball-loving friend. In the past year, this field guide has been a much-used book for me. As I'm pretty new to the game, it has broadened my knowledge of baseball and answered questions that have popped up; it is a great source of information and the first place I'll go when I need clarification. Easy to read and use, I find it SO much better than the Baseball for Dummies book I bought at the same time. I only shell out money for reference-type books and this one has been a wonderful addition to my library!
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