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  • Paperback: 386 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (June 10, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 039334438X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393344387
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsNow I Know!
By M. J. Shilobrit on June 26, 2013
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This book is a must for the casual and hard core fan of the game of baseball. The author has spent much time, energy and effort to research the rules and regs and breaks it down so everyone who reads this book will end up with a better understanding of the the game. A great read and reference to add to your collection! Major League Umpires should be required to carry one with them wherever they go....
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe story behind the rule.
By HB on August 16, 2013
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The author has a great technique. He first describes a game situation that really took place sometime in the past. He then asks the reader to decide what the umpire should have decided. He then quotes the rule and tells the reader what the umpire actually decided. Sometimes, in his opinion, the umpire makes a mistake. Sometimes, rules are later changed to address unusual situations. The author will often suggest other scenarios and explain how they are impacted by the rule. A book about rules could be dry and boring. This one is informative, engaging and enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI didn't know
By Sara'smom on July 10, 2015
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So much interesting detail of plays that actually happened that baffle the players, managers and even some umpires. It gives you another view of the umpire's job: not only does he have to get the call right in a split second, but also has to get the call right based on complex rules.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBringing Baseball Rules to Life
By MJM-Dayton on August 4, 2013
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I can't but believe reading the actual baseball rule book would be anything but tedious and unappealing unless one were a true baseball fanatic . . . but explaining various rules using actual game sitautions should be enjoyable for most fans of the game . . . from what I have learned so far, I know this is one text I'll be picking up time and again . . . well done!
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe rules of the game for real situations.
By Bizon on June 6, 2014
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For anyone who has played or coached the game and for every serious fan this is a great read. The historical real game situations are memorable--and as a boomer era fan I remember some of the exact situations as they arose in games I'd seen on TV or read about even decades ago. And 2 of the examples actually came up in a riot of controversy in my son's high school games this year. I am impressed by the research that went into this effort. Extensively indexed for reference. It will be on my bookshelf permanently.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat alternative!
By Frank Donovan on May 15, 2014
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Being on the road a lot I find the audio extremely entertaining. I tried listening to the "Rule Book" while driving and almost fell asleep! I have also found that if I read the rule book while listening to the audio everything makes more sense ------
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5.0 out of 5 starsEasy read !
By missjonie on December 31, 2013
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If your a nut for baseball ...it is a must have my hubby had this book as a child (50 plus yrs ago) and was happy it had been updated !....there are many black and white pictures thru out ....The wording is not high tech and confusing ....I like it it because it makes a great conversation starter with your fellow baseball fans ...It is a fun book at a doable price
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3.0 out of 5 starsSame title, different decade
By Steven Sklar on December 17, 2013
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I haven't read the book (yet), but I noticed something right away. The author states that "All opinions and conclusions expressed in the book are mine alone". He also thanks various people who helped him, but one person who didn't receive any acknowledgment (as far as I could tell) was Harry Simmons, the author of a 1960 book by the very same title, and organized in a very similar situation/question/answer format. The reason I noticed this right away is that I read that book when I was growing up in the 1960s.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsHighly Recommended

I bought this book for my husband, a high school umpire. He read it while on vacation and not only enjoyed it, but learned more about the rules as well.

Published 1 month ago by Nancy L. Otto
5.0 out of 5 starsvery provocative

Given as a gift.

Published 3 months ago by SarasotaBill
4.0 out of 5 starsBaseball announcer translation guide.

A lot of typos in the glossary, possibly from formatting into Kindle.

Published 6 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!

Bought for my son who is big into baseball and he has educated himself and the rest of the family on some rules that we weren't familiar with. Great book!

Published 7 months ago by rk
5.0 out of 5 starsIf you enjoy baseball and think you understand the rules - read ...

If you enjoy baseball and think you understand the rules - read this book for a great challenge. You will be taught the rules in the most enjoyable fashion.

Published 11 months ago by donald casci
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great stuff for even the most knowledgeable baseball fans

Published 12 months ago by UncleFroggy
2.0 out of 5 starsYou htink you know baseball

It was too technical and is meant for more rabid fans than myself. I don't have the patience to watch an entire game.

Published 15 months ago by clyde turner
4.0 out of 5 starsFun read

Very interesting

Published 16 months ago by Bill M.
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome Book

This is a great book to help learn the small details in the game of baseball. I've been a baseball fan for ever but this book has helped me learn rules I didn't already know.

Published 22 months ago by G. Kindle
2.0 out of 5 starsA surfeit of trivia

As a baseball fan I received this as a gift. It contains some interesting information in the form of accounts of instances of rules being applied correctly or occasionally... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Richard Weaver

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