Download or read book Wacky Baseball Trivia written by Matt Chandler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes a variety of trivia facts about baseball"--
Download or read book The Baseball Fanbook written by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Become a Hardball Know-It-All The next book in the Fanbook series from Sports Illustrated Kids, The Baseball Fanbook has all the nerdy-cool insider knowledge that fans ready for next-level, in-depth stats need to know to impress their friends, family, coaches, and any season ticket holders they may meet. Tailor-made for baseball fanatics ages 8 and up who know the basics of the sport they love, may play it, and are looking to become super fans, this new fanbook is filled with fun trivia, unique lingo, and illustrated behind-the-skills how-to's. Chapters include Team Tidbits (salient baseball facts about every MLB team), Think Like a Manager (essential strategies to understand), He Reminds Me Of (compares current players to legendary greats of AmericaÕs favorite pastime), and much more!
Download or read book Baseball Facts Fun Activity Book written by Tony J. Tallarico and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What position did Babe Ruth play for the Red Sox? Who is credited with organizing baseball's rules? (Hint: it's not Abner Doubleday.) How much does an official baseball weigh? Where and when was Major League Baseball's first night game played? Discover the answers to these and dozens of other trivia questions related to America's favorite pastime with this playful book. Young baseball fans are sure to pick up some interesting stats while having nine innings of fun with these 39 winning activities. Crossword puzzles, mazes, find-the-differences, and other challenges offer fascinating facts related to the game and its players. No need to worry about striking out — complete solutions appear at the end.
Download or read book The Little Giant Book of Baseball Facts written by Michael J. Pellowski and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides more than one-thousand baseball facts about pennant races, pitching feats, hitting achievements, player nicknames, and baseball slang.
Download or read book Baseball FAQ written by Tom DeMichael and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (FAQ Pop Culture). Was Abner Doubleday the architect of baseball? What exactly did it mean to be a "professional" baseball player in the 1870s? What goes on in the front office? What exactly is the Eephus pitch? What are "the tools of ignorance"? Readers will find the answers to these questions and many others in the pages of this remarkable baseball reference that's essential reading for fans of the game. Part history book, part instructional guide, and part reference manual, Baseball FAQ covers all the bases from the rules of the game to the ballparks of yesterday and today, from the minors to the major league, from the stats to the food. This engaging, compulsively readable tome offers baseball fans of all ages a wealth of fun facts and anecdotes on America's favorite pastime, including sections on the All-American Girls Professional Ball League, the Negro Leagues, the basic skills of baseball, baseball in the movies, the scandals, and the Hall of Famers.
Download or read book 500 Amazing Incredible Baseball Facts for Kids written by Michael Paws and published by Michael Paws. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there someone in your life who loves baseball? Are they one of those individuals, young or old, who relishes every pitch, swing, and home run, eager to soak up every detail about America's favorite pastime? Whether they're a budding player eager to learn, a new fan discovering the magic of the game, or a seasoned enthusiast with a deep-seated passion for baseball history, this book is their ticket to a deeper appreciation and understanding. Inside our detailed book, your baseball fan will explore: - Over 500 fascinating, enlightening, and sometimes quirky baseball facts and trivia. - Insightful explorations into the art of batting, the strategy of game-changing plays, and profiles of legendary figures who've shaped the sport. - Stories of baseball's most memorable comebacks, detailing how teams defied the odds to claim victory from the jaws of defeat. - Narratives of the game's greatest rivalries, bringing to life the competitive spirit that fuels both players and fans. - Anecdotes of influential women in baseball, celebrating their contributions and achievements in a male-dominated sport. - This is simply the perfect gift for the baseball lover in your life! Here are some sneak peeks from the wealth of information they'll discover: Did you know that the longest professional baseball game lasted an astonishing 33 innings, unfolding over eight hours of play? Or that one of the most iconic defensive plays involved a barehanded catch and throw while tumbling over a bullpen bench? Can you guess the baseball superstar who, known for his leadership and iconic jump-throw, became the face of the New York Yankees for a generation? This book is more than just a list of facts; it's a tribute to the diverse and colorful world of baseball, crafted to satisfy the curiosity of fans young and old alike. So, whether you’re just getting into baseball or you have a friend who loves the game... Don't hesitate. Immerse yourself in this extensive compilation of baseball knowledge and heritage. It's more than a gift; it's a deep dive into the essence of the game. Are you ready to explore? Get your copy today!
Download or read book Baseball Teams Facts for Fun written by Wyatt Michaels and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball team fans, just how extensive is your understanding of America's pastime? Can you name the baseball team that won the World Series in one of the biggest upsets in World Series history? Or the team that has won more games than any other professional sports team in North America? What about which team was the fastest expansion team to win a World Series? Baseball has been considered America's pastime for a number of years. Baseball history is long and colorful. Its players and teams have played in games before the Great Depression to our current day and age. Families and communities gather to watch their children play at the local ballpark or sit around the living room to watch a national game on television. The game has been shaped by the numerous teams that have played in it. Like in every popular sport, fans love to show off their knowledge about the teams and famous games. With this book, you'll be able to see who, you, or a friend or family member, is the bigger baseball fan. This interactive book focuses on the National League portion of Major League Baseball. You're sure to have a great time. More of the same teams but different questions are available in book 2!
Download or read book Baseball Teams Facts for Fun written by Wyatt Michaels and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball team fans, just how extensive is your understanding of America's pastime? Can you name which team has played the youngest player ever to play in a major league game? Or the team that was a National League champion but refused to play in the World Series? What about for which team did two of the three top home-run hitters play? Baseball has been considered America's pastime for a number of years. Baseball history is long and colorful. Its players and teams have played in games before the Great Depression to our current day and age. Families and communities gather to watch their children play at the local ballpark or sit around the living room to watch a national game on television. The game has been shaped by the numerous teams that have played in it. Like in every popular sport, fans love to show off their knowledge about the teams and famous games. With this book, you'll be able to see who, you, or a friend or family member, is the bigger baseball fan. This interactive book focuses on the National League portion of Major League Baseball. You're sure to have a great time. Book 1 is also available with more questions about the same teams.
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Baseball written by Ryan Nagelhout and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baseball is known as Americas pastime, and it has plenty of history to explore. Readers will love learning wacky facts about baseball and discover who holds some of its most elusive records, like the rare unassisted triple play! The longest game in Major League history and some of its most amazing seasons are also explored with exciting photographs and engaging graphics to help chronicle these feats. This fast-paced book delivers readers fact after factjust like the hardest fastball pitchers pound the strike zone with ease.
Download or read book Baseball Teams Facts for Fun written by Wyatt Michaels and published by Speedy Publishing Books. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like in every popular sport, fans love to show off their knowledge about the teams and famous games. With this book, you'll be able to see who, you, or a friend or family member, is the bigger baseball fan. This interactive book focuses on the National League portion of Major League Baseball. You're sure to have a great time. More of the same teams but different questions are available in book 2!
Download or read book 50 Facts about the Chicago Cubs written by Mike McCandless and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baseball written by Ron Martriano and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jam-packed with cool baseball trivia, history-making records, unforgettable moments, and wacky true tales of your favorite games, players and events. This book hits a grand slam right out of the park! A perfect gift for the die-hard fan of America's favorite pasttime. Baseball is rich in anecdotes about team superstitions (from the black cat that haunted the Cubs to the "Curse of the Babe"), the antics of the superstars, and other facts that come out of left field. Think today's umpires have a temper? Wait till you read about the 19th century New Jersey ump who pulled out a gun and shoved it in the face of a player who came at him with a bat. Or about the time three Brooklyn Dodger runners found themselves at third base--together. Fans will laugh, they'll learn--and they won't put this down!
Download or read book Baseball Bits written by Dan Schlossberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ah, baseball . . . the great American pastime, the reason so many people of all ages sit glued to their televisions or brave the traffic every weekend-because they love the game. For those who are captivated by the game season after season, year after year, Baseball Bitsis the quintessential little reference. Written and compiled by baseball expert Dan Schlossberg, this book is chock-full of the best trivia, information, and fun facts about the game. Featuring interviews with players, managers, and other baseball professionals, as well as never-before-told baseball stories, Baseball Bitsis sure to be a "hit" with just about anyone who's interested in the game. But that's not all, because beyond the stories and trivia, the die-hard fan also wants the most recent information that affects this season. What are the latest trades, and how will they affect his favourite teams? What are the best players' current stats, and will anyone be breaking any major records soon? That's where the second component of the book comes in-a companion website. Readers will find the essential information they seek on player stats and team developments on Dan Schlossberg's special website, offered just for readers of Baseball Bits. Inside each book is a password that lets readers log onto the site for up-to-the-minute information only available there. The site is guaranteed to be updated at least once a month-more frequently during the season-to provide readers with everything they need to know about the current season.
Download or read book The Baseball Fanbook written by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Become a Hardball Know-It-All The next book in the Fanbook series from Sports Illustrated Kids, The Baseball Fanbook has all the nerdy-cool insider knowledge that fans ready for next-level, in-depth stats need to know to impress their friends, family, coaches, and any season ticket holders they may meet. Tailor-made for baseball fanatics ages 8 and up who know the basics of the sport they love, may play it, and are looking to become super fans, this new fanbook is filled with fun trivia, unique lingo, and illustrated behind-the-skills how-to's. Chapters include Team Tidbits (salient baseball facts about every MLB team), Think Like a Manager (essential strategies to understand), He Reminds Me Of (compares current players to legendary greats of America's favorite pastime), and much more!
Download or read book The Baseball Fan s Bucket List written by Jenna Santelli and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No sport's fans are more in touch with the history and ephemera of their game than baseball fans. Hitting the sweet spot of our national pastime, The Baseball Fan's Bucket List presents a list of 162 ''absolute must'' things to do, see, get, and experience before you kick the bucket. Entries range from visiting Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ (site of the first pro baseball game), to starting a baseball card collection; experiencing Opening Day; attending your favorite team's Fantasy Camp; reading classic books like Ball Four, and much more! Each entry includes interesting facts, entertaining trivia, and practical information about the activity, item, or travel destination. Also included is a complete checklist so the reader can keep a running tally of their Bucket-List achievements. With today's tabloid stories of steroid abuse and off-the-field shenanigans encroaching on baseball's idyllic charm, this unique guidebook encourages readers to celebrate all that's good about being a fan.
Download or read book The Best Book of Baseball Facts Stats written by Luke Friend and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheney fans 21 in 16 innings. In 1962, Washington Senator's pitcher Tom Cheney set a major league strike-out record: twenty-one batters in a sixteen inning marathon. These events and much more are collected in a comprehensive and compact compendium, The Best Book of Baseball Facts and Stats. Information packed, this book records all the important players, teams, games and statistics, and: Profiles of more than one hundred current and all-time great players Charts the Major League franchises from their beginnings to their current standings Details every World Series since 1903 and many other key games Highlights the contributions of the best managers and how they shaped the game Celebrates the great stadiums like Fenway's Green Monster and Wrigley Field Discusses the facts behind the notorious scandals and controversies Lists comprehensive statistics for each position: single-game and single-season leaders for both the regular season and championships Lists award winners, MVPs, rookies of the year, and Hall of Fame inductees. Do you know the 1954 American League MVP? Want to read the most famous Yogi-ism? Enjoy reading the extraordinary achievements of the baseball's finest players? The Best Book of Baseball Facts and Stats is the ideal reference for baseball fans of all ages.
Download or read book The Complete Baseball Record Fact Book written by Sporting News and published by . This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 2006, The SPORTING NEWS, a baseball authority since 1886, has combined its Complete Baseball Record Book and the Major League Fact Book into a new and exciting volume. The Complete Baseball Record and Fact Book includes everything found in the Record book, an annual publication since 1909, plus complementary material previously found in the Fact book. When baseball fans talk about the Record Book, this is the book they mean. The 2006 edition, bigger than ever and easier to use, deserves a place in the home of serious baseball fans everywhere.The 2006 Complete Baseball Record & Fact Book includes: 7 Highlights for every big-league season from 1876-20057 Regular-season, All-Star game, playoffs and World Series records updated through the 2005 season7 Individual player and team recordsCareer milestones lists that show where players rank
