"There may not be anyone alive who knows more about baseball than Joe Morgan." ? Bob Costas, NBC Sports Broadcaster "Baseball For Dummies brings out the kid in every reader. A terrific book for people of all ages." ? Fred Opper, Hall of Fame Baseball Player and Coach, Fordham University "Joe Morgan knows baseball. In fact, he was one of the most intelligent players to ever play the game." ? Sparky Anderson, Three-time World Series-Winning ManagerMore than 100 Illustrations & Play DiagramsDon't Let the Game Throw You a Curve! One of baseball's greatest players takes you out to the ballpark and onto the field with clear explanations and illustrations, and grand-slam advice for getting the most out of this favorite international pastime. From pitching and hitting to the bull pen and batter's box ? Baseball For Dummies® has all the bases covered! Before the Peanuts and Cracker Jacks?Become stat savvy ? calculate batting and pitching performanceDecipher all of the baseball jargon used on and off the fieldAssemble a killer fantasy team with tips for picking the right playersStay at the top of your game with expert advice on conditioning and exercisePolish your hitting, fielding, pitching, and baserunning skillsGet expert advice from star players on how to play each positionPlay it safe ? suit up yourself or your team with the right gearDiscover the coaching dos and don'ts to keep your team motivatedTip your hat to the greatest players then and now ? from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds Read Less