Strike Four - The Evolution of Baseball (Hardcover)

Baseball began as a schoolyard game, brought to America by the colonists. It evolved rapidly over the second half of the nineteenth century, with innovations and rule changes continuing throughout the twentieth century and into the modern era. But why and how did these changes take place? In Strike Four: The Evolution of Baseball, Richard Hershberger examines the national pastime's development, from the reasoning behind new rules and innovations to the consequences of these changes-both intended and unintended-that often led to a new round of modifications. Topics examined include the dropped third strike, foul territory, nine innings, tagging up, balls and strikes, tie games, equipment, the infield fly rule, and many more. Ultimately, this book provides the reader with a narrative history of how baseball evolved from an informal folk game to the sport played in ballparks around the world today. As such, Strike Four is a wonderful reference for sports fans and historians of all generations.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2019
Authors:	Richard Hershberger
Foreword by:	John Thorn
Dimensions:	236 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-2114-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Baseball Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	1-5381-2114-X
Barcode:	9781538121146

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