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Baseball books span the spectrum from the All-Stars to the
has-beens but invariably overlook the endless string of things that
could have happened but didn't. Baseball's Memorable Misses fills
that void, pointing out little-known facts perfect for both rabid
and casual fans. Who knew that Willie Mays never won an RBI crown
or that Stan Musial hit the most home runs in one day but never led
his league in a season? Nolan Ryan had zero Cy Young Awards despite
owning records for strikeouts and no-hitters. Roger Clemens, on the
other hand, had a record seven Cy Youngs and two 20-strikeout games
but zero no-hitters.There were also zero no-hitters by Greg Maddux,
who has more wins than any living pitcher. Players took zeroes and
sometimes double-zeroes as uniform numbers. Veteran baseball writer
Dan Schlossberg delves into the previously-unknown world of
baseball zeroes, exploring everything from Christy Mathewson's zero
runs allowed in the 1905 World Series to the three perfect games
pitched in Yankee Stadium. This book also reveals that there were
zero no-hitters pitched by Pirates at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field
even though visiting pitchers did not fall victim to that hex.
There have been zero players who hit five home runs in one game but
two who have hit five in one day. This is a book of Almost But Not
Quite (ABNQ for short) but also a book that suggests baseball's
second century can be almost as intriguing as its first. With the
help of author Doug Lyons, who wrote the foreword, and celebrated
baseball cartoonist Ronnie Joyner, this is also a utilitarian
volume, perfect for the living room coffee table or even the
bathroom. Like the game itself, Baseball's Memorable Misses is
fun--and perfect for rain delays in season or off-season enjoyment.
An unforgettable look at a lifetime of baseball packed with humor
and passion for the game. With a career that has now touched eight
decades, Jim Kaat has had a prime front row seat for baseball's
continuing evolution. Not only was he a major-league pitcher for 25
seasons, but his time as a pitching coach and his many years as a
broadcaster have given him a singular long view of the game. In
Good as Gold, Kaat weaves the tale of a lifetime, taking fans on
the field, into the clubhouse, and behind the mic as only he can.
Full of priceless stories from New York, Minnesota, and across the
major leagues, this honest and engaging autobiography gives fans a
rare seat alongside Kaat on a tour of baseball history.
Joe Castiglione is one of a few select announcers whose
voice harkens fans back to the home field of their favourite team.
After 30 years, his commentary has become as much a part of
Boston Red Sox lore as the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole, and
Yawkey Way. In this chronicle, the beloved broadcaster offers his
insider account of one of the most dominant baseball teams of the
past decade—from the heartbreaking 1986 World Series and the
turbulent 1990s to the magical 2004 American League Central Series
and World Series, the 2007 championship season, and the state of
the team today. Castiglione takes fans behind the microphone and
into the champagne soaked clubhouse, hotels, and back rooms where
even media had no access, and recounts such tales of his tenure as
his friendship with Pedro Martinez and what it was like to ride in
the Duck Tour boats during Boston’s victory parades.
Veteran broadcaster Joe Castiglione has seen his share of
heartbreaking games, especially from his vantage point at Fenway
Park where he has called the Red Sox games for the last 20 years.
In his newest book, Castiglione not only recounts the drama from
the booth in Boston, but also his travels and baseball adventures
throughout the country in his previous stints with the Cleveland
Indians and Milwaukee Brewers over his 30-year career. Special
chapters are devoted to favorite players, spring training, major
league cities and the business of sports broadcasting.
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