The Baseball Maniac s Almanac
Release on 2019-02-19 | by Bert Randolph Sugar

Bob Costas ASE B 5TH EDITION Edited by Bert Randolph Sugar with Ken Samelson The ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, and WITHOUT QUESTION GREATEST BOOK OF FACTS, FIGURES, and ASTONISHING LISTS EVER COMPLED THE BASEBALL MANIAC'S ALMANAC 5TH EDITION.

The Baseball Maniac s Almanac
  • Author: Bert Randolph Sugar
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • ISBN: 9781683582410
  • Category: Sports & Recreation
  • Page: 480
  • View: 331

An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of The Baseball Maniac’s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find: Highest batting averages not to win batting titles Home-run leaders by state of birth Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season Most triples by position, season Winners of two “legs” of triple crown since last winner Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA Career pitching leaders under six feet tall Managers replaced wile team was in first place Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors Players with palindromic surnames And so much more! Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!

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