The Baseball Fan's Companion: How to Master the Subtleties of the World's Most Complex Team Sport and Learn to Watch the Game Like an Expert. Este artículo no está disponible.The Baseball Fan's Companion: How to Master the Subtleties of the World's Most Complex Team Sport and Learn to Watch the Game Like an Expert

The Baseball Fan's Companion covers everything from the basic rules to the all-important strategies of the game - some simple and others wonderfully complex. You'll learn how a "double switch" works, the difference between a slider and a curve, the subtle methods umpires use to run and control the show, and even how keeping score in writing can greatly enhance your involvement in and enjoyment of the game. And you'll also hear about the business side of this mega-dollar sport, from free agency to no-cut contracts to the roles of GMs, owners, and the labor union.

For the fan who just needs to brush up on America's favorite pastime to the novice learning the finer points of the game, The Baseball Fan's Companion stands ready at the plate to answer all your questions.From the pitcher to the hitter, the strategy. of each position is covered, complex rules are explained, and baseball terminology is demystified. Intermingled in all this handy information are sidebars and boxes filled with fun and useful tidbits -- from The Most Frequently Unenforced Rules list to the Pine-Tar Game, from Jimmy Piersall's Backwards Home Run to the Most Notorious Disputed Plays in Major League History. Hard-to-find facts on the business side of the game are included here as well, covering everything from no-cut contracts to free agency.