"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 Manager More than 100 Illustrations & Play Diagrams Don'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 performance Decipher all of the baseball jargon used on and off the field Assemble a killer fantasy team with tips for picking the right players Stay at the top of your game with expert advice on conditioning and exercise Polish your hitting, fielding, pitching, and baserunning skills Get expert advice from star players on how to play each position Play it safe -- suit up yourself or your team with the right gear Discover the coaching dos and don'ts to keep your team motivated Tip your hat to the greatest players then and now -- from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds.