Baseball Fans Companion How to Watch the Game Like an Expert

This helpful guide to baseball covers everything from the basic rules to the all-important strategies of the game -- some simple & others complex. It tells you what each player on the field is doing whenever a ball is hit, & why. What to anticipate with each pitch thrown -- & before each pitch is thrown. How to watch a pitcher & figure out whether he should be replaced -- before it's too late. What a balkÓ is, & how to spot it. You'll learn how to watch baseball like a pro. Covers everything from the basic rules to the strategies 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, & the labor union. Photos.Bakalar, Nick is the author of 'Baseball Fans Companion How to Watch the Game Like an Expert' with ISBN 9780756756673 and ISBN 0756756677.