batting (baseball)

A boy becomes a phenomenal baseball player one summer when a mysterious stranger resembling Babe Ruth befriends him.

Presents an inside look at the mind games and personal challenges and strategies involved in the game of baseball from the perspectives of pitcher Bob Gibson and hitter Reggie Jackson, and covers their thoughts on topics such as umpires and changes to the game over time.

"We are in a historic era for the home run. The 2017 season saw the most homers ever, with 2016 and 2018 close behind, a shift that has transformed the way the game is played. . . Wall Street Journal national baseball writer Jared Diamond reveals that the secret behind this unprecedented shift isn't steroids or the stitching of the baseballs, it's the most elemental explanation of all: the swing. [Diamond] . . . tracks a group of baseball's biggest stars-- including Aaron Judge and J.D. Martinez--who remade their swings under the tutelage of a band of renegade coaches, and remade the game of baseball in the process"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the ten greatest hitters in the history of baseball"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how to hit a baseball, including how to hold and swing a bat.

Chronicles the story of the legendary baseball star, his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, and the longest hitting streak in baseball history, which united the country on the brink of World War II.

Brief profiles of such hard-hitting baseball players as Barry Bonds, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Hank Aaron.

"Ben and his friends are so excited to play in their town's All-Star Baseball league. But in the first game of the season, Ben gets hit by a pitch. It's never happened to him before and it shakes him up...Another player on Ben's team, Justin, is acting really weirdly. Ben's known Justin for a while and they're friendly, but he's not one of Ben's closest 'boys.' Justin is the team's best hitter but his behavior on and off the field is erratic...Ben discovers that Justin's family is having some problems and Justin is thinking about quitting the team. Like good teammates do, Justin helps Ben deal with his hitting issues, while Ben is there for his friend as he is struggling." back cover.

Analyzes the concept and practice of team offense and presents ten Absolutes of good hitting.