Schwarz, Alan

Examines the lives and careers of ten of most promising young players in major league baseball, including Derek Jeter, Nomar Garciaparra, and Billy Wagner, and discusses the challenges they faced in reaching their goals, and their dedication to the sport. Includes photographs and statistics.

Chronicles the history of baseball statistics throughout the game's more than 150 years, discussing fans' fascination with the numbers and profiling people who have shaped the field, including Henry Chadwick, inventor of the first box score, and John Dewan, creator of the sports data company STATS Incorporated.

Presents biographical and statistical information about some of the best baseball players.

Presents a collection of personal memories of famous baseball legends including Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and Cal Ripken Jr.