The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
by Bill James
Description
A sweeping, unconventional history of American baseball, this volume traces the game decade by decade through its changing players, ballparks, rules, organizations, and defining moments. Bill James then turns to the sport’s greatest individual talents, ranking the top 100 players at every position and using his innovative Win Shares system to compare stars across radically different eras. Rich with statistical insight, colorful anecdotes, and lively player portraits—ranging from hilarious to poignant—the book challenges accepted wisdom while illuminating how and why baseball evolved. Both an indispensable reference and an entertaining work of baseball scholarship, it offers a fresh perspective for devoted fans and newcomers alike.
Available Editions
paperback
Free Press
Published Jan 1, 2003
1012 pages
ISBN: 9780743227223
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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