Pure Baseball: Pitch by Pitch for the Advanced Fan

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Summary: A classic!
Review: This is one of those rare books that makes you feel so much more intelligent after reading it. If you want to know the hidden game that is happening under your noses and inside the players heads, if you want to know about hit-and-runs and hitting the cut-off man and all the other things that don't make the highlight reel, this is the book.

The only thing that can make this better would be another edition, reflecting the changes in the game. Most of the players in the book have since retired, but that doesn't change how applicable the book is. It is a timeless piece.

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Summary: A Great Book For Anyone Looking To Get More Out Of Baseball
Review: This may be the best book on baseball I have ever read. I didn't care for Hernandez as a player but his insights as an author are unmistakeable. Learn what to expect in all kinds of game situations including fielder's responsibilities, manager's tendencies, and especially the chess game between the hitter and the pitcher.