| Author: | James Charlton, Sally Cook | ISBN: | 9781452132228 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC | Publication: | February 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | James Charlton, Sally Cook |
| ISBN: | 9781452132228 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Publication: | February 25, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books LLC |
| Language: | English |
This guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the national pastime while covering ground from baseball's beginnings to today. This humorous mix of definitions and anecdotes is perfect for both lifelong baseball fans and rookies working up the ranks.
This guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator," this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the national pastime while covering ground from baseball's beginnings to today. This humorous mix of definitions and anecdotes is perfect for both lifelong baseball fans and rookies working up the ranks.
