BASEBALL STRATEGIES

You guide to the game within the game

Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also
explains why. Developed by an all-star cast of coaches
selected by the American Baseball Coaches Association,
Baseball Strategies is the most comprehensive resource ever
written on the tactical aspects of the game. Providing the
content are 18 of the game’s top strategists, including several
coaches whose teams have totaled more than 1,000 wins and
have won national championships.

Meet every decision-making challenge, from setting the most
ffective lineup at the plate and in the field to deciding what
play to call and when to call it in tight game situations. Should
a runner be sent on a 2-2 pitch with one out? Should a hitter
be walked to allow for a force-out even if the next batter is an
RBI leader? When should a pitcher hold a runner on base
from the stretch position or pitch from a more comfortable full
windup? The analyses and answers to all of these questions
and many more can be found in this book.

In part I, you’ll learn the specifics of offense, from
determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and
weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The
contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch
Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part
II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore
pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting
down hitters, stopping baserunners, and fielding the position.
In Parts III and Parts IV, you’ll learn better defensive
strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from
George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few.

Take a big tactical lead on your opponent. From position-
specific responsibilities to situation-specific options to
adjusting to the level of competition to altering your game
plan in the middle innings, Baseball Strategies covers all the
bases to give you a winning advantage in thinking the game.