America's PastimeFor oh so many people, baseball, books, and summer go together. Here are but a few interesting titles for those who share this belief... and just so you know, East Hampton does...
Catcher: How the Man Behind the Plate Became an American Folk Hero by Peter Morris traces the history and development of the catcher’s position. In the 19th century, catchers wore no protective gear; played without padding, masks, or even gloves and these conditions made baseball a very different game than it is today.
As They See ’Em: A Fan’s Travels in the Land of the Umpires by Bruce Weber examines the game from the umpire’s perspective. Rather than focus on specific players, this book presents a unique view from those who've worked behind the plate.
Baseball Between the Numbers: Why Everything You Knew About the Game is Wrong, edited by experts at Baseball Prospectus, this book utilizes mathematics and statistics to tell important baseball stories. For coaches and fans who enjoy strategies and analysis, this book is a continuous treat.
Fun for Fans
If you love baseball in all of its forms your family can enjoy an inexpensive evening out with any of the following professional baseball teams, affiliated and unaffiliated, with Major League Baseball™:
New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins)
Connecticut Defenders (San Francisco Giants)
Bridgeport Bluefish (Unaffiliated)
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