The evolution of pitching in major league baseball /

"The author discusses the changes in rules that helped mold baseball into its modern form, and discusses innovators, early stars, and modern day standouts. The book explores rule changes, adaptations to pitching and pitching strategies, and the effect of pitcher injuries and conditioning, among...

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Main Author: McNeil, William
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., [2006]
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Summary:"The author discusses the changes in rules that helped mold baseball into its modern form, and discusses innovators, early stars, and modern day standouts. The book explores rule changes, adaptations to pitching and pitching strategies, and the effect of pitcher injuries and conditioning, among other influences"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-226) and index.
ISBN:0786424680 (softcover : alk. paper)