Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
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| Author | Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Wheeler, John N. (John Neville), 1886- |
| Title | Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside" by Christy Mathewson is a firsthand account of the game of baseball, authored during the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of professional baseball through the eyes of one of the greatest pitchers of his time, providing insights into the strategies and challenges faced in the sport. Through anecdotes and experiences, Mathewson offers readers a glimpse into the intense environment of Major League Baseball, highlighting the mental and physical demands placed on players. At the start of the book, Mathewson discusses some of the most challenging batters he has faced, emphasizing their unique hitting styles and how he has adapted his pitching techniques to counter them. Through the stories of notable players like Joe Tinker and Fred Clarke, he illustrates the psychological strategies at play during a game, where intuition and experience often dictate success. The opening sets the stage for further explorations into the intricacies of pitching and the dynamics of baseball, engaging sports enthusiasts with its mix of personal narrative and practical expertise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925 |
| Subject | Pitching (Baseball) |
| Subject | Baseball -- United States -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33291 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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