Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders - (Paperback)

The Big Book of Baseball Blunders is a must-read for any baseball fan! This comprehensive guide explores the worst decisions, stupidest moments, and perplexing blunders in baseball history.

From famous bloopers to little-known gaffes, Rob Neyer provides an in-depth examination of the game's rich history through the lens of its sometimes hilarious, often depressing, and always fascinating blunders. Discover why the Chicago White Sox missed out on a great hitter in 1919, what Babe Ruth was thinking when he tried to steal in the World Series, and how one-armed Pete Gray cost the Browns a pennant.

Find out how winning a coin toss led to the Dodgers losing the National League pennant on Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'round the World," and how the Frank Robinson-for-Milt Pappas deal truly damaged the Red Sox. Learn about the worst mistakes made by Red Sox manager Don Zimmer in 1978, the Yankees trade that was even worse than swapping Jay Buhner for Ken Phelps, and what non-move cost Buck Showalter a job and gave Joe Torre the opportunity of a lifetime.

Get the inside scoop on Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS and why Pedro Martinez wound up throwing his 123rd pitch. With separate chapters reviewing terrible trades and draft picks, as well as teams that fell just short of first place, this book is a must-read for any baseball fan looking to gain a deeper understanding of the game's history and its most memorable blunders.

So don't wait - get your copy of The Big Book of Baseball Blunders today!