Throwback: A Big-League Catcher Tells How the Game Is Really Played (Paperback) by Jason Kendall, Lee Judge

from Stahl-Ricco

Overall, this is a very good book if you want to know how to play the game the "old school way"! Kendall lays it all out there, in almost a technical manual sort of way. He reminds me of the character Crash Davis from the movie "Bull Durham". I would highly recommend this for anyone who really wa...

from librarygeek33

It's unfortunate that no one else has rated this book. It's entertaining and informative. It's one of the most enjoyable baseball books I've read in awhile (and I've read a few) . The author, a former all star catcher, pulls no punches and exhibits a great respect for the history of the game. In ...

from Charlie

Many people complain that baseball is boring compared to other sports such as football and basketball. In one sense it is true, other sports have a time clock and there is a great deal more physical movement. However, if you truly understand the game, it will keep you riveted as you watch for all...

from Charlie

Many people complain that baseball is boring compared to other sports such as football and basketball. In one sense it is true, other sports have a time clock and there is a great deal more physical movement. However, if you truly understand the game, it will keep you riveted as you watch for all...