{"product_id":"the-baseball-book-of-why","title":"The Baseball Book of Why","description":"Why do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a “southpaw\"? Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond?\n\nThis book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport’s five eras—Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era—it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting, and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball’s traditions began.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1493048872\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UMYP0049ND_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McCollister, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43141454659645,"sku":"31UMYP0049ND_ns","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1493048872-0.jpg?v=1777583635","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-baseball-book-of-why","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}