Comments on: The USSM Reading List http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/ Seattle Mariners blog and general baseball discussion Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:35:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kyle http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-63420 Kyle Fri, 26 Aug 2005 18:57:10 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-63420 Another great book about scouting is: "Prophet of the Sandlots" by Mark Winegardner. And any reading list about baseball should include: "A False Spring" by Pat Jordan (even though its not about analysis or strategy). Another great book about scouting is: “Prophet of the Sandlots” by Mark Winegardner. And any reading list about baseball should include: “A False Spring” by Pat Jordan (even though its not about analysis or strategy).

]]> By: John D. http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-46663 John D. Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:03:13 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-46663 David Block's BASEBALL BEFORE WE KNEW IT is a must-read for anyone interested in the search for the origins of the game. Along the way, Block debunks the Abner Doubleday myth, and reveals a previously unmentioned connection between A. J. Spalding and Doubleday. Here's a NY TIMES Book Review provided by SABR's Larry Boes: NY Times' Book Review by Mark Lamster of David Block's "Baseball Before We Knew It" (Univ. of Neb. Press, 2005)--a splendid compendium of all known references in print in the USA, England and Europe, tracing its origins to 17th C. and earlier ball-bat-and-base games, totally refuting the Abner Doubleday concoction of Albert Spalding, the claim for the 1849 rules of the Knickerbocker Club of New York, and its attribution to the English game of "rounders," with speculative and scholarly diversions into other curiosities. Having read most of it myself, I highly recommend it as a 340 pp. treasure trove of baseball antiquity with reproduced engravings and drawings and a genealogical chart of the possible provenance of baseball and related ball & bat games. Larry Boes NOTE - Only the first 163 pages is the story of the search for baseball's roots. The remainder consists of bibliography, notes, and appendices. David Block’s BASEBALL BEFORE WE KNEW IT is a must-read for anyone interested in the search for the origins of the game. Along the way, Block debunks the Abner Doubleday myth, and reveals a previously unmentioned connection between A. J. Spalding and Doubleday.
Here’s a NY TIMES Book Review provided by SABR’s Larry Boes:

NY Times’ Book Review by Mark Lamster of David Block’s “Baseball Before We Knew It” (Univ. of Neb. Press, 2005)–a splendid compendium of all known references in print in the USA, England and Europe, tracing its origins to 17th C. and earlier ball-bat-and-base games, totally refuting the Abner Doubleday concoction of Albert Spalding, the claim for the 1849 rules of the Knickerbocker Club of New York, and its attribution to the English game of “rounders,” with speculative and scholarly diversions into other curiosities. Having read most of it myself, I highly recommend it as a 340 pp. treasure trove of baseball antiquity with reproduced engravings and drawings and a genealogical chart of the possible provenance of baseball and related ball & bat games. Larry Boes

NOTE – Only the first 163 pages is the story of the search for baseball’s roots. The remainder consists of bibliography, notes, and appendices.

]]> By: John D. http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-19440 John D. Thu, 24 Mar 2005 07:56:29 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-19440 I was in JACKSON STREET BOOKS today, and noted that there are four (4) copies of the BASEBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA remaining--$10.00/ea. I was in JACKSON STREET BOOKS today, and noted that there are four (4) copies of the BASEBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA remaining–$10.00/ea.

]]> By: John D. http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-18615 John D. Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:26:43 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-18615 Re: (# 39) SHOELESS JOE - Some people have reservations about that book. Some people, for instance, don't even consider it to be Kinsella's best baseball novel. Noted SABR researcher Phil Lowry writes, "The IOWA BASEBALL CONFEDERACY, by W.P. Kinsella, is the greatest baseball novel ever written." (SABR's THE BASEBALL RESEARCH JOURNAL, Nr. 33, p. 9) Re: (# 39) SHOELESS JOE – Some people have reservations about that book.
Some people, for instance, don’t even consider it to be Kinsella’s best baseball novel. Noted SABR researcher Phil Lowry writes, “The IOWA BASEBALL CONFEDERACY, by W.P. Kinsella, is the greatest baseball novel ever written.”
(SABR’s THE BASEBALL RESEARCH JOURNAL, Nr. 33, p. 9)

]]> By: Bill Fugazi http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-18353 Bill Fugazi Sat, 12 Mar 2005 01:41:47 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-18353 I can't believe nobody mentioned "Shoeless Joe." I know, it's more of a sentamental drama, but still-- you can't tell me you guys don't watch Field of Dreams every April. I can’t believe nobody mentioned “Shoeless Joe.” I know, it’s more of a sentamental drama, but still– you can’t tell me you guys don’t watch Field of Dreams every April.

]]> By: John D. http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-18101 John D. Wed, 09 Mar 2005 18:07:37 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-18101 I forgot: JACKSON STREET BOOKS, (206) 324-7000, Hrs: M-F 10:30 - 7, S 10:30-6, closed Sunday. [Unpaid (and unsolicited) advertisment.] I forgot: JACKSON STREET BOOKS, (206) 324-7000, Hrs: M-F 10:30 – 7,
S 10:30-6, closed Sunday.
[Unpaid (and unsolicited) advertisment.]

]]> By: John D. http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-18030 John D. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 23:54:07 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-18030 Anyway: one of the owners augmented the inventory of this new/used book store, by contributing his personal baseball library (more than 1000 books). There are still 200-300 left; and some titles that enabled me to fill in my own collection. You might consider doing the same. ________ *It's JACKSON STREET BOOKS, in Promenade (middle of West building) at 23rd and Jackson. Buses # 14 and # 48 go right by there. (Consult Metro's Trip, Planner.)If you're driving, consult Map Quest.) [BTW, guess who was the Mariners 36th pick in the '92 Draft.] Anyway: one of the owners augmented the inventory of this new/used book store, by contributing his personal baseball library (more than 1000 books).
There are still 200-300 left; and some titles that enabled me to fill in my own collection. You might consider doing the same.
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*It’s JACKSON STREET BOOKS, in Promenade (middle of West building) at 23rd and Jackson. Buses # 14 and # 48 go right by there. (Consult Metro’s Trip, Planner.)If you’re driving, consult Map Quest.)
[BTW, guess who was the Mariners 36th pick in the '92 Draft.]

]]> By: John http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-16090 John Mon, 14 Feb 2005 07:26:03 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-16090 Re # 34: Why don't you look into Will Carroll's SAVING THE PITCHER? * [This excerpt could contain the info you seek (Chapter 5 of a twelve chapter book)]: http://www.qcbaseball.com/skills/pitching_savingthepitcher3.aspx ________ *Will used to publish a free newsletter UNDER THE KNIFE. He now publishes it as part of BP's premium offerings. IMO, he's pretty good. Re # 34: Why don’t you look into Will Carroll’s SAVING THE PITCHER? * [This excerpt could contain the info you seek (Chapter 5 of a twelve chapter book)]:
http://www.qcbaseball.com/skills/pitching_savingthepitcher3.aspx
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*Will used to publish a free newsletter UNDER THE KNIFE. He now publishes it as part of BP’s premium offerings. IMO, he’s pretty good.

]]> By: JJM http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-15400 JJM Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:27:01 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-15400 Oops, I'll use proper english this time. Will someone please suggest a book on pitching mechanics? Oops, I’ll use proper english this time. Will someone please suggest a book on pitching mechanics?

]]> By: JJM http://www.ussmariner.com/2004/12/04/the-ussm-reading-list/comment-page-1/#comment-15399 JJM Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:25:46 +0000 http://ussmariner.com/?p=2097#comment-15399 Could anyone suggest a book on pitching mechanics? Could anyone suggest a book on pitching mechanics?

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