Part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame.
First created by legendary sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar, and now updated, here are thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you'll find all of the big name baseball heroes like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Ernie Banks, Pete Rose, Denny McLain, Ty Cobb, and a lot of information that will be new to even the most devoted fans:

Highest batting averages not to win batting titles

Home-run leaders by state of birth

Players on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season

Most triples by position, season

Winners of two "legs" of triple crown since last winner

Oldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA

Career pitching leaders under six feet tall

Managers replaced wile team was in first place

Hall of Famers whose sons played in the majors

Players with palindromic surnames

And so much more!

Not just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!