Baseball Strategies (Original PDF from Publisher)

Baseball Strategies, the most comprehensive resource ever written on the tactical aspects of the game, was developed by an all-star cast of coaches chosen by the American Baseball Coaches Association. 18 of the game’s top strategists, including several coaches whose teams have won national championships and totaled more than 1,000 wins, provide the content. Some books teach coaches and players what to do; this also explains why.

Meet every decision-making difficulty, from choosing the best lineup in the field and at the plate to determining when and what play to call in close games. Is it appropriate to send a runner with one out on a 2-2 pitch? Even if the following batter is an RBI leader, should a hitter be walked to make room for a force-out? When is it better for a pitcher to pitch from a more comfortable full windup or hold a runner on base from the stretch position? This book contains the analysis and solutions to all of these questions as well as many more.

In part I, you’ll learn the specifics of offense, from determining the hitting lineup to studying the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing pitcher and defense. The contributors to the offensive side of the game include Itch Jones, Mike Gillespie, Danny Hall, and Mark Johnson. In part II, experts such as Bob Bennett and John Winkin explore pitching from every angle, including strategies for shutting down hitters, stopping baserunners, and fielding the position. In Parts III and Parts IV, you’ll learn better defensive strategies for fine-tuning your strategic approach from George Horton, Jim Morris, and Bobo Brayton, just to name a few.

Gain a significant tactical advantage over your adversary. Baseball Strategies contains all you need to know to give you a competitive edge in the game, from situation-specific options to position-specific duties, to adapting to the level of competition to changing your game plan in the middle innings.