Leveling the Field : An Encyclopedia of Baseball by G. Scott Thomas 2002 HC Book

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Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Country of Origin
United States
Pages
560 Pages
Year of Publication
2002
Special Attributes
Encyclopedia, Dust Jacket
Dimensions
9.3" x 8.3" x 1.8"
Subjects
Sports
Weight
50.2 oz.
Subject
Sports & Recreation
ISBN
9781579122553
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Running Press
ISBN-10
1579122558
ISBN-13
9781579122553
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2373763

Product Key Features

Book Title
Leveling the Field : An Encyclopedia of Baseball's All-Time Great Performances As Revealed Through Scientifically Adjusted Statistics
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Baseball / History, Baseball / General, Baseball / Statistics
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Type
Textbook
Author
G. Scott Thomas
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
50.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-026080
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
796.357/02/1
Edition Description
Teacher's edition
Synopsis
Who are the all-time greatest and why? This groundbreaking new method for ranking players and teams rewrites the record books and sets forth bold new answers to the age-old debates of baseball. It is nothing less than a revolution in baseball statistics. G. Scott Thomas has developed a series of mathematically precise, computer-generated formulas that adjust the statistics of every team. The results "level the field," creating a fair basis of comparison among generations of players-and the new picture that emerges is staggering. Here are just a few of the book's conclusions: - Babe Ruth hit ninety-four home runs in a single season, shattering Bonds' record (Maris, McGwire, and Bonds don't even make the list). - Pete Rose has still played more games than anyone in baseball history. - Ricky Henderson never really broke Ty Cobb's record of runs scored. - Cy Young holds the record for most wins (and most losses) of any pitcher. - Lou Gehrig made the equivalent of $48,300,000 in 1931. Leveling the Field adjusts the statistics in all the major categories in which fans make comparisons, including the best performances, the best players, the best teams and adjusted career stats for 254 hitters and 177 pitchers. Thomas even assembles his twenty-six-man "dream team" of the sport's greatest players since 1901, and takes them through a simulated 162-game season. Easy to follow and use, this book is sure to become a must-have for every die-hard baseball fan, and will undoubtedly change the nature of baseball debate forever., Who are the all-time greatest and why? This groundbreaking new method for ranking players and teams rewrites the record books and sets forth bold new answers to the age-old debates of baseball. It is nothing less than a revolution in baseball statistics. G. Scott Thomas has developed a series of mathematically precise, computer-generated formulas that adjust the statistics of every team. The results "level the field," creating a fair basis of comparison among generations of players-and the new picture that emerges is staggering. Here are just a few of the book's conclusions: - Babe Ruth hit ninety-four home runs in a single season, shattering Bonds' record (Maris, McGwire, and Bonds don't even make the list). - Pete Rose has still played more games than anyone in baseball history. - Ricky Henderson never really broke Ty Cobb's record of runs scored. - Cy Young holds the record for most wins (and most losses) of any pitcher. - Lou Gehrig made the equivalent of $48,300,000 in 1931. LEVELING THE FIELD adjusts the statistics in all the major categories in which fans make comparisons, including the best performances, the best players, the best teams and adjusted career stats for 254 hitters and 177 pitchers. Thomas even assembles his twenty-six-man "dream team" of the sport's greatest players since 1901, and takes them through a simulated 162-game season. Easy to follow and use, this book is sure to become a must-have for every die-hard baseball fan, and will undoubtedly change the nature of baseball debate forever.
LC Classification Number
GV865.A1T465 2002

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