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When the new boy from Tokyo takes over Stogie Crane's position as shortstop, the two boys encounter the first of several barriers to their friendship.

Describes the skills necessary to play the position of shortstop, discusses double plays, base stealers, pop-ups, cutoffs, relays, and rundowns, and explains defensive strategies

At a time when Japan is eager to shed ancient traditions, Toyo is caught up in the new sport of baseball, but when his father decides to teach him the way of the samurai, Toyo grows to better understand his uncle and father while also using his new knowledge to excel at baseball.

Used. Very Good conditions. May have soft reading marks and name of the previous owner.

If careers are checkered, Jim Becker's is a chessboard. From Hawaii to Brooklyn, Bayreuth, Babylon and Botswana (Hawaii's Antipode) this multi-faceted newsman has crisscrossed every square on the board, collecting along the way fascinating stories about heroes, saints, sinners and celebrities. Jim Becker’s stories are the stuff of a grand life well lived. His sense of humor is to be envied. His depth of perception is extraordinary. His sense of adventure is tempered by a great sense of what makes life worth living. I have been privileged to hear many of these stories told live and they are no less enthralling on the page.

Book by Danny Thompson, Bob Fowler

For nearly two decades Alan Trammell displayed an all-around game as a fielder, hitter, and base runner that was rare for shortstops of his era. With second baseman Lou Whitaker, he formed one-half of arguably the greatest double-play combination in baseball history and was an integral piece of one of the signature teams of the 1980's. Trammell was a World Series hero and a central figure in one of the greatest pennant races in American League history. From his early days as a multi-sport prep star in the talent-rich San Diego area, through a meteoric ascension up the minor league ladder and into the big leagues, Trammell won over doubters and overcame setbacks to become one of the top players in the Detroit Tigers' history. He joined Ty Cobb and Al Kaline as the only players to spend 20 seasons in Detroit, and later served an ill-fated managerial stint with the franchise. This exhaustively researched biography provides the first book-length account of the life and career of one of the most well-known figures in Detroit sports history.

For nearly two decades Alan Trammell displayed an all-around game as a fielder, hitter, and base runner that was rare for shortstops of his era. With second baseman Lou Whitaker, he formed one-half of arguably the greatest double-play combination in baseball history and was an integral piece of one of the signature teams of the 1980's. Trammell was a World Series hero and a central figure in one of the greatest pennant races in American League history. From his early days as a multi-sport prep star in the talent-rich San Diego area, through a meteoric ascension up the minor league ladder and into the big leagues, Trammell won over doubters and overcame setbacks to become one of the top players in the Detroit Tigers' history. He joined Ty Cobb and Al Kaline as the only players to spend 20 seasons in Detroit, and later served an ill-fated managerial stint with the franchise. This exhaustively researched biography provides the first book-length account of the life and career of one of the most well-known figures in Detroit sports history.

Book by Danny Thompson, Bob Fowler

The first shortstop in MLB history with multiple 30/30 seasons: Bobby Witt Jr. Show off his combo of power and speed with the Bobby Witt Jr. Kansas City Royals 30 Home Runs & 30 Stolen Bases Bobblehead! Features Portrays Witt Jr. wearing his white gameday uniform in an action pose, ready to make a bit of baseball history thematic, team-colored backdrop and base that will look great in your collection Team logo display on backdrop, in case there were any doubts where your allegiances lie “WELCOME BACK TO THE 30/30 CLUB,” “FIRST SHORTSTOP IN MLB HISTORY WITH MULTIPLE 30/30 SEASONS,” and “9-17-24” text displays on backdrop, so you never forget this moment Team logo display on reverse side of backdrop, so you team spirit is on display from all angles Field-textured top of base Team logo display on front of base for an extra dose of team spirit FEAT Front name display so everyone knows who the face of your franchise is Handcrafted Hand painted Measurements Height: Approximately 8 in., base included Details NOTE: In order to get our bobbles to as many fans as possible, we have a strict limit of two (2) of these items per person while on pre-order. If we find this limit is being abused, we reserve the right to cancel and refund your order. Thank you for your cooperation! Due to its limited nature, sales and discounts are not applicable to this item while on pre-order. We apologize for any inconvenience. The product(s) you receive might vary slightly in appearance from the product’s image on our website due to the nature of your product(s) being handmade. Please understand that all handmade items, by nature, may have imperfections. Although we are thorough, there can be inconsistencies based on the creative nature, and it is possible that one item may look a little different from the next. Our items may have natural and unique imperfections. Any item you purchase is one of a kind. There are no two items that are exactly the same. Not a toy Edition Size: 130 Individually numbered Officially licensed by Major League Baseball Players Choice Academy™ Imported

Mr. Smile has a whole lot to grin about this year! Celebrate the best-hitting shortstop in the National League with the Francisco Lindor New York Mets 2024 Silver Slugger Bobblehead. Features Portrays Lindor wearing his white gameday uniform in a batting action pose, ready to show off the slugging skills that earned him that award Lindor swinging a silver-colored bat to ensure his hitting prowess shines Thematic Silver Slugger backdrop that will look great in your collection Silver-colored team logo and wordmark displays on backdrop, in case there were any doubts where your allegiances lie Pair of silver batting figurines with team flags, putting your team pride on further display Miniature Silver Slugger Award trophy accent on front of base, because you've GOTTA show off the hardware Dirt-textured top of base with team logo display, for an extra dose of team spirit Front name display so everyone knows who the face of your franchise is Handcrafted Hand painted Measurements Height: Approximately 8 in., base included Details NOTE: In order to get our bobbles to as many fans as possible, we have a strict limit of two (2) of these items per person while on pre-order. If we find this limit is being abused, we reserve the right to cancel and refund your order. Thank you for your cooperation! Due to its limited nature, sales and discounts are not applicable to this item while on pre-order. We apologize for any inconvenience. The product(s) you receive might vary slightly in appearance from the product’s image on our website due to the nature of your product(s) being handmade. Please understand that all handmade items, by nature, may have imperfections. Although we are thorough, there can be inconsistencies based on the creative nature, and it is possible that one item may look a little different from the next. Our items may have natural and unique imperfections. Any item you purchase is one of a kind. There are no two items that are exactly the same. Not a toy Edition Size: 124 Individually numbered Officially licensed by Major League Baseball Players Choice Academy™ Imported

From the sandlots of San Francisco to the power centers of baseball, this book tells the story of Joe Cronin, one of twentieth-century baseball’s major players, both on the field and off. For most of his playing career, Cronin (1906–84) was the best shortstop in baseball. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1956, he was a manager by the age of twenty-six and a general manager at forty-one. He was the youngest player-manager ever to play in the World Series, and he managed the Red Sox longer than any other man in history. As president of the American League, he oversaw two expansions, four franchise shifts, and the revolutionary and controversial introduction of the designated-hitter rule, which he wrote himself. This book follows Cronin from his humble beginnings to his position as one of the most powerful figures in baseball. Mark Armour explores Cronin’s time as a player as well as his role in some of the game’s fiercest controversies, from the creation of the All-Star Game to the issue of integration. Bringing to life one of baseball’s definitive characters, this book supplies a crucial and fascinating chapter in the history of America’s pastime.  

In 1946 when an energetic, stong-armed young marine with a world of confidence laid down a challenge that would alter sports history forever. From that humble beginning, using only himself and three other players; a first baseman, catcher and shortstop, the King and His Court engaged full-team squads winning over 9,700 contests. Remarkably, over 200,000,000 fans have witness the King pitch 930 no-hitters. They marvel at his 141,000 career strikeout totals. Spectators are mesmerized while Eddie hurls the ball from second base, behind his back, and even between his legs. Incredibly, while wearing a blindfold he has whiffed over 8,600 sluggers! Eddie Feigner's life story is true Americana. He is simply the greatest softball fast-pitch player in history and one of the finest athletes of all time. Starting as an orphan, his rise to the pinnacle as the sport's greatest ambassador is extraordinary. His life is part Hollywood, part Harlem Globetrotters, and part God-given athletic genius. The stories of eight decades of international travel, memorable games and incredible obstacles that the team ovecame are sure to inspire and entertain sports fans and general readers alike.

Drawing on extensive interviews, the Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator profiles four key figures in professional baseball--outfielder Tony Gwynn, pitcher Orel Hershiser, shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr., and manager Tony LaRussa

John Ward--pitcher turned shortstop, author, lawyer and president of the first union for professional athletes--was married to the glamorous Helen Dauvray, a child star who re-invented herself on the Paris stage and as a leading lady and a wealthy producer on Broadway. On Albert Spalding's World Tour, Ward captained a team that played by the pyramids and across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Coming home for the 1889 season as conquering heros, the players started their rebellion against the autocratic owners led by Spalding. This unique historical novel moves deftly between the field and the stands at actual games, turns to Ward's tangled personal life and describes the events that led to the formation of the Players League. Each chapter contains a factual biographical sketch of a featured baseball figure, such as the racist Cap Anson, the verbose Orator O'Rourke, or the incomparable King Kelly. Sections called ''Then and Now'' make tongue-in-cheek comparisons between the 19th Century game and baseball today, not always in favor of the latter. This novel will be unforgettable for any fan of baseball, theater, love or American history in the late 19th Century.

I discovered at an early age that songwriting was not my gift, right about the same time I conceded I wasn't going to play shortstop for the Yankees or run back punts for the Giants. I know and admire the pro's who are good at what they do and over the years I have crafted a way to find and share their songs with my friends and call it a job. Some time last millennium I sequestered in Martha's Vineyard to work on my first album, a collection of songs written by writers from my home state of New

Although he never played a day in the white major leagues, John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived. A shortstop who could take over a game with his glove or his bat, Lloyd dominated early black baseball, drawing comparisons to the most celebrated National Leaguer of his day, Honus Wagner, who declared it a privilege to be mentioned with Lloyd. Beginning his career years before the first Negro National League was established, Lloyd played for a dizzying number of teams, following the money, as he'd put it, throughout the country and sometimes past its borders, doing several stints in Cuba. He was seemingly ageless, winning two batting titles in his 40s and playing at the highest levels of blackball until he was 48. (He would continue to coach and play semi-pro baseball for another ten years.) Admired by teammates and opponents alike for his generosity and quiet strength, Lloyd was also one of the most beloved figures in white or black baseball.

Ozzie Smith has lived a legendary life of baseball, capped by the ultimate honor - induction into Cooperstown. The Wizard of Oz, best known for his on-field acrobatics and his ability to make the impossible play from shortstop, played in the major leagues for 19 years, the final 15 in St. Louis. He retired in 1996, was voted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, ans was named to the All-Century team as one of the 100 best players in the 20th century. The brilliant, full-color photography in this book is the perfect complement to Ozzie Smith's sensational and colorful career.

The League of Seven is the first book in an action-packed, steampunk series by the acclaimed author of Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz. In an alternate 1875 America electricity is forbidden, Native Americans and Yankees are united, and eldritch evil lurks in the shadows. Young Archie Dent knows there really are monsters in the world. His parents are members of the Septemberist Society, whose job it is to protect humanity from hideous giants called the Mangleborn. Trapped in underground prisons for a thousand years, the giant monsters have been all but forgotten―but now they are rising again as the steam-driven America of 1875 rediscovers electricity, the lifeblood of the Mangleborn. When his parents and the rest of the Septemberists are brainwashed by one of the evil creatures, Archie must assemble a team of seven young heroes to save the world.

In 1943, at the height of World War II, the Highbridge Hellbenders of the the class-C Chattahoochee Valley League deep in Georgia acquire a 17-year-old shortstop from Oklahoma named Danny Boles. The Hellbenders snap him up because he's too young for the draft and preternaturally talented. In Highbridge, they make him the boarding-house roommate of an enormous first baseman with the awe-inspiring skill of blasting monster home runs out of the CVL's tumbledown ballparks. Known to his teammates as Jumbo Hank Clerval, this mysterious giant and the mute Danny Boles strike up an improbable friendship that culminates at the hot season's end in triumph and disappointment, not to mention a host of haunting discoveries in both the simmering South and the wind-swept Aleutian Islands. Hailed by critics as a contender for the Great American Novel laurel, Brittle Innings evokes a bygone era of worldwide conflict and homeland unity. It also convincingly links documented wartime history with the immemorial mythology of the superhero and the legendary status of baseball as the unchallenged American pastime. If you read it, you will not forget it.