The Love of the Game: the Numbers Behind Our National Pastime

The Love of the Game is a fascinating look at the numbers that make up the history of baseball in America. With style and a passion for the details of this great sport, the authors present the statistics of such great players as Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio as well as new stars like Derek Jeter, Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, Manny Ramirez, Jose Reyes, Mark Teixiera, Frank Thomas, and Tom Glavine . A must read for anyone interested in the numbers behind American baseball!