K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches

Name: K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches
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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times baseball columnist, an enchanting, enthralling history of the national pastime as told through the craft of pitching, based on years of archival research and interviews with more than three hundred people from Hall of Famers to the stars of today.

The baseball is an amazing plaything. We can grip it and hold it so many different ways, and even the slightest calibration can turn an ordinary pitch into a weapon to thwart the greatest hitters in the world. Each pitch has its own history, evolving through the decades as the masters pass it down to the next generation. From the earliest days of the game, when Candy Cummings dreamed up the curveball while flinging clamshells on a Brooklyn beach, pitchers have never stopped innovating.

In K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, Tyler Kepner traces the colorful stories and fascinating folklore behind the ten major pitches. Each chapter highlights a different pitch, from the blazing fastball to the fluttering knuckleball to the slippery spitball. Infusing every page with infectious passion for the game, Kepner brings readers inside the minds of combatants sixty feet, six inches apart.

Filled with priceless insights from many of the best pitchers in baseball history including twenty-two Hall of Famers--from Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, and Nolan Ryan to Greg Maddux, Mariano Rivera, and Clayton Kershaw--K will be the definitive book on pitching and join such works as The Glory of Their Times and Moneyball as a classic of the genre.

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The baseball is more than just a ball - it's a symbol of our national pastime and the craft of pitching. Introducing K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches, a captivating book that takes you on a journey through the evolution of pitching. Written by Tyler Kepner, the esteemed New York Times baseball columnist, this book was meticulously researched and is packed with interviews from over three hundred baseball legends. It's time to dive into the rich history of baseball pitching!

Each chapter of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches focuses on a different pitch, showcasing its origins, legendary moments, and its impact on the game. From the infamous curveball invented by Candy Cummings to the mesmerizing knuckleball and the infamous spitball, this book explores them all. Kepner's passion for the game shines through every page, creating an atmosphere that will transport you right onto the pitcher's mound.

What sets K apart is the wealth of insights it offers from some of the most iconic pitchers in baseball history. With contributions from twenty-two Hall of Famers including Bob Gibson, Greg Maddux, and Clayton Kershaw, you'll gain unparalleled access to the minds of these pitching masters. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or simply fascinated by the art of pitching, this book will be an invaluable addition to your collection.

Don't miss out on what critics are already calling a classic in the genre of baseball literature. Join the ranks of those who have been enthralled by The Glory of Their Times and Moneyball, and secure your copy of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches today! Click here to get your hands on this must-have book's gripping tales of pitching excellence.

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