{"product_id":"9781613218051","title":"The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Baseball Maniac’s Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembled—all verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighest batting averages not to win batting titles\u003cbr\u003eHome-run leaders by state of birth\u003cbr\u003ePlayers on last-place teams leading the league in RBIs, by season\u003cbr\u003eMost triples by position, season\u003cbr\u003eWinners of two “legs” of triple crown since last winner\u003cbr\u003eOldest pitchers with losing record, leading league in ERA\u003cbr\u003eCareer pitching leaders under six feet tall\u003cbr\u003eManagers replaced wile team was in first place\u003cbr\u003eHall of Famers whose sons played in the majors\u003cbr\u003eBabe Ruth’s yearly salary\u003cbr\u003ePlayers with palindromic surnames\u003cbr\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot just a collection of facts or records, this is a book of glorious fun that will astound even the most bookish baseball fan. Read up and amaze your friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sports Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041892286704,"sku":"9781613218051","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781613218051_p0.jpg?v=1763850388","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781613218051","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}