{"product_id":"9781613218648","title":"The Baseball Maniac's Almanac: The Absolutely, Positively, and without Question Greatest Book of Facts, Figures, and Astonishing Lists Ever Compiled","description":"An 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003eSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sports Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139078471920,"sku":"9781613218648","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781613218648_p0.jpg?v=1763847785","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781613218648","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}