{"product_id":"9781926685502","title":"The Unofficial Guide to Baseball's Most Unusual Records","description":"The idea behind The Unofficial Guide to Baseball’s Most Unusual Records is a simple one: to compile all the baseball records that can’t be found anywhere else in one slick, pocket-sized handy guide. The result is a book that goes beyond the standard statistical fare into the twilight world of baseball arcana, presenting records not only of rare achievement but also of abject failure; weird and wacky stuff; records that answer the questions that are often asked but for which – until now – readers could find no answer for.\u003cbr\u003eBaseball’s Most Unusual Records is an irreverent, quirky – even, at times, bizarre -- collection of more than 500 fascinating firsts, one-of-a-kind feats and historic milestones that show us the best and worst of what many consider the world’s most beloved game. It’s a unique, insider’s look. But most important, it’s a captivating look.\u003cbr\u003eReaders soon discover the identity of that infamous player with a thing for birthday cakes (as in, sitting on them); the first major leaguer to run backwards round the bases; the batter with the worst performance at-bat and the one with the most convictions for growing marijuana; plus the one to make the best comeback from a beaning.","brand":"Greystone Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154314346736,"sku":"9781926685502","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781926685502_p0.jpg?v=1763635413","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781926685502","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}