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Late and Close: A History of Relief Pitching - Couverture souple

Votano, Paul

 
9780786411627: Late and Close: A History of Relief Pitching
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786411627 ISBN 13 : 9780786411627
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Relief pitchers have important roles in baseball today, often coming in to pitch at some of the game's most critical and exciting moments, but they have not always been a part of the game. This work provides a history of relief pitching in the major leagues and explains how, why, and when it began to evolve. It discusses the first managers--John McGraw, Leo Durocher, and Joe McCarthy--who used relief pitchers to win games, and the managers who took full advantage of it in later years--Casey Stengel, Earl Weaver, and Tony LaRussa. It also covers how and when the idea of a pitcher's hurling a complete game began to disappear, great World Series performances by relievers, how relief pitchers are rated and why, what the future holds for them, and how and when they were used not only to finish games but as long and middle relievers, setup men, and closers. Profiles of leading relief pitchers over the years are also included.

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À propos de l'auteur

Paul Votano lives in LaGrangeville, New York where he operates his own public relations agency.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786411627
ISBN 13 
9780786411627
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
191
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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