Publisher's Synopsis
Now in its third edition-a clear guide to the complete rules of baseball, updated in 2019!
Admit it: Even if you're a diehard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be a little baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules-developed and revised over decades-can be downright perplexing.
Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including the no-pitch intentional walk and "bona fide slides" for interferences on a double play, the Baseball Field Guide explains every rule in plain English:
Admit it: Even if you're a diehard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be a little baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules-developed and revised over decades-can be downright perplexing.
Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including the no-pitch intentional walk and "bona fide slides" for interferences on a double play, the Baseball Field Guide explains every rule in plain English:
- Rules that apply before, during, and after the game
- Equipment specifications and field requirements
- Duties of the coaches, managers, and umpires
- Rules for spectators (yes, they have rules, too!)
- The clearest explanation anywhere of the infamous Infield Fly Rule, and much more!
