Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia Book

Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia is the standard reference to the stars and superstars of the national pastime. This mammoth volume covers 2,000 players from Hank Aaron to Richie Zisk, providing quick access to the stories behind the sport's most notable careers. Produced by the editors of Total Baseball, this book includes all the numbers but goes beyond them to reveal the highlights and lowlights of the game's key contributors. Each entry includes personal data such as birth and death dates and sites, major league debut dates, and physical specs. With the inclusion of extensive career statistics and thumbnail biographies for each of the 2,000 entries, Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia is a cornerstone for any baseball fan's collection.