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Fireman: The Evolution of the Closer in Baseball

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Revealing how the pitching roles in baseball have been redefined over the years, this book uses statistics, trend analysis, and interviews with front office personnel, managers, coaches, and pitchers past and present, to discuss the changing nature of the bullpen and how the current, specialized role of the closer came into being. Goose Gossage, Dennis Eckersley, Fergie Jenkins and All-Star closer Lee Smith all share their insights and own experiences as pitchers and why they were instrumental in helping to change the role of relievers during their careers.
Fireman
provides a true understanding of how relief pitching got to where it is today and how the closers role has been able to reshape America’s pastime. Baseball fans from every generation will not want to be with out this book.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Triumph Books

Release: February 01, 2010

ISBN: 1600783120

ISBN 13: 9781600783128

Fireman: The Evolution of the Closer in Baseball

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Revealing how the pitching roles in baseball have been redefined over the years, this book uses statistics, trend analysis, and interviews with front office personnel, managers, coaches, and pitchers past and present, to discuss the changing nature of the bullpen and how the current, specialized role of the closer came into being. Goose Gossage, Dennis Eckersley, Fergie Jenkins and All-Star closer Lee Smith all share their insights and own experiences as pitchers and why they were instrumental in helping to change the role of relievers during their careers.
Fireman
provides a true understanding of how relief pitching got to where it is today and how the closers role has been able to reshape America’s pastime. Baseball fans from every generation will not want to be with out this book.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Triumph Books

Release: February 01, 2010

ISBN: 1600783120

ISBN 13: 9781600783128

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