| Descript |
x, 277 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Nonfiction. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-277). |
| Contents |
Turning an unassisted triple play -- Pitching an immaculate inning -- Striking out 20 batters in a single game -- Two grand slams in one game -- Four strikeouts in an inning -- Position players pitching -- Hitting for the cycle -- Hitting four home runs in a game -- Six walks in a game -- Knocking in ten runs in a game -- Homering on first pitch faced in the major leagues -- Six hits in a game -- The super slam -- Stealing for the cycle in one inning -- Stealing six bases in a single game -- Getting on base in 17 consecutive plate appearances -- Getting a hit in 12 consecutive at- bats -- Hitting a home run in eight consecutive games -- 40/40 season -- Hitting .400 -- Hitting 50 home runs in a season -- Surviving shenanigans to win a league batting title -- Hitting streaks of 40+ games -- Winning the triple crown (as a batter) -- Stealing 100 bases in a season -- Striking out 300 batters in a season -- Winning 30 games in a season -- Pitching 50+ consecutive scoreless innings -- Winning the triple crown (as a pitcher) -- Saving 50 games in a season. |
| Summary |
"Covering a selection of the most unusual, significant, and rare feats in baseball history, both in the context of single-day (and sometimes even single-play) events and those that required a longer streak or a full season's excellence to reach or complete..." -- dust jacket. |
| Subject |
Baseball -- United States -- Anecdotes.
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Baseball -- Records.
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| Genre |
Anecdotes.
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| ISBN/ISSN |
1493032127 |
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9781493032129 |
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