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The 2009 edition of the New York Times bestselling guide to ... Read more

The 2009 edition of the New York Times bestselling guide to major league baseball that is simply “the best book of its kind” (Rob Neyer) Now in its fourteenth edition, the Baseball Prospectus annual is the industry leader among annual baseball guides and the rightful successor to Bill James’s legendary bestselling Baseball Abstracts. The 2009 edition contains critical essays on each of the thirty teams and player comments for some sixty players for each of those teams. Each player’s statistics are projected for the coming season using the groundbreaking PECOTA projection system, called “perhaps the game’s most accurate projection model” (Sports Illustrated). Baseball Prospectus 2009 also contains cutting-edge essays on performance analysis, the likes of which have inspired twenty-nine of the thirty major league teams to hire current and former Baseball Prospectus writers and analysts as consultants. The baseball bible for fantasy players and devoted fans, Baseball Prospectus can be relied upon to once again hit it out of the park. Minimize

Decorate your home or office with high quality wall décor. ... Read more

Decorate your home or office with high quality wall décor. St. Louis, Missouri - Sportsman's Park Stadium Baseball View is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget. Minimize

From baseball, American football, and soccer to lesser-know ... Read more

From baseball, American football, and soccer to lesser-known sports such as boomerang, hurling, and shinty, this handbook illustrates how to lay out a regulation sports field according to its rules, associated levels, and age groups. Appropriate for sports enthusiasts as well as professionals and coaches, this guide presents comprehensive diagrams that display the fields’ layouts and dimensions along with a brief introduction to the history of each sport. For those seeking expanded information on rules and regulations, the manual also clarifies points such as the width of lines, placement of bases, and contact information on the sports’ governing bodies. Minimize

As a former high school coach and now one of the most succe ... Read more

As a former high school coach and now one of the most successful Division III Coaches, Christowski knows all of the key foundations to developing a successful pitcher. This video provides the young pitcher with step-by-step instruction on the importance of ball size, grip, wrist snap, release, stride and footwork. He also discusses foot placement on the pitching rubber, presentation of the softball, weight transfer and the delivery. Minimize

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Baseball and Soft ... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Baseball and Softball is the most comprehensive and up-to-date baseball and softball-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round baseball and softball-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other baseball or softball book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book takes you from the off-season to the in-season, and is loaded with dozens of tips and pointers to help you maximize your training and improve your performance.Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. Minimize

“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of t ... Read more

“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen. Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to: Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence Run the bases swiftly and strategically Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele And much more Minimize

Turn your garage into a hitting station! Amazing design... ... Read more

Turn your garage into a hitting station! Amazing design... cost effective way to improve your game without the expense of a batting cage. Use even in bad weather!Unique-Sports has been a trusted resource for baseball and softball practice nets, baseball and softball training aids, and batting cage products for over 13 years.  Unique-Sports is an invaluable on-line resource for baseball players, softball players, coaches, youth leagues, and scholastic baseball and/or softball programs across the United States. The Unique-Sports team is comprised of former athletes, current coaches, and sports enthusiasts that have hands on experience in the use and benefit of the Zip Net and every product we sell.If you have any questions about the Zip Net please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-297-0747. A member of the Unique-Sports team will be happy to research any product or line you are interested in, help you customize a solution for your exact ... Minimize

The New York Times bestselling guide to major league baseba ... Read more

The New York Times bestselling guide to major league baseball returns for the 2008 season For over a decade, Baseball Prospectus has been the ultimate guide to the game for fantasy players, professionals, and casual fans alike. Baseball Prospectus 2008 continues that tradition, bringing together the top young baseball writers and analysts in the business to provide a definitive look at the season to come. Featuring groundbreaking essays on the performance of each of the thirty teams and an in-depth look at every major league player and all the top prospects, Baseball Prospectus 2008 offers the cutting-edge analysis that has inspired nearly every major league team to seek the advice of current or former Prospectus writers. Also included are projections of player stats for next year, as determined by the groundbreaking PECOTA system, which Sports Illustrated has called “perhaps the game’s most accurate projection model.” The most authoritative and entertaining book of its kind, Baseball Prospectus 2008 is as essential to the baseball-watching experience as hot dogs and cold beer. Minimize

Study the teachings of 17 of the greatest collegiate coache ... Read more

Study the teachings of 17 of the greatest collegiate coaches in the game with Human Kinetics': The Baseball Drill Book. This book is the ultimate guide to playing the game. Contributed to by coaches like Bob Bennett, Ed Cheff, Gordie Gillespie, Gene Stephenson, Ray Tanner and a dozen more! 'The Baseball Drill Book' shows players just what they need to do to be their best while maintaining a sense of fun and accomplishment with every new lesson. This instructional book clearly explains proper baseball fundamentals and activities such as: conditioning, warm-up, throwing, catching, base running, sliding, hitting, bunting, pitching, fielding and much more. Additional chapters explain how to incorporate drills in practice sessions and simulate game situations. Human Kinetics': The Baseball Drill Book provides the essential links between initial skill learning, mastery and winning performance on the diamond. Paperback, 320 pages. Minimize

The 2009 edition of the New York Times bestselling guide to ... Read more

The 2009 edition of the New York Times bestselling guide to major league baseball that is simply “the best book of its kind” (Rob Neyer) Now in its fourteenth edition, the Baseball Prospectus annual is the industry leader among annual baseball guides and the rightful successor to Bill James’s legendary bestselling Baseball Abstracts. The 2009 edition contains critical essays on each of the thirty teams and player comments for some sixty players for each of those teams. Each player’s statistics are projected for the coming season using the groundbreaking PECOTA projection system, called “perhaps the game’s most accurate projection model” (Sports Illustrated). Baseball Prospectus 2009 also contains cutting-edge essays on performance analysis, the likes of which have inspired twenty-nine of the thirty major league teams to hire current and former Baseball Prospectus writers and analysts as consultants. The baseball bible for fantasy players and devoted fans, Baseball Prospectus can be relied upon to once again hit it out of the park. Minimize

Pitchers, the pitches they throw, and how they throw them - ... Read more

Pitchers, the pitches they throw, and how they throw them -- these days it's the stuff of constant scrutiny, but there's never been anything like a comprehensive source for such information. That's what preeminent baseball analyst Bill James and ESPN.com baseball columnist Rob Neyer realized over lunch more than a dozen years ago. Since then, they've been compiling the centerpiece of this book, the "Pitcher Census," which lists specific information for nearly two thousand pitchers, ranging throughout the history of professional baseball. The Guide also offers: A "dictionary" describing virtually every known pitch The origins and development of baseball's most important pitches Top ten lists: best fastballs, best spitballs, and everything in between Biographies of some of the great pitchers who have been overlooked More knuckleballers and submariners than you ever thought existed An open debate concerning pitcher abuse and durability A formula for predicting the Cy Young Award winner Something fresh and new: Bill James' "Pitcher Codes" The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers is about understanding pitchers, and baseball's action always starts with the pitchers. It's also about entertaining debates and having a great deal of fun with the history of a game that obsesses so many. Minimize

Good softball pitchers aren’t born, they are developed. A y ... Read more

Good softball pitchers aren’t born, they are developed. A young player can become a good pitcher, and have a lot of fun along the way. Good pitchers have a couple of things in common. First, they really want to pitch. Second, they are willing to spend the considerable time and effort tocondition, train, and develop their skills. There are several attributes that most really good pitchers possess. They can control their pitches, throw strikes, and throw them with speed. They also have good self-control. The best pitchers know how to win; they have their head in the game and use theirabilities to contribute to a successful team effort.This book will get young pitchers started on the right track to success. With chapters on conditioning, pitching mechanics, the variety of pitches, proper practice, control, game preparation, dealing with batters, fielding, and more, A Guide For Young Softball Pitchers is a complete source for the young pitcher and for all those who coach you Minimize

The 2007 edition of the most authoritative guide to profess ... Read more

The 2007 edition of the most authoritative guide to professional baseball America’s favorite pastime has never been more popular and, for over a decade, Baseball Prospectus has been the ultimate guide to the game for fantasy players, professionals, and casual fans alike. Baseball Prospectus 2007 continues that tradition, bringing together the top young baseball writers and analysts in the business to provide a definitive look at the season to come. Featuring humorous and incisive essays on all thirty teams and an in-depth look at every major league player and all the top prospects, Baseball Prospectus 2007 offers the cutting-edge analysis that has inspired nearly every major league team to seek the advice of current or former Prospectus writers. Also included are projections of player stats for next year, as determined by the groundbreaking PECOTA system, which Sports Illustrated has called "perhaps the game’s most accurate projection model." The most authoritative and entertaining book of its kind, Baseball Prospectus 2007 is as essential to the baseball- watching experience as hot dogs and cold beer. Minimize

This first of its kind Vintage Pennant Price Guide has over ... Read more

This first of its kind Vintage Pennant Price Guide has over 1,200 pictures, prices and rarity of vintage baseball and football pennants dating back to early 1900's. There is also a section on All-Star Game Pennants, Negro Leagues, Pacific Coast League. It is a must have for any collector or dealer of vintage sports pennants. 210 pages Minimize

The Pitching Pad is a color-coded target that is great for ... Read more

The Pitching Pad is a color-coded target that is great for all. It can be used for baseball, softball, or football. It has a simple familiar graphic √ the face of a clock. The graphic can be broken down into parts and used to train from very basic to very advanced. Easy to set-up and easy to use √ from the backyard to the baseball field. The Pad prevents transfer of energy to the attachment. Weather resistant and lightweight. Can also be used indoors. Players can practice alone. It can be used for the development of new pitches. Great for rehabilitation or struggling pitchers More Info About The Pitching Pad Minimize

Simply put, The Bill James Handbook 2012 is the best and mo ... Read more

Simply put, The Bill James Handbook 2012 is the best and most complete annual baseball reference guide available today. You cannot find a more comprehensive resource out there, and the competition makes readers wait until months after the season ends to release their guides. Some of the key features include: The Fielding Bible Awards, Pitcher Projections, Base Running Analysis, Hitter Projections, Team Efficiency Summary, Player Win Shares. Minimize

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Baseball and Soft ... Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Baseball and Softball is the most comprehensive and up-to-date baseball and softball-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round baseball and softball-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other baseball or softball book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book takes you from the off-season to the in-season, and is loaded with dozens of tips and pointers to help you maximize your training and improve your performance.Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. Minimize

The Big League Professional Portable Batting Cage Descript ... Read more

The Big League Professional Portable Batting Cage Description: A professional style batting cage for all levels of use that is easy to assemble, set-up and move. The Big League comes with exclusive features, such as locking, quick release safety strut clamps, 18" dia. x 8"W pneumatic side wheels lock into position and swivel to change direction, and Thud pad & net baffle. Features: - Size open: 18'W x 22'D x 12'H, folded down: 18'W x 12'D x 5'H - Constructed of heavy-duty 2" Sch 40 Aluminum tube - Black heavy duty #42 climatized nylon net with rear net baffle - 4' x 6' x 4" thick thud pad, vinyl skirt & ricochet padding on all overhead framing - Dual coaches' stands with leaning bar that also serves as a convenient strut holder - Batting Cage comes in 4 colors: Royal Blue, Black, Red, Green Jaypro Exclusives! Locking quick realease safety strut clamps prevent inadvertent and dangerour release; swivel side wheels that lock into position; while in place, side wheels are ideal for positioning; rear wheel handle can be lifted or lowered to move cage. **OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE (SEE PICTURE)** Tow Hitch Conversion Kit: Tow hitch conversion kit only for the Big League batting Cage. Allows your cage to be towed with any utility vechile. Coaches Storage Bin: Convenient lockable storage bin for emptying your pockets and freeing up your hands. Only for the Big League batting cage. Video Camera Stand: Conveniently record your batting practice with this standard articulating mount that fits most video cameras up to 20 lbs (camera not included). Replacement Net: Net size: 18'W x 12'D x 5'H. Black heavy duty #42 climatized nylon net with rear net baffle. To be used on Big League batting cages only. SOLD AS EACH. Replacement Skirt: Replacement vinyl skirt for Big League Batting Cage. Comes in all 4 Colors. Replacement Thud Pad: Replacement thud pad for The Big League batting cage. Thud pad measures 4' x 6' x 4". Comes in all 4 Colors. Replacement Deluxe Ricochet Padding: Foam padding covered with durable vinyl. Hook and loop attachment. Comes in 6 foot lengths. To be used on Big League batting cages. Comes in all 4 Colors. Due to color differences in monitors, the colors on this site are for reference only. Please contact Epic Sports if you have any color questions. Minimize

Here’s the “missing guide” for slowpitch softball. It’s not ... Read more

Here’s the “missing guide” for slowpitch softball. It’s not a fastpitch softball book adapted to slowpitch softball. It’s a comprehensive and original instructional guide to the unique sport of slowpitch. With Complete Guide to Slowpitch Softball, you will learn basic to advanced offensive and defensive techniques. And the comprehensive coverage of slowpitch strategies and tactics, as well as expert advice on physical and psychological conditioning, will ensure you step out of the dugout confident and prepared. Senior softball Hall of Famer Rainer Martens and his wife, Julie Martens, put their wealth of expertise together in this one-of-a-kind book and DVD package. With over 45 years of softball experience and PhDs in the sport sciences, Rainer and Julie bring unique insight into all aspects of the game to help players, coaches, and fans alike hit a home run in this exciting game. Minimize

“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of t ... Read more

“Mastering these drills will arm your players with one of the biggest intangibles necessary to perform well--confidence.” --Michele Smith Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame pitcher Michele Smith throws one right down the middle with this big collection of more than 250 skill-building drills developed especially for coaches of fast-pitch recreation league, travel ball, and high school softball players, ages eight to eighteen. Straight from the Michele Smith Gold Camps and Clinics, these drills are designed to give you all the tools you need to teach the entire range of offensive and defensive softball skills. With Michele's expert guidance and instruction, you'll coach your players to: Master the mechanics of footwork for fielding with hustle Swing for the fences and hit the fastest pitches Catch the ball proactively and throw it quickly and accurately to its target Defend the infield and outfield with speed and confidence Run the bases swiftly and strategically Refine fast-pitch skills so they can windmill like Michele And much more Minimize

The Pro Series Baseball Net can be used indoors or outside. ... Read more

The Pro Series Baseball Net can be used indoors or outside. It is the only Baseball training net that automatically returns the ball back to the player. Great for: Soft Toss and Batting Tee Work, Pitching and Catching Backstop, Warming Up On Deck Batters at Home and Away Games, etc. The Pro Series Baseball Net is designed for Multi-Sport Use - Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Golf & Soccer Athletes.The Net Return Baseball Net can be used to:Great for soft toss and batting tee workAct as a First Basemen during infield practiceA Backstop during batting practiceWarm Up On Deck Batters During a GameAct as a Catcher while warming up pitchersProtect Your Infielders During Batting PracticeA Mobile Backstop for Your BullPenPremium, Quality Construction at a Great Price...Lightweight, Rugged, 1.5″ Tubular Aluminum Frame – Will Not ... Minimize

The DeMarini® Voodoo BBCOR DXVDC -3 Baseball Bat supernatur ... Read more

The DeMarini® Voodoo BBCOR DXVDC -3 Baseball Bat supernaturally combines an advanced SC4 Alloy barrel with an exclusive Tri Strut TR3 Composite Handle. This potent concoction easily makes it one of the most advanced aluminum bats on the market. So if the hypnotic graphics don't put your opponents in a trance, the technology loaded inside will. Designation: College High School Baseball Bat Compostion: TR3 Composite Handle SC4 Alloy Barrel. Barrel: 2 5/8". Drop: -3 Standards: BBCOR Certified Features: Flex Tuned - Half and Half two-piece profile. Ion V end-cap eliminates vibration while retaining energy for maximum power. Variegated, faded color, comfort grip with maximum comfort and tack. Minimize

Learn how to manage your youth team to successWith its "tea ... Read more

Learn how to manage your youth team to successWith its "teach basics and have fun" approach, Managing Little League Baseball is dedicated to helping you teach baseball fundamentals to boys and girls while emphasizing how to make the experience rewarding for you and your players. Fully approved by Little League Baseball® and illustrated with instructive photos and diagrams, this book will give you the tools you need to develop prepared ballplayers. Inside you'll learn: Twenty of the most important and frequently used Little League baseball rules, including the latest change and the new rules regarding pitchers The fundamentals of hitting, baserunning, defense, and pitching Tips on motivating players, game strategy, and special challenges such as competitive pressure and demanding parents An inside look at Little League softball Minimize

The Big League Professional Portable Batting Cage Descript ... Read more

The Big League Professional Portable Batting Cage Description: A professional style batting cage for all levels of use that is easy to assemble, set-up and move. The Big League comes with exclusive features, such as locking, quick release safety strut clamps, 18" dia. x 8"W pneumatic side wheels lock into position and swivel to change direction, and Thud pad & net baffle. Features: - Size open: 18'W x 22'D x 12'H, folded down: 18'W x 12'D x 5'H - Constructed of heavy-duty 2" Sch 40 Aluminum tube - Black heavy duty #42 climatized nylon net with rear net baffle - 4' x 6' x 4" thick thud pad, vinyl skirt & ricochet padding on all overhead framing - Dual coaches' stands with leaning bar that also serves as a convenient strut holder - Batting Cage comes in 4 colors: Royal Blue, Black, Red, Green Jaypro Exclusives! Locking quick realease safety strut clamps prevent inadvertent and dangerour release; swivel side wheels that lock into position; while in place, side wheels are ideal for positioning; rear wheel handle can be lifted or lowered to move cage. **OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE (SEE PICTURE)** Tow Hitch Conversion Kit: Tow hitch conversion kit only for the Big League batting Cage. Allows your cage to be towed with any utility vechile. Coaches Storage Bin: Convenient lockable storage bin for emptying your pockets and freeing up your hands. Only for the Big League batting cage. Video Camera Stand: Conveniently record your batting practice with this standard articulating mount that fits most video cameras up to 20 lbs (camera not included). Replacement Net: Net size: 18'W x 12'D x 5'H. Black heavy duty #42 climatized nylon net with rear net baffle. To be used on Big League batting cages only. SOLD AS EACH. Replacement Skirt: Replacement vinyl skirt for Big League Batting Cage. Comes in all 4 Colors. Replacement Thud Pad: Replacement thud pad for The Big League batting cage. Thud pad measures 4' x 6' x 4". Comes in all 4 Colors. Replacement Deluxe Ricochet Padding: Foam padding covered with durable vinyl. Hook and loop attachment. Comes in 6 foot lengths. To be used on Big League batting cages. Comes in all 4 Colors. Due to color differences in monitors, the colors on this site are for reference only. Please contact Epic Sports if you have any color questions. Minimize

Get a grand slam of features with the GearGuard "The Dinger ... Read more

Get a grand slam of features with the GearGuard "The Dinger" Bat Bag. This baseball bat bag features patent pending Fat Boy Wheels specifically designed to travel over rock, dirt, gravel, sand and other natural surfaces that in-line skate wheels have trouble navigating. The Fat Boy Wheels will drastically reduce the wear and tear on the bottom of the bag, giving it a longer life span and creating a smoother roll. The bag has also been made more durable by upgrading the backing that is lined throughout the bag. Durable, oversized fence clips, a hide-a-way hook system and collapsible snap-on dividers make on-field organization easy. Security is paramount with the combo lock friendly zippers. Storage is a must with the sunglasses compartment, mesh batting glove pocket, velvet personals pockets and padded bat compartment. Oversized mesh venting ensures that your equipment and apparel will stay as fresh as possible. Looking for a home run of a bag? Get the GearGuard "The Dinger" Bat Bag.... Minimize