Books in Baseball Smarts series

Catchers have a very special job on a baseball diamond. They work directly with pitchers to make sure they throw the right pitches, and play a huge role in a teams defense. Readers will go behind the catchers mask to learn just what catchers do and how they impact a teams play on the field. From calling pitches to trying to catch runners stealing, readers will learn all about the important job catchers do on the diamond.

Outfielders can do something few players in sports can: take points away from the other team! These amazing athletes can snatch home run balls out of the air for outs and make spectacular catches that amaze crowds in parks all over the world. This book takes a look at the special defensive skills outfielders need, and how they learn to play left, center, and right field. It also explores special defensive shifts and the differences between line drives, pop flies, and how to steal home runs to help their pitcher out in a pinch.

Baseball isnt easy. Every pitch is a test of wills between a pitcher and a batter, but pitching is more than just trying to throw a ball very hard. The strategy and skill involved in pitching is one of the most interesting things about baseball. This book takes readers onto the pitching mound to stare down the plate, choose a pitch, and try to strike a batter out. It also takes readers through the proper way to throw a baseball and execute the defensive strategy pitchers need to field the ball and make outs if a batter makes contact with a pitch.

Catchers have a very special job on a baseball diamond. They work directly with pitchers to make sure they throw the right pitches, and play a huge role in a teams defense. Readers will go behind the catchers mask to learn just what catchers do and how they impact a teams play on the field. From calling pitches to trying to catch runners stealing, readers will learn all about the important job catchers do on the diamond.

Baseball isnt easy. Every pitch is a test of wills between a pitcher and a batter, but pitching is more than just trying to throw a ball very hard. The strategy and skill involved in pitching is one of the most interesting things about baseball. This book takes readers onto the pitching mound to stare down the plate, choose a pitch, and try to strike a batter out. It also takes readers through the proper way to throw a baseball and execute the defensive strategy pitchers need to field the ball and make outs if a batter makes contact with a pitch.