Every spring, as the sound of bats cracking into balls and the scents of hot dogs and popcorn waft out of stadiums from Florida to Arizona, the new year’s entries into the library of baseball hit the presses. There are previews, and biographies, statistical analyses and histories, all focused on ‘America’s Pastime,” and headed for shelves, and eBook readers across the nation.
Everyone from former managers, beat reporters, and even best-selling authors like Stephen King have provided words to help span those bleak moments between the last pitch of one day’s game, and the first of the next. This year’s crop of new titles includes a surprising number of titles by active players, managers, and celebrities, so without further ado, my list of the best…
How to Win Friends and Influence Players – by Jonathan Papelbon…
The Long Ball – My Quest for the Silver Slugger – by Bartolo Colon
They Brought the Hotdogs; I Brought the Heat – by Dan Haren
The Right Stuff – Why My Team is Better than Yours – by Mike Matheny
There Were Bees on My Hat! – by Jonathan Herrera
Network Security and Strong Passwords – by Christopher Correa
I Can’t Hit the Broadside of a Bat – by Jake Arrieta
Batman vs. Thor: Why the Dark Knight Wins – by Matt Harvey
Lions & Tigers and Mimes – Oh My – by Joe Maddon
Lessons in Contractual Negotiation: How to Get What You’re Really Worth – by Jose Bautista
Flaxseed: Nature’s Untapped Source of Strength – Barry Bonds
Never Bet on Your Own Team – by Pete Rose
There is Crying in Baseball – by Wilmer Flores
How do You Build a Winning team; No, SERIOUSLY, How? – by Jack Zdureincik
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