Introduction : why baseball matters
Inside baseball. We've got to think about the game
It all begins with a pitch. Pitchers ; Pitches ; Pitching strategies
The batter swings! The primary skill ; Hitting it where they ain't ; Hitter's counts ; Bunt, squeeze, and hit-and-run ; Pinch hitters, DHs, and BPs
Around the horn. The infield ; Defensive strategies in the infield ; The first baseman ; The second baseman ; The shortstop ; The third baseman ; Pitchers as infielders ; Catchers
Against the wall. The outfield
On the basepaths. Running the bases
The fields of dreams. Looking around the park
They're only human. The mental side of the game ; Slumps, streaks, and errors ; Coming up to the bigs ; Lineups, substitutions, and the bench
The bosses. Managers ; Coaches and trainers ; The front office
In my humble opinion. Can a team be cursed? ; Days of my baseball life
