Title
The Baseball 100
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
New York Times Bestseller * Winner Of The Casey Award For Best Baseball Book Of The Yearan Instant Sports Classic. New York Post * Stellar. The Wall Street Journal * A True Masterwork880 Pages Of Sheer Baseball Bliss. Bookpage (Starred Review) * This Is A Remarkable Achievement. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)A Magnum Opus From Acclaimed Baseball Writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 Is An Audacious, Singular, And Masterly Book That Took A Lifetime To Write. The Entire Story Of Baseball Rings Through A Countdown Of The 100 Greatest Players In History, With A Foreword By George Will.Longer Than Mobydick And Nearly As Ambitious, The Baseball 100 Is A Oneofakind Work By Awardwinning Sportswriter And Lifelong Student Of The Game Joe Posnanski. In The Books Introduction, Pulitzer Prizewinning Commentator George F. Will Marvels, Posnanski Must Already Have Lived More Than Two Hundred Years. How Else Could He Have Acquired Such A Stock Of Illuminating Facts And Entertaining Stories About The Rich History Of This Endlessly Fascinating Sport?Baseballs Legends Come Alive In These Pages, Which Are Not Merely Rankings But Vibrant Profiles Of The Games Alltime Greats. Posnanski Dives Into The Biographies Of Iconic Hall Of Famers, Unfairly Forgotten Allstars, Talents Of Today, And More. He Doesnt Rely Just On Records And Statisticshe Lovingly Retraces Players Origins, Illuminates Their Characters, And Places Their Accomplishments In The Context Of Baseballs Past And Present. Just How Good A Pitcher Is Clayton Kershaw In The 21Stcentury Game Compared To Greg Maddux Dueling With The Juiced Hitters Of The Nineties? How Do The Career And Influence Of Hank Aaron Compare To Babe Ruths? Which Player In The Top Ten Most Deserves To Be Resurrected From History?No Compendium Of Baseballs Legendary Geniuses Could Be Complete Without The Players Of The Segregated Negro Leagues, Men Whose Extraordinary Careers Were Largely Overlooked By Sportswriters At The Time And Unjustly Lost To History. Posnanski Writes About The Efforts Of Former Negro Leaguers To Restore Sidelined Black Athletes To Their Due Honor And Draws Upon The Deep Troves Of The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum And Extensive Interviews With The Likes Of Buck Oneil To Illuminate The Accomplishments Of Players Such As Pitchers Satchel Paige And Smokey Joe Williams; Outfielders Oscar Charleston, Monte Irvin, And Cool Papa Bell; First Baseman Buck Leonard; Shortstop Pop Lloyd; Catcher Josh Gibson; And Many, Many More.The Baseball 100 Treats Readers To The Whole Rich Pageant Of Baseball History In A Single Volume. Engrossing, Surprising, And Heartfelt, It Is A Magisterial Tribute To The Game Of Baseball And The Stars Who Have Played It.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Baseball 100' about? A: 'The Baseball 100' is a comprehensive exploration of the greatest baseball players in history, presented through vibrant profiles and rankings by renowned sportswriter Joe Posnanski. It delves into the lives and careers of 100 players, highlighting their contributions to the game and the rich history of baseball.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Baseball 100'? A: The author of 'The Baseball 100' is Joe Posnanski, an acclaimed sportswriter known for his in-depth knowledge and passion for baseball.
- Q: When was 'The Baseball 100' published? A: 'The Baseball 100' was published on March 7, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Baseball 100' have? A: 'The Baseball 100' contains 880 pages, making it a substantial read for baseball enthusiasts.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Baseball 100' have? A: 'The Baseball 100' is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is 'The Baseball 100' a bestseller? A: 'The Baseball 100' is listed as a New York Times bestseller, indicating its popularity and critical acclaim.
- Q: What are some unique features of 'The Baseball 100'? A: 'The Baseball 100' features detailed biographies of each player, engaging storytelling, and insights into baseball's history, including profiles of players from the Negro Leagues.
- Q: Does 'The Baseball 100' include statistics for the players? A: While 'The Baseball 100' includes player rankings, it focuses more on storytelling and character insights rather than solely on statistics.
- Q: Who wrote the foreword for 'The Baseball 100'? A: The foreword for 'The Baseball 100' was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator George F. Will.
- Q: Can I gift 'The Baseball 100' to a baseball fan? A: 'The Baseball 100' makes an excellent gift for any baseball fan due to its engaging content and comprehensive coverage of baseball history.