Who's Better Who's Best in Baseball Author:Elliott Kalb Guaranteed to spark debate among baseball diehards with its controversial pick for #1"Elliott Kalb's work is beyond excellent. He thinks in story lines and uses numbers to make compelling and often original points."--Bob Costas In the world of major-league sports, Elliott Kalb, a.k.a "Mr. Stats," is the Sultan of Stats, the Tsar... more » of Trivia, and the Final Word in armchair-athlete disputes. Now, hot on the heels of his controversial bestseller Who's Better, Who's Best in Basketball? comes a book that is guaranteed to raise both hackles and cheers from baseball fans from coast to coast. More than a book of lists, Who's Better, Who's Best in Baseball?:
Interweaves numbers, facts, and anecdotes to offer a grand perspective on the entire history of the sport and its 100 all-time greatest of the greats--including players from the Negro Leagues
Features interviews with MLB experts, players, and coaches, including Bob Costas, Bud Selig, Vin Scully, Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Johnny Bench, and others
Argues the popular debate--what means more, modern training and modern medicine, overall athletics, popularity, or genetics?
Elliott K. reviewed Who's Better, Who's Best in Baseball? on
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This is a great read, perfect for sports fans who want to learn about 100 of the greatest baseball players of all time. This book is filled with interesting stories, sidebars, and facts.