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Stand and Deliver: A History of Pinch-Hitting Paperback – June 2, 2003

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From "Princeton Charlie" Reilly, the first pinch-hitter ever, to today's pinnacle in pinch-hitting, Lenny Harris, this book enumerates the exploits and records of the best in this craft through the 2001 season. Among the statistics are many anecdotes of their performances.

The decade-by-decade study of pinch-hitting begins in 1892 when it first became permissible to substitute players in major league baseball for reasons other than injury. In addition to focusing on the substitute batters who were the leaders in each era, there are chapters devoted to the characteristics of an effective pinch-hitter, preparation for the job, the impact of the designated hitter, and how a player becomes a pinch-hitter in the first place. The considerable accomplishments and strengths of these players, who for too long have not been given the recognition they deserve, are presented in detail.

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  1. Print length
    213 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    McFarland
  4. Publication date
    June 2, 2003
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0786415886
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0786415885
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The baseball role of pinch-hitter is unique in sports. It's typically a one-play window, often under pressure, with no warm up, and bereft of any chance at redemption until the next game. Votano, who explored relief pitching in Late and Close (2002), examines pinch-hitting within the historical context of the game and presents the thoughts of many baseball observers--including the specialists themselves. He plumbs baseball archives and presents the progress of pinch-hitting decade by decade, beginning with the exploits of Tom Daly, who hit the first pinch home run in 1892. He continues in significant detail through the 1940s and swings into high gear in the 1950s when Smoky Burgess and Jerry Lynch set the standards for modern pinch hitters. At times Votano relies too much on statistics, but he injects enough comments from principals and analysis of the special mindset of the pinch hitter to keep things moving at a brisk pace. A nice choice for serious baseball fans. Wes Lukowsky
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“significant detail...a nice choice”―Booklist.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland (June 2, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786415886
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786415885
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches

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