Whether you are a casual observer or a die-hard fan, Baseball For Dummies, 2nd Edition, covers all the bases for anyone wanting a full understanding of the game. Hall-of-Famer Joe Morgan explains baseball with insight in down-to-earth language so everyone can gain a fuller appreciation of the sport

• Look at baseball basics, from the bat, ball, and other essential equipment to the field, players, and rules of the game.
• Get into proper baseball shape with fun and effective warm-up routines.
• Step onto the field and review everything from positions and baserunning to batting, throwing, and catching.
• Climb into the body of a major-league player and see how he handles various situations that arise during the game.
• Explore organized baseball, from T-ball and Little League to the minors and the big leagues.
• Find out all about the people who work behind the scenes to make every game a success: coaches, umpires, groundskeepers, team owners, and announcers.
• Join the folks in the stands and see what it takes to be a truly devoted fan.

Joe Morgan also includes his list of top-ten batters, fielders, and pitchers of today and all time."

Amazon.com Review
Baseball is another solid hit in the popular Dummies series. With its chatty style, snappy graphics, and enjoyably informative top-10 lists, the book sticks to the Dummies format better than most pitchers follow their catchers' signs, a plus to be sure. The real plus, though, resides in the deftness of Joe Morgan's voice. The former Hall of Fame second baseman-turned television analyst has proven himself a natural communicator in the booth; he comes across just as comfortable, informative, and thorough in print. His enthusiasm spills over, but not at the expense of his broad knowledge. Morgan, naturally, covers the bases--hitting, pitching, fielding, running, coaching--with plenty of whys teamed up with the requisite how-tos. For added expertise he calls on fellow pros such as Hall of Famer Bob Gibson and MVP third-baseman Ken Caminiti. Deceptively sophisticated, Baseball for Dummies is a marvelously good-natured introduction to the game, but it also hurls enough insight to hook baseball's more advanced students.