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Book

It's a numbers game! Baseball : the math behind the perfect pitch, the game-winning grand slam, and so much more!

Call Number

  • J 796.357 BUCK (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2021]

Physical Description

127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Audience

Grades 4-6 National Geographic Kids.

Summary

"In baseball, numbers are everywhere! So, grab your ball cap and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions. You'll be the brainiest batter and sharpest pitcher out there!"--Back cover

"A kid-friendly exploration of how math and statistics are used in baseball"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • The field, the gear, and more
  • Hitting
  • Pitching
  • Baserunning and fielding
  • Super sets
  • The World (Series) of baseball
  • 9 crazy numbers.

Subjects

Added Authors

Sean Doolittle