For the Love of Baseball
Everyone falls in love with the game for a different reason. Maybe someone is raised at the ballpark, the crack of the bat being one of the oldest sounds in their memory. Perhaps little league was one of their favorite childhood activities, practice after practice, game after game, a throwing arm growing stronger or a memorable win surrounded by best friends, sweating and jumping and shouting in shared glorious triumph. Or maybe someone never much understood the game until they were reluctantly dragged along to a Double-A affiliate field, brat in hand, unsure of what to expect. Perhaps they leave the game in fascination, with wonder for the amount of science, math, and statistics that make up nearly every player's action. Maybe someone falls in love with a player, or a team, or a ball park. Perhaps they're in love with a baseball town or city, the way an entire community can come together for one cause, one bursting with childhood giddiness and long-lost innocence. Maybe Mom or Dad were a fan, and loving baseball is about honoring their memory and their passions. Whatever the reason, many of us find ourselves wrapped up in watching, in checking the standings, or in bonding over our shared team affiliations or friendly rivalries.
Check out some of these nonfiction titles and biographies to honor our love of America's pastime! Simply click on a book cover if you're interested in putting a title on hold.
Missouri is also home to two fantastic major league teams. Below you will find books related to both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals.
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