Stand and deliver : a history of pinch-hitting
"The decade-by-decade study begins in 1892 when it first became permissible to substitute players in major league baseball for reasons other than injury. The substitute batters who were the leaders in each era, 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 are the topics covered. The considerable accomplishments of these players, long denied the recognition they deserve, are presented in detail."--BOOK JACKET
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