THE 1969 MIRACLE METS: THE IMPROBABLE STORY OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST UNDERDOG TEAM    by Steven Travers
Price: Free! 225240 words. Language: English. Published on June 8, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
The 1969 "miracle Mets."

A TALE OF THREE CITIES: NEW YORK, L.A. AND SAN FRANCISCO IN OCTOBER OF ‘62    by Steven Travers
Price: Free! 184720 words. Language: English. Published on May 31, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
1962 was the last year of American innocence.

Brooklyn Dodgers: The Last Great Pennant Drive, 1957    by John Nordell
Price: $4.99 USD. 19410 words. Language: English. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
A rundown of the Dodgers last summer in Brooklyn.

Their Glorious Summer    by Austin Gisriel
Price: Free! 7450 words. Language: English. Published on July 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
Set as it was against the backdrop of the 1981 major league players’ strike, the story of the battle for the President’s Cup in Virginia's Valley Baseball League between the New Market Rebels and the Winchester Royals epitomizes that mix of glory and poignancy that produces such passion in those who love the game. An inspiring and easy read at only 7,000 words (14 pages).

Keepers of the Sandlot    by Bill Severns
Price: $6.99 USD. 31730 words. Language: English. Published by Electric Moon Publishing  on November 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
Bill Severns wrote this book to encourage parents and coaches to enjoy their kids and protect their childhood. Your children are only children for a few years-they have plenty of time later in life to be adults; it’s up to us to guard their childhood, to make it fun, and to protect that feeling of playing in the sandlot. We’re the Keepers of that feeling. We’re the Keepers of the Sandlot.

A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets    by David Bagdade
Price: $8.99 USD. 132120 words. Language: English. Published on March 22, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
A Year in Mudville: An Oral History of Casey Stengel and the Original Mets is the first comprehensive work devoted to the 1962 New York Mets, the worst baseball team of the twentieth century. The Original Mets, while unquestionably bad, remain one of the most beloved teams of any era, and this book tells the Mets' unbelievable story through the words of participants and witnesses.

Dropping the fig leaves    by Brian Hommel
Price: $2.99 USD. 17710 words. Language: English. Published by Green e-books on August 17, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
Brian Hommel lives in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife,Kim and three daughters, Abbey, Ellie Grace and Selah Faith. He works for Unlimited Potential Inc. and is currently the chaplain for the Arizona Diamondbacks. As a former professional baseball player Brian now ministers to that unique community.

Lady in the Locker Room    by Susan Fornoff
Price: $4.99 USD. 89660 words. Language: English. Published on November 23, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
Part memoir, part expose, this 1993 edition takes an intimate look at the life and challenges of a woman covering the superstar-laden Oakland A's during an era when it was a rarity and not a requirement to see a woman patrolling the sidelines for the network NFL telecast. Featured cast includes Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, Reggie Jackson, Dave Stewart and more.

Instant Baseball    by Jim Hibbs
Price: $3.99 USD. 4900 words. Language: English. Published on April 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Sports training.
A condensed guide to the fundamentals of: Pitching, Hitting, Running, Throwing, Catching, with links to 8 free training videos. Learn to play the Pro way. Illustrated booklet endorsed by Tommy Lasorda, Tony LaRussa, Charlie Hough, Sparky Anderson, Johnny Bench and George Brett By former Angels Catcher Jim Hibbs

Hitting is Simple...Have You Figured it Out Yet?    by Al McCormick
Price: $4.99 USD. 15350 words. Language: English. Published on November 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Baseball.
Very early in my coaching career I was fortunate to meet a 10 year old who questioned everything! Initially I felt his questions were a test of my patience, but when he asked, “How long do I wait Coach?” during a hitting drill, I realized what I was saying did not make sense. Wow, and I thought I was the coach.