Table of Contents

Acknowledgments      v
Foreword      1
Preface      3

1. The Starting Lineup      5
2. Taking the Field      20
3. Getting to First Base      34
4. Delivering the Pitch      52
5. Right Off the Bat      69
6. A Whole New Ball Game      84
7. The Knuckleball      92
8. Two Strong Innings      107
9. Curve Ball      121
10. Relief Pitcher      136
11. Cleanup Hitter      153
12. The Change-Up      165
13. Who’s on First?      182
14. Throw Like a Girl      199
15. Extra Innings      212

Bibliographical Note      225
Index      233