It's a Numbers Game! Baseball: The Math Behind the Perfect Pitch, the Game-Winning Grand Slam, and So Much More! (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781426371578)

With every hit, ball, strike, and home run numbers are being calculated on the baseball field. Get ready to learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player's game to the exact timing used to steal a base. Read about all the greatest players from baseball history and get fun facts, like what the most retired jersey number is. Discover what countries dominate in the Little League World Series and check out cool graphics that show the frequency of hits to every part of the field. Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is the ultimate grand slam.

Author: Buckley
ISBN-10: 1426371578
ISBN-13: 9781426371578
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2021
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.60d