“One Last Strike: Fifty Years in Baseball, Ten and a Half Games Back, and One Final Championship Season”
The book with the miraculous comeback of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals.
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“The Year of the Pitcher: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, and the End of Baseball’s Golden Age”
The book details the pitching of 1968 that led to several rule changes.
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Baseball History: Baseball Becomes a Business in 1869
When Baseball Became a Business Harry Wright knew he could make money by putting a baseball team together. He was a ballplayer himself that once hit seven home runs in a game. He convinced a group of Ohio investors, in 1869, to finance the team and he was named manager. Wright was sure that…
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“Miller Time: The Story of John Miller, A Small-Town Basketball Coach Who Inspired Dynasties”
This book examines how a smalltown high school coach can have an effect.
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“Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers’ Extraordinary Pitching Tradition”
Tom examines the pitching rich tradition of the Dodgers.
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“Insight Pitch: My Life as a Major League Closer”
Tom examines Skip Lockwood’s twelve seasons in the major leagues as a closer.
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“The Age of Ruth and Landis The Economics of Baseball during the Roaring Twenties”
Tom examines the economics of baseball beginning in the 1920’s.
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“In Pursuit of Pennants: Baseball Operations from Deadball to Moneyball”
Tom examines how teams put together dynasties in major league baseball.
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“Urban Shocker: Silent Hero of Baseball’s Golden Age”
Tom examines the life and career of pitcher Urban Shocker.
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“The Big Chair” by Ned Colletti with Joseph A. Reaves
Tom examines baseball from the perspective of sitting in the chair of the General Manager of the Dodgers.
