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OverviewThe life of a major league baseball scout is far from glamorous. Away from his family for weeks on end, he travels to obscure parts of the world in all types of conditions in search of the next break-out star. Essential to a club's talent procurement, and thus to its ultimate success, scouts nevertheless remain relatively anonymous compared to players and owners. This work gives overdue attention to these vital participants in the American national pastime. Substantial biographical profiles of more than 300 veteran scouts--from the earliest who traveled in covered wagons to long-time experts still on the job--chronicle their playing histories, scouting accomplishments, the organizations for which they scouted, and the players they signed who made it to the major leagues. A very extensive bibliography and an index complete the work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P.J. Dragseth , Roland HemondPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.789kg ISBN: 9780786443604ISBN 10: 078644360 Pages: 335 Publication Date: 14 June 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Roland Hemond Preface Introduction THE DICTIONARY Bibliography IndexReviews“valuable...well executed and covering a neglected subject, this book is highly recommended”—ARBA. valuable...well executed and covering a neglected subject, this book is highly recommended --ARBA. valuable...well executed and covering a neglected subject, this book is highly recommended --<i>ARBA</i>. Author InformationP.J. Dragseth is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), a former secondary school teacher, and writer for a small local newspaper. She lives in Rogue River, Oregon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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