RuleGraphics: Professional Baseball - Softcover

Goodman MD, Dennis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0996110526 ISBN 13: 9780996110525

Publisher: Coffeehouse Development, LLC, 2016

Synopsis

Updated for 2016
Major League Baseball changed the numbering system of the rule book in 2015. This second edition of RuleGraphics is reflective of these changes. In addition, it provides a quick and easy cross reference table between old and new rule numbering. 

New to this edition
Maintaining the simplicity and ease of use from the first edition, this edition adds tables highlighting major rule differences between levels of baseball (professional, college and high school). RuleGraphics is now a go to reference guide for all umpires.

About the core material
RuleGraphics is a new and much simpler way to learn baseball rules. It is a primer and reference for baseball rules. RuleGraphics organizes rules by part of the game. In addition, each rule is boiled down to one page. Each page contains the rule book definition, key points, sample plays and a picture where appropriate. This book is a great tool for people who want to quickly get grounded in the rules.

About this title

From the Author:

Unable to hit a curve ball, Dennis started umpiring youth baseball in 1994. He has umpired state tournaments at the high school and youth level. In 2013 he joined the Indianapolis Umpires Association (IUA). He has been a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) since 2002. He lives outside Indianapolis with his wife and two sons.

Review:

RuleGraphics is a fantastic primer for the fan who wants to learn more about the game, the broadcaster who is interested in accuracy when explaining a knotty situation on-air, or on-field personnel keen on making efficient use of the rules of professional baseball. Visually appealing and organized by player role, RuleGraphics allows readers the opportunity to quickly locate and consult relevant rules when time is of the essence. RuleGraphics is a sorely needed Media Guide for the Official Baseball Rules. -Gil Imber Owner, Close Call Sports and Commissioner, Umpire Ejection Fantasy League

About this edition

• Publisher: Coffeehouse Development, LLC
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0996110526
• ISBN 13: 9780996110525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 86
• Illustrator: Perdue Sean