James Charlton & Sally Cook 
How to Speak Baseball 
An Illustrated Guide to Ballpark Banter

This handsome guide to the language of baseball decodes the amusing, clever phrases that pepper commentary about the sport. Packed with witty explanations of everything from "duster" and "rubber arm" to "up the elevator, " this ballpark lexicon plays on a nostalgic love for the national pastime while covering ground from baseball's beginnings to today. This humorous mix of definitions and anecdotes is the perfect gift for both lifelong baseball fans and rookies working up the ranks.

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Ross Mac Donald is an illustrator whose work has appeared in international publications. He lives in Connecticut.