num_pages: 288
description: Ron Darling has been beloved by Mets fans since he helped his team win the 1986 World Series. Today he is considered one of the most articulate and insightful broadcasters in baseball bringing the game to life in ways that few can match. Now he gives us an engaging sophisticated practical and philosophical exploration of the art strategy and psychology of pitching.Darling takes us inside the pitchers mind illuminating the subtler aspects of the game and providing a deeper appreciation of what happens on the field. He explains why the position of pitcher is uniquely strategic and complex and explores the various tactics a pitcher uses in different scenarios including the countless factors in deciding what to throw and how he bounces back from a tough inning. Throughout we get a glimpse of what it feels like to stand alone on the mound the center of attention for tens of thousands of fans.While there are technical books on pitching there is no other book that examines the position in such compelling depth as The Complete Game. Filled with captivating real-life anecdotes it will do for pitching what Ted Williamss The Science of Hitting did for battingand it will be an essential book for every fan and aspiring player.
language: English
title: The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball, Pitching, and Life on the Mound
publisher: Knopf