Infield Fly Rule Is in Effect: The History and Strategy of Baseball's Most (In)Famous Rule

By Howard M Wasserman

Book Overview

The Infield Fly Rule is the most misunderstood rule in baseball and perhaps in all of sports. That also makes it the most infamous. Drawing on interviews with experts, legal arguments and a study of every infield fly play in eight Major League seasons, this book tells the complete story of the rule. The author covers the rule's history from the 19th century to the modern game, its underlying logic and supporting arguments, recent criticisms and calls for repeal, the controversies and confusion it creates, and its effect on how the game is played.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476667152
• ISBN13: 9781476667157
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher