1 Introduction

America’s pastime has seen many superstars and evolved in a way that has captured the interests of millions and possibly billions throughout its 184-year history. From Abner Doubleday to Shohei Ohtani the game has morphed from a recreation to a phenomena that continue to ignite the imaginations of young and old. This book serves as a historical reference for America’s greatest game.

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