All-stars for all time a sabermetric ranking of the major league best, 1876-2007
Title:
All-stars for all time a sabermetric ranking of the major league best, 1876-2007
Author:
McNeil, William.
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Publication Information:
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.
Physical Description:
ix, 235 p. : ill.
Contents:
Baseball's all-time all-star teams through the years -- Methodology -- The nineteenth-century all-stars -- Baseball's greatest catchers -- Baseball's greatest pitchers -- Baseball's greatest first basemen -- Baseball's greatest second basemen -- Baseball's greatest shortstops -- Baseball's greatest third basemen -- Baseball's greatest right fielders and left fielders -- Baseball's greatest center fielders -- Baseball's legendary all-stars.
Abstract:
"Scientifically ranks major league players, by position, offensive and defensive skills. Adjusts individual statistics for the era when player was active and for "home park factor" to put all on a level playing field. For each position, identifies top contenders for best offensive, defensive and all-around player, and provides a brief history of the candidates"--Provided by publisher.
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