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Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball
by George F. Will
Baseball as craft through four practitioners: La Russa managing, Hershiser pitching, Gwynn hitting, Ripken fielding. Intelligent and detailed.
Read it if…
you want to understand baseball as serious work.
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Skip it if…
you want narrative.
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Three things you will actually use
- Craft is attention to detail.
- Preparation beats talent.
- Watch the professionals.
Do this first
Read the Gwynn chapter.
Our verdict
Will on craft.
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