Nine College Nines: A Closeup View of Campus Baseball Programs Today

by Gregory J. Tully

Overview

Covering nine teams from Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college, this book provides a view of college baseball from close up. Chapters draw on the action of nine weekend series, incorporating interviews of players, coaches, and administrators to cover topics such as recruiting, summer ball, academics, and the Major League draft. Fan support and the fundamentals of collegiate hitting, pitching, coaching, and conditioning are also closely discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786441280
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	01/28/2009
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Gregory J. Tully is a member of the National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association and a former high school umpire. His articles have been published in the Oakland A’s Magazine.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Prologue     

1. University of Southern California Trojans     
2. University of Texas Longhorns     
3. California State University Fullerton Titans     
4. Lewis-Clark State College Warriors     
5. Chico State Wildcats     
6. San Jacinto Community College Gators     
7. Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors     
8. Louisiana State University Tigers     
9. University of Miami Hurricanes     

Epilogue     
Sources and Resources     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

well worth the read...compelling”—Journal of Sport History.

From the Publisher

well worth the read...compelling

Journal of Sport History