Unofficial Guide to Baseball's Most Unusual Records

The idea behind The Unofficial Guide to Baseballs Most Unusual Records is a simple one: to compile all the baseball records that cant be found anywhere else in one slick, pocket-sized handy guide. The result is a book that goes beyond the standard statistical fare into the twilight world of baseball arcana, presenting records not only of rare achievement but also of abject failure; weird and wacky stuff; records that answer the questions that are often asked but for which until now readers could find no answer for.Baseballs Most Unusual Records is an irreverent, quirky even, at times, bizarre -- collection of more than 500 fascinating firsts, one-of-a-kind feats and historic milestones that show us the best and worst of what many consider the worlds most beloved game. Its a unique, insiders look. But most important, its a captivating look.Readers soon discover the identity of that infamous player with a thing for birthday cakes (as in, sitting on them); the first major leaguer to run backwards round the bases; the batter with the worst performance at-bat and the one with the most convictions for growing marijuana; plus the one to make the best comeback from a beaning.