Description
Book SynopsisThe expanded and now-definitive work on the language of baseball—“That rarest of sports books, a valuable reference work that provides absorbing and enlightening reading.” (
Sports Illustrated)
Trade Review"If you’re a baseball fan and...you’re curious about the etymology of the phrase out in the left field or you need a refresher on the infield fly rule. Well for 20 years, the authority, the baseball Bible, if you will, has been
The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. " -- Melissa Block - All Things Considered
"Always attuned to lore and language, Dickson ventures far beyond dugout expressions that have already dug out a place in common American speech." -- Rob Kyff - Hartford Courant
"An indispensable guide to the language of baseball." -- John Curtis - San Diego Union-Tribune
"This magnificent volume will make the perfect gift for diehard fans." -- Vick Mickunas - The Dayton Daily News
"Dickson’s discursive dictionary…a delight for former sandlot players, lexical scholars and members of the hot-stove league. " -- William Safire - The New York Times Magazine
"This book is very cool." -- Rachel Maddow - The Rachel Maddow Show
"A wonderful companion volume...enough to last a fan through a 162-game season and the playoffs.…What a treasure to have at hand with a long season ahead. " -- David Broder - The Washington Post
"[E]xtraordinary book…of value beyond the cost. If you or someone you love has an interest in [baseball, this] will be [a] welcome addition to any collection...so readable, so accessible, and such a pleasure to dip into, to research into, or to just sit down and read for the narrative flow." -- James Srodes - Washington Times
