Introduction

Whenever literate baseball fans gather, one question invariably arises: “What are the best baseball books?” This volume offers an answer from an expert who has spent a lifetime reading, evaluating, and honoring great baseball books.

Content Overview

Here are thoughtful essays on 68 more “Diamond Classics,” great baseball books published since 1989 when the prequel to the present volume was released. Each essay neatly summarizes one of the books selected, defines its unique contribution to the canon, and explains what makes it great.

Purpose and Value

Reading this book, along with its predecessor, is tantamount to taking a crash course in baseball literature. In addition to interesting anecdotal information, a complete bibliography of all books covered is included. This book serves as a valuable reference for anyone starting, building, or maintaining a personal or institutional baseball library.