Description
The Infield Fly Rule is the most misunderstood rule in baseball and perhaps in all of sports. That also makes it the most infamous. Drawing on interviews with experts, legal arguments and a study of every infield fly play in eight Major League seasons, this book tells the complete story of the rule. The author covers the rule's history from the 19th century to the modern game, its underlying logic and supporting arguments, recent criticisms and calls for repeal, the controversies and confusion it creates, and its effect on how the game is played.
Author: Howard M. Wasserman
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 01/23/2019
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781476667157
ISBN10: 1476667152
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball | General
Author: Howard M. Wasserman
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 01/23/2019
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781476667157
ISBN10: 1476667152
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Baseball | General
About the Author
Howard M. Wasserman is a professor of law at Florida International University College of Law. He writes about sports rules, the role of free expression in sports for fans and athletes, and federal civil rights litigation. He lives in Miami, Florida.