A collection of original essays about baseball in other cultures, notably Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific, which explores a wide range of issues for

"A collection of essays about baseball in other countries across the globe that explores a wide range of issues for each region"--

In 1973, Roberto Clemente was honored as the first baseball player born outside the continental U.S. to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Born in Carolina, Pue

"A collection of essays about baseball in other countries across the globe that explores a wide range of issues for each region"--

 With the success of The Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, baseball in Europe has begun to receive more attention. But few realize just how far back