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All-stars for all time : a sabermetric ranking of the major league best, 1876-2007 / William F. McNeil.

Author/creator McNeil, William
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.,
Descriptionix, 235 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Contents Baseball's all-time all-star teams through the years -- Methodology -- The nineteenth-century all-stars -- Baseball's greatest catchers -- Baseball's greatest pitchers -- Baseball's greatest first basemen -- Baseball's greatest second basemen -- Baseball's greatest shortstops -- Baseball's greatest third basemen -- Baseball's greatest right fielders and left fielders -- Baseball's greatest center fielders -- Baseball's legendary all-stars.
Abstract "Scientifically ranks major league players, by position, offensive and defensive skills. Adjusts individual statistics for the era when player was active and for "home park factor" to put all on a level playing field. For each position, identifies top contenders for best offensive, defensive and all-around player, and provides a brief history of the candidates"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 229-230) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008039635
ISBN9780786435005 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786435003 (softcover : alk. paper)

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