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Author: Jason Turbow

In "The Baseball Codes," Jason Turbow and Michael Duca reveal the tacit rules that govern the great American pastime, from in‑field retaliation to clubhouse politics. Drawing on interviews with players and insiders, the book explains why pitchers sometimes let a teammate "hit by a pitch" go unchecked, how ignorance can become a form of payback, and why certain types of cheating are tolerated while the act of being caught is not. Through vivid anecdotes, the authors illuminate the unseen negotiations that keep baseball functioning, highlighting both its strategic complexity and its human drama.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports

Authors: Jason Turbow

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