Legendary Lumber
The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History
by Joe Orlando
with Tom Zappala and Ellen Zappala
Contributions by John Molori
Foreword by Vince Malta & John Taube
Legendary Lumber Makes Baseball Come Alive
Hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult feats in sports and the baseball bat is the instrument to accomplish this tough task. Whether it is a thin-handled weapon built for bat speed or a hefty war club crafted for durability, the bat is the baseball player’s most customized piece of equipment. For each player featured in the book, there is a narrative highlighting a significant offensive accomplishment along with the story about the bat itself. Readers learn about the interesting characteristics of each gamer along with specific player ordering habits, the distinct bat preparation and the relative scarcity of the gamers featured.
IPPY Award Winner, Gold Medal, 2018
Ben Franklin Award Winner, Silver Medal, 2018
SABR Ritter Award Nominee, 2018
Legendary Lumber Makes Baseball Come Alive
Hitting a baseball is one of the most difficult feats in sports and the baseball bat is the instrument to accomplish this tough task. Whether it is a thin-handled weapon built for bat speed or a hefty war club crafted for durability, the bat is the baseball player’s most customized piece of equipment. For each player featured in the book, there is a narrative highlighting a significant offensive accomplishment along with the story about the bat itself. Readers learn about the interesting characteristics of each gamer along with specific player ordering habits, the distinct bat preparation and the relative scarcity of the gamers featured.
IPPY Award Winner, Gold Medal, 2018
Ben Franklin Award Winner, Silver Medal, 2018
SABR Ritter Award Nominee, 2018
A Peek Inside The Book
From stick magicians like Keeler to Suzuki and all of the greats in between, there is something here for everyone. Enjoy your journey through Legendary Lumber: The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History.
A Peek Inside The Book
From stick magicians like Keeler to Suzuki and all of the greats in between, there is something here for everyone. Enjoy your journey through Legendary Lumber: The Top 100 Player Bats in Baseball History.
Legendary Lumber
Legendary Lumber
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