The history of America's national pastime is so rich that every day of the calendar year commemorates numerous important baseball events. This Day in Baseball details 365 days of facts, history, and nostalgia from the dawning of baseball up to present day. Presenting more well-known events (September 30th, for example, is notable for being the day that Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run in 1927) along with lesser known but highly significant happenings (September 30th is also the day that Chicago established the National League record for winning percentage, .798, in 1880), this comprehensive book highlights the endless ways that baseball has evolved through the years. Covering the major leagues and minor leagues and beyond, This Day in Baseball will be a treasure trove of fascinating information for even the most knowledgeable readers!

The history of America's national pastime is so rich that every day of the calendar year commemorates numerous important baseball events. This Day in Baseball details 365 days of facts, history, and nostalgia from the dawning of baseball up to present day. Presenting more well-known events (September 30th, for example, is notable for being the day that Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run in 1927) along with lesser known but highly significant happenings (September 30th is also the day that Chicago established the National League record for winning percentage, .798, in 1880), this comprehensive book highlights the endless ways that baseball has evolved through the years. Covering the major leagues and minor leagues and beyond, This Day in Baseball will be a treasure trove of fascinating information for even the most knowledgeable readers!