Full Description
Covering nine teams from Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college, this book provides a view of college baseball from close up. Chapters draw on the action of nine weekend series, incorporating interviews of players, coaches, and administrators to cover topics such as recruiting, summer ball, academics, and the Major League draft. Fan support and the fundamentals of collegiate hitting, pitching, coaching, and conditioning are also closely discussed.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue
1. University of Southern California Trojans
2. University of Texas Longhorns
3. California State University Fullerton Titans
4. Lewis-Clark State College Warriors
5. Chico State Wildcats
6. San Jacinto Community College Gators
7. Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors
8. Louisiana State University Tigers
9. University of Miami Hurricanes
Epilogue
Sources and Resources
Index