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A review by domnorton
Power Ball: Anatomy of a Modern Baseball Game by Rob Neyer
4.0
By using the context of a (fairly meaningless, yet fun) ball game between the A’s and the Astros, Neyer uses events in the game as springboards to embark on tangental discussions such as changes in roster mechanics, demographic shifts, and analytics usage. By doing this, Neyer describes the state of post-modern baseball.
Throughout, there is an undertone of “baseball is in decline”. Yet, Neyer appears hopeful that MLB will become more willing to experiment, with pitch clocks, and by de-juicing the balls, for example.
Overall, this book is not spectacular, but is an enjoyable read nonetheless - a solid 4.0.
Throughout, there is an undertone of “baseball is in decline”. Yet, Neyer appears hopeful that MLB will become more willing to experiment, with pitch clocks, and by de-juicing the balls, for example.
Overall, this book is not spectacular, but is an enjoyable read nonetheless - a solid 4.0.