Book Description

The vengeful batter who breaks up a no-hitter without getting a hit! The disgruntled player whose manager is upset with him-until he strikes out on purpose! The ornery closer who demands to pitch in the fourth inning of a nine-inning game! You will encounter these and many more perplexing scenarios in NINE-MINUTE BASEBALL MYSTERIES, which will put your knowledge of baseball-and your ability to think creatively-to the ultimate test. The book contains 40 original hardball conundrums, each with a completely logical explanation, guaranteed to both baffle and delight even the most fanatical of fans and savviest of experts. Why 9 minutes? Well, 9 is a magical number in baseball: 9 innings, 9 fielders, 9 spots in a lineup...and 9 minutes for each mystery! The brain teasers in NINE-MINUTE BASEBALL MYSTERIES are presented in a three-section format: first read the scenario in the Puzzles section, then develop your theory utilizing the hints in the Clues section, and finally, see if your explanation is correct in the Solutions section. Each puzzle is delicately crafted to be devious but fair, and all are written in an engaging, colorful manner, befitting of our national pastime. The puzzles start out towards the easier end of the spectrum and increase in difficulty as the book progresses, and each draws upon a singular aspect of baseball's rich tapestry. At the end of each solution any applicable rules from the 2018 edition of the Official Baseball Rulebook are cited. This unique and original book will appeal to puzzlers and baseball enthusiasts of any age and aptitude. Whether you're a fan of baseball history, trivia, strategy or statistics, this book will have something for you, and you are guaranteed to learn something about the game and look at it in a new, more appreciative light. So what are you waiting for? Put on your Baseball Detective Cap and let's get to solving these NINE-MINUTE BASEBALL MYSTERIES!