Book Description
Earl Weaver is of frameof mind where bunting is frowned upon, the five-men rotation is scoffed at, and the hit-and-run is mocked. Finesse baseball? Not on the watch of the man whose recipe for winning was "pitching, defense, and the three-run homer." Weaver didn't even have a sign for hit-and-run!
His was the mind behind behind "The Oriole Way." Weaver's strategies and machinations led the Baltimore Orioles to four pennants and one World Series win over 17 years of managing. He was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1996.
In WEAVER ON STRATEGY, the legendary manager explains some of his more unusual tactics, outlines his approach to the game, and gives tips on everything from when to pull your starting pitcher, to when and how to argue with the umpires. This special, updated edition includes Weaver's views on today's managers and their strategies as well.
About the author
Earl Weaver was enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame in 1996 after a career marked by intensity, innovation, wit, and winning. He has done television and radio work and now lives in retirement near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Terry Pluto is one of the most prolific sportswriters of our day, writing primarily about baseball and basketball. He lives near Akron, Ohio.
