02382cam a22003373u 4500 33291 UtSlPG 20260610133747.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925 Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-30 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside" by Christy Mathewson is a firsthand account of the game of baseball, authored during the early 20th century. The book captures the essence of professional baseball through the eyes of one of the greatest pitchers of his time, providing insights into the strategies and challenges faced in the sport. Through anecdotes and experiences, Mathewson offers readers a glimpse into the intense environment of Major League Baseball, highlighting the mental and physical demands placed on players. At the start of the book, Mathewson discusses some of the most challenging batters he has faced, emphasizing their unique hitting styles and how he has adapted his pitching techniques to counter them. Through the stories of notable players like Joe Tinker and Fred Clarke, he illustrates the psychological strategies at play during a game, where intuition and experience often dictate success. The opening sets the stage for further explorations into the intricacies of pitching and the dynamics of baseball, engaging sports enthusiasts with its mix of personal narrative and practical expertise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925 Pitching (Baseball) Baseball -- United States -- History Wheeler, John N. (John Neville), 1886- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33291 74137 74137