Understand the National Pastime-BaseballThe elements of the game of baseball are taken for granted by today's fans. Actually they have evolved through a historical process. This book reviews and summarizes how that has occurred, and provides an overview of the teams and economics of the game today. A review of the 2007 season shows the typical events and situations that develop during the baseball season. A simulated game provides a detailed analysis of the actions of baseball players in a variety of game situations.