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Zack Hample on 'Watching Baseball Smarter' For devout baseball fans who are trying to draw their reluctant friends and family into the game, Zack Hample offers help. His new book is called Watching Baseball Smarter: A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks.

Zack Hample on 'Watching Baseball Smarter'

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April 7, 20078:00 AM ET

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Watching Baseball Smarter

Watching Baseball Smarter

A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-Experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks

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Title: Watching Baseball Smarter
Subtitle: A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-Experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks
Author: Zack Hample

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