Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Introduction: spring is for baseball! -- Playing field: on the diamond -- Players on the field: taking the field -- Scoring: hit 'em home -- Equipment: suit up -- Starting the game: play ball! -- Offense: the line up -- Defense: play catch -- Strike zone: in the zone -- Running the bases: stealing second -- Pitching: change it up -- Fielding: I got it! -- Hitting: lay it on the line -- Rules: follow the rules -- Offensive strategy: head games -- Defensive strategy: turning two -- Professional leagues: the big leagues -- Player biographies: legends -- The World Series: the fall classic -- Baseball timeline: what happened when? -- Trivia: baseball bonanza.

Describes the basic rules, skills, and important people and events in the sport of baseball.