Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball
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Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball is a bestselling non-fiction book that analyzes the strategies, psychology, and intricacies of professional baseball through in-depth profiles of players and managers.
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| Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball canonical | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball Context triple: [George F. Will, notableWork, Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball]
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A.
Why I Love Baseball
"Why I Love Baseball" is a book by broadcaster Larry King in which he reflects on his lifelong passion for the sport through personal stories, memories, and commentary.
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B.
For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball
"For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball" is a memoir by former MLB commissioner Bud Selig that chronicles the league’s modern evolution, controversies, and reforms from his insider perspective.
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C.
Baseball’s Sad Lexicon
"Baseball’s Sad Lexicon" is a famous early 20th-century poem that nostalgically celebrates the Chicago Cubs’ double-play combination of Tinker, Evers, and Chance.
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D.
The Last Commissioner: A Baseball Valentine
The Last Commissioner: A Baseball Valentine is a memoir by former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent reflecting on his tenure and the history, culture, and inner workings of professional baseball.
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E.
The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life
"The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life" is a memoir and leadership guide by longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon that blends baseball stories with lessons on strategy, culture, and personal growth.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball Target entity description: Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball is a bestselling non-fiction book that analyzes the strategies, psychology, and intricacies of professional baseball through in-depth profiles of players and managers.
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A.
Why I Love Baseball
"Why I Love Baseball" is a book by broadcaster Larry King in which he reflects on his lifelong passion for the sport through personal stories, memories, and commentary.
-
B.
For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball
"For the Good of the Game: The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball" is a memoir by former MLB commissioner Bud Selig that chronicles the league’s modern evolution, controversies, and reforms from his insider perspective.
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C.
Baseball’s Sad Lexicon
"Baseball’s Sad Lexicon" is a famous early 20th-century poem that nostalgically celebrates the Chicago Cubs’ double-play combination of Tinker, Evers, and Chance.
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D.
The Last Commissioner: A Baseball Valentine
The Last Commissioner: A Baseball Valentine is a memoir by former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent reflecting on his tenure and the history, culture, and inner workings of professional baseball.
-
E.
The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life
"The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life" is a memoir and leadership guide by longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon that blends baseball stories with lessons on strategy, culture, and personal growth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
baseball book
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non-fiction book ⓘ sports book ⓘ |
| analyzes |
in-game strategy
ⓘ
mental approach to baseball ⓘ preparation ⓘ work habits ⓘ |
| author |
George F. Will
NERFINISHED
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George Will NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| describedAs | bestseller ⓘ |
| examines |
fielding and positioning
ⓘ
hitting approach ⓘ managerial decision-making ⓘ pitching mechanics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Cal Ripken Jr.
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Orel Hershiser NERFINISHED ⓘ Tony Gwynn NERFINISHED ⓘ Tony La Russa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
baseball
ⓘ
non-fiction ⓘ sports ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
analytical
ⓘ
journalistic ⓘ |
| hasReputation | classic baseball analysis book ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed analysis of baseball strategy
ⓘ
in-depth player and manager profiles ⓘ |
| profileRole |
hitter
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manager ⓘ pitcher ⓘ shortstop ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| publisher | Macmillan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | Major League Baseball ballparks ⓘ |
| structure | four main profiles ⓘ |
| subject |
Major League Baseball
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
baseball psychology ⓘ baseball strategy ⓘ professional baseball ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
baseball fans
ⓘ
readers of sports non-fiction ⓘ |
| theme |
craftsmanship in baseball
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discipline in sports ⓘ professionalism in baseball ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | late 1980s Major League Baseball ⓘ |
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