Written for players, coaches, and fans, this unbeatable baseball companion shows what it takes to play each position, how to hit and run the bases, what to watch for in a game, and how to appreciate the fine points of the sport. Updates to this edition include profiles of today's hot new players, tours of new ballparks, the lowdown on today's baseball Web resources, the latest on stats and sabermetrics, and the inside story on the new steroid rules.