What goes on in a baseball player's mind is critical to the outcome of the game. Since most major leaguers are in peak physical condition, the difference between success and failure on the field often depends on a player's mental approach.
Looking at everything from a player's confidence to his leadership skills, instincts, and hunches, Smart Baseball uses entertaining anecdotes to get inside the mind of baseball's greats and show fans what goes through a player's head when he steps onto the field.
Smart Baseball presents the knowledge and accumulated experience of one of the few three-generation baseball families, the Bells. In addition, this book is full of insights from more than one hundred of Major League Baseball's greatest players, from Willie Mays to Barry Bonds to Ferguson Jenkins.
A fascinating and informative look at what goes on in the psyche of professional baseball players as they play the game, Smart Baseball is a unique chance for baseball fans to see what it takes for ballplayers to succeed at the Major League level.
"I have known Buddy Bell a number of years, as a competitor, teammate, and friend. I don't know of anybody more qualified to write a book about this subject. I am so glad that someone has finally decided to write about it, and to have it done by Buddy and his sons makes it even better."
Mike Hargrove, manager of the Seattle Mariners
"Being a huge believer in the mental side of the game, I think it's great that a guy with as much baseball knowledge as Buddy Bell put his thoughts on paper. His passion and respect for the game is second to none."
Todd Helton, first baseman for the Colorado Rockies
"I believe this is a very good book because it talks so much about positive thinking. I think the Bell baseball family has been as high class as you could ever be."
