Who was the greatest third baseman during professional baseball's first 100 years? Which player was the most adept at turning a double play? Was Casey Stengel a genius or just plain lucky? Were the Kansas City Athletics a "farm team" of the New York Yankees? Who was the fastest pitcher of all time? Was Brooks Robinson really the best fielding third baseman of his generation? The author poses some controversial answers to these questions, inviting contrary views. His opinions are backed by solid statistical evidence. This book will stir memories, inspire thought, and generate discussion about America’s pastime in the years after World War II. The book is an easy read. It is intended to be consumed on a beach, in a hammock, in a favorite recliner, or anywhere else designed to isolate the reader from the craziness of the world.