by Sean Stewart
First published 1998
This comprehensive reference compiles complete statistical data for every player who appeared in major league baseball during the 1997 season. The register includes full career numbers through the final game of 1997, personal information including ages and birthplaces, complete transaction histories, and records of awards and career achievements. Beyond active major leaguers, the volume covers every big league manager from that season plus dozens of minor league prospects positioned for future major league careers. Each entry provides the essential facts and figures that define a professional baseball career, creating a complete snapshot of the sport at a specific moment in time.
Genres: reference, sports, non-fiction, baseball
Vibes: comprehensive, factual, informative
Tropes: reference-work
Period: 1997, 1998
653 pages · Paperback · Sporting News