What is the difference between batting average and slugging percentage? How far does the catcher throw the ball when he tries to gun out a runner whos stealing second? How do you predict a players season stats after only a few weeks? Race to the field to learn how math has transformed the world of baseball!

Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.