“Not all thwacks are created equal…” (Hitters). In entertaining prose, these. . .titles give brief descriptions of pivotal moments or plays, a bit of biography, and some statistical information for the stars they highlight. Each player is shown in . . . exciting photographs.

These books capitalize on fans’ love of debating the merits of their favorite players and teams. Each introduces 14 players or teams in chronological order, along with brief listings of some honorable mentions. Each player’s career highlights are briefly recounted in two pages of text, supplemented by quotes, photos, and key stats. Players and teams from baseball’s past are featured, along with more recent favorites. The comparison helps young fans place their favorites in context, and there are helpful stats and information boxes . . . .The attractive design and ever-popular appeal of this topic will make these titles a hit with fans.