Baseball may be America's pastime, but many people don't know a fly ball (a ball hit into the air) from a beanball (a ball thrown at a hitter's head!). Watching this historic sport gets even more fascinating with a bit of knowledge about the basics. This vibrant volume takes readers on the field and shows them the positions and the rules that make baseball such an exciting and iconic game. At-level text, including essential sports vocabulary, fun fact boxes, and thrilling photographs will engage fans and future pro players alike.