Clearing the Bases is a much-needed call to arms by one of baseball’s most respected players. Drawing on his experiences as a third baseman, a manager, and, most recently, a fan, Mike Schmidt takes on everything from skyrocketing payrolls, callous owners, and unapproachable players to inflated statistics, and, of course, ersatz home run kings.
Mike Schmidt: Clearing the Bases
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