The Baseball Codes: Beanballs, Sign Stealing, and Bench-Clearing Brawls: The Unwritten Rules of America’s Pastime Audiobook

" I'm a huge fan of baseball and was very interested in reading this book to pick up on "unwritten rules" I didn't already know of... But I found it to be such a difficult read for me only because it wasn't written as a story, but just statistics/scenarios one after another, after another... So, unfortunately, it was a little too daunting for me - it was like reading the stock exchange. "

" This is not for the occasional fan - you really need a strong grip on baseball terms, setups, and the ability to follow out (sometimes long and complicated) descriptions of plays. Still, engrossing if you're a fan of the game. "

" Great quick, fun read. Enjoy the real stories and explanations of all the quirky unwritten things that make up professional baseball. Makes me want to watch a game right now! "

" Great book for the knowledgable basefan. A very inside look at the Game. "

" Interesting anectdotes. "

" A collection of anecdotes, entertaining but not crucial. "

" This book was extremely informative and well-written. It definitely adds a new dimension to my understanding of the game and it's players. In the acknowledgements, Mr. Turbow said he'd had help whittling the book down to 25% of the material he'd gathered. Would love to read what didn't make the cut! "

" Being a fan of baseball, and a fan of the history of the game, I enjoyed reading about the "old" days and the respect for the game. If you are a true fan of the game, and enjoy hearing about what goes on on the bench and in the club house, this book is for you! Great book! "

" If you like baseball you will love this "

" great stories involving the baseball codes from early days of baseball to the present days of baseball "

" I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who isn't already a serious baseball fan, but I enjoyed it a lot. More hilarious than educational, but a lot of fun. Baseball players are crazy, man. "

" i listened to this book. it is a great read if you like sports, specifically baseball and what's really going on in a game. i love the history + true americana aspect of baseball and this book reveals SO much about all these things that the basic fan does not know is a part of the game. "

" Not bad to pick up and flip through. Good stories. "

" Fiancee deeply into baseball loved it, monopolized it in fact so it had to go back to the library before I read it myself. He read me a few anecdotes regarding some pranks between teams. "

" Fantastic book. If you love baseball, you will love this book. The stories are funny and the prose is well written. And the conclusion sums up everything I love about the game. "

" Best reserved for true baseball fans who want to know more about what goes on in this wonderfully intellectual game. "

" The Codes is typical sports journalism so the writing is only kind of so-so, but a deep dive into all of the games unwritten "rules" is pretty fun and very quick. If you're a fan, totally worth it. "

" This was dry reading in some spots, but definitely had some interesting stories that I did not previously know. "

" A neat look into the clubhouse, dugout and otherwise behind the scenes. The next time I see a batter hit by a pitch, I'll probably spend a lot more time wondering about what's going on behind the scenes. "

" This is a book for the baseball fan. It's full of stories and anecdotes about the unwritten rules of baseball. It explains these rules through the anecdotes and the humor of baseball. It's a fun book to read. "

" A neat look into the clubhouse, dugout and otherwise behind the scenes. The next time I see a batter hit by a pitch, I'll probably spend a lot more time wondering about what's going on behind the scenes. "

" Great read! Stuff I always wondered about: when to retaliate, superstitions, running up a score, beanballs, etc. Gets me excited for the 2011 season. Recommended! "

" This is not for the occasional fan - you really need a strong grip on baseball terms, setups, and the ability to follow out (sometimes long and complicated) descriptions of plays. Still, engrossing if you're a fan of the game. "

" The sub-title says it all. This book was so much fun to read. I laughed out loud many times while reading it. If you understand the game of baseball and how it should be played, this book is a must. "

" Great book for the knowledgable basefan. A very inside look at the Game. "

" You love baseball? You like to laugh? You like to read behind-the-scenes stories? READ THIS BOOK! "

" Loved the stories and the history but the author's writing style left something to be desired. "

" Everything is legal in baseball, even if it's officially illegal in the rulebook. If you get caught, stop, or there'll be hell to pay in the form of bruised up batters. "

" I loved this book. As a die hard fan I thought I had an understanding of the "Unwritten Rules". I was wrong. Not only does this book give a glimpse of what those rules are but backs them up with historical examples. A must read for any Baseball Fan! "

" A well written collection of anecdotes, which provide some insight into the unwritten rules of baseball. If you like the game, you'll probably like the book. "