Baseball and Beyond. Have you ever wondered why a curveball curves, or how ERA is calculated? Well in this site we try to answer those questions along with many more. You can learn how to score a game and study the physics behind baseball. You can even hear Red Sox PA Announcer Ed Brickley's impressions of the game.
Abbot and Costello's: Who's On First (text only)
The Science of Baseball. Designed by the Exploratorium, this web site offers students interactive ways to understand baseball, from audio and video clips to Shockwave simulations! Explore the physics of hitting in How Far Can You Hit One? Click on the Baseball Time Machine to adjust a player's stats for comparison in any era in baseball. Learn how baseball equipment has changed over the years in Tools of the Trade. And don't miss the exhibits on fastball reaction time and the scientific slugger.
This Day in Baseball History. Find out what happened on this day in baseball history. This web page presents interesting historical baseball events and memorable quotes in chronological order.
Teaching Aids and Classroom Plans
John's public speaking schedule
Published Interviews with John
Go to the Choosing Up Sides page
Order Choosing Up Sides
Go to the Over The Wall page
Order Over the Wall
Go to The Boy Who Saved Baseball page
Order The Boy Who Saved Baseball
Read an excerpt from Under the Baseball Moon
Order Under the Baseball Moon
Lefty info