{"title":"Russell A. Carleton","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussell A. Carleton crafts engaging stories set against the thrilling backdrop of sports. With titles like \u003cem\u003eThe New Ballgame\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Shift\u003c\/em\u003e, readers can immerse themselves in narratives that explore the passion, strategy, and drama of athletic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarleton's writing captures the heart of the game, blending dynamic action with rich character development. Fans of sports fiction will appreciate the authentic atmosphere and compelling themes that run through his work, making each story a celebration of the sporting spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shift-by-russell-a-carleton-9781629375441","title":"The Shift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its three-hour-long contests, 162-game seasons, and countless measurable variables, baseball is a sport which lends itself to self-reflection and obsessive analysis. It's a thinking game. It's also a shifting game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNowhere is this more evident than in the statistical revolution which has swept through the pastime in recent years, bringing metrics like WAR, OPS, and BABIP into front offices and living rooms alike. So what's on the horizon for a game that is constantly evolving?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned at the crossroads of sabermetrics and cognitive science, \u003cem\u003eThe Shift\u003c\/em\u003e covers topics ranging from infield shifts to paradigm shifts. Carleton writes with verve, honesty, and an engaging style, inviting all those who love the game to examine it deeply and maybe a little differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eData becomes digestible; intangibles are rendered not only accessible, but quantifiable. Casual fans and statheads alike will not want to miss this compelling meditation on what makes baseball tick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461636767980,"sku":"9781629375441","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781629375441-the-shift.jpg?v=1774973927"},{"product_id":"the-new-ballgame-by-russell-a-carleton-9781637272268","title":"The New Ballgame","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatching a game of baseball today means witnessing phenomena that would have been novel, if not completely unheard of, not so long ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting pitchers sling 100 mile-per-hour heat for just four or five innings before departing; third basemen often station themselves much closer to second (to say nothing of the shortstop's whereabouts); home runs and strikeouts dominate at-bats; all while the length of contest tips toward the four-hour mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no getting around it: the game looks different now. And as Major League Baseball scrambles with rule changes, equipment modifications, labour negotiations, and more, fans are left grasping for the true essence of this beloved pastime among the moving pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe New Ballgame\u003c\/em\u003e, Russell Carleton (\u003cem\u003eThe Shift\u003c\/em\u003e) deftly identifies and examines the many levers and inflection points that have shaped the game into what we see on the field today. Through a singular blend of statistical analysis, history, and cognitive science, readers will trace the rapid evolution of the modern game while contemplating the sport in an entirely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending incisive research with affable storytelling, Russell Carleton delivers a kaleidoscopic view on modern baseball in this welcome, revelatory work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599878766828,"sku":"9781637272268","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9a4447e74b2f150ae7d03f884a2fdbc7.jpg?v=1778021593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/russell-a-carleton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}