2007 Independent Baseball Season-in-Review Book Packed With Unique Stories, Stats and Lists

by Bob Wirz
Published on December 11, 2007 under American Association (AA)

Tracking the major developments in every Independent Baseball league may seem like a daunting task given that approximately 70 teams stretch through more than half the 50 states plus Canada and that more than 1,500 players are active at any given time. But that is exactly what Bob Wirz does 365 days a year, and this onetime major league baseball executive sums up all the significant stories-as well as many of the unusual sidelights-in the fourth annual book entitled "The Independent Minor Leagues: 2007 Season in Review".

The spiral bound book contains more than 150 pages which will appeal to both players and fans. It includes information on all nine leagues. Incredibly, the developing Independent Baseball industry, which added two leagues this past season, has prepared well over 100 players to get to the major leagues. The book has details on every one of them as well as the more than 200 former Independent players now active in the major leagues or farm systems. Additionally, readers will find combined statistical leaders from all of the 2007 Independent leagues.

Every one of Wirz's 2007 Independent Baseball Insider columns published from January until the presses rolled are included in this one-of-a-kind book. Finding the engaging and upbeat stories about a fan's favorite player, team or topic is easy with the A-Z index.

"The Independent Minor Leagues-2007 Season in Review" may be purchased at www.WirzandAssociates.com or by sending a check for $23 (including $4 for shipping and handling) to Wirz & Associates, 665-A North Trail, Stratford, CT 06614.

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