Ball Four
Jim Bouton
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The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 26m to read Ball Four.
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Ball Four
by Jim Bouton
Published
1970
Publisher
Dell Book
Pages
386
Description
Twentieth-anniversary edition of a baseball classic, with a new epilogue by Jim Bouton. When first published in 1970, Ball Four stunned the sports world. The commissioner, executives, and players were shocked. Sportswriters called author Jim Bouton a traitor and "social leper." Baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn tried to force him to declare the book untrue. Fans, however, loved the book. And serious critics called it an important social document. Today, Jim Bouton is still not invited to Oldtimer's Days at Yankee Stadium. But his landmark book is still being read by people who don't ordinarily follow baseball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ball Four?
This edition of Ball Four has approximately 386 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ball Four?
For most readers, Ball Four typically takes between 8h 3m and 5h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ball Four?
The estimated word count for Ball Four is approximately 96,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ball Four?
Ball Four was written by Jim Bouton.
When was Ball Four published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1970. The original work may have been published on a different date.