Amazing Aaron to Zero Zippers: An Introduction to Baseball History

by Matt Nadel

Sixteen-year-old Matt Nadel is burning up MLB.com and the broader baseball community with his baseball history blog. He has appeared on the MLB Network and Teen Kids News, and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, The New York Post, and other major publications.

Now Matt has finished his first baseball book, an A-to-Z compendium of the best players and teams, the greatest triumphs, and the biggest homers, strikeouts, and even errors in the history of the game. It is jam-packed with tons of stats and quick facts, and includes more than 50 iconic photographs from the archives of the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Associated Press. Also featuring a foreword by Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Jim Palmer!

Whether you are a long-time fan looking to enhance your baseball experience, or a kid or parent in need of Baseball 101, AMAZING AARON TO ZERO ZIPPERS is a fun and fast way to learn about the National Pastime.

The author will be donating all his proceeds from the book to four baseball-related foundations: ALS, Turn Two, Jackie Robinson and the Hall of Fame.

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2014

Reviews

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing Aaron to zero zippers : an introduction to baseball history. I like the way that this book is organized. I like the creative titles of the sections. The photographs are black & white, but are plentiful. The text was absorbing and easy to follow.

[Erik This Kid Reviews Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I thought – This was a well-written resource for anyone interested in baseball or history in general. It is organized and flows well which is quite a feat considering the amount of information packed into the book. The text is easy to follow and is referenced well. The reader can tell there was a lot of careful research done for the book. I liked how Matt not only included baseball stats but also glimpses into the lives and personalities of the players. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone will be writing a book about Matt in a few years!
*NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to give this book five stars, and here is why. It was written back in 2014 by a 15 year-old blogger (there were not nearly as many bloggers back then- as there are now!). Matt was a sports "geek"- no, a "Baseball geek", the kind that can spout off about any kind of statistics, or tale about America's game (and he could do so accurately!).
The premise of this book is to tell a story about baseball- related to each letter of the alphabet.
That would certainly keep the book limited in size (under 100 pages), but how can he tell the history of the game that way? Somehow he does.
I really have to stretch to think of important events , moments, or records that the kid left out.
I had just finished reading a books about the greatest broadcast sports moments when my sister handed me this book. I already had three books on baseball, spinning in my reading queue.
I really was not looking for this book. I am glad that she found it for me. It is fun and refreshing.

[Lance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually 4 1/2 stars - very good book with short chapters. Excellent for new baseball fans who want to learn a little bit more about the history of the game.

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[Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on baseball for all ages!

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very basic book, with well known stats. I do
commend the author, because he is so young.
Keep it up!

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, fun book for kids just getting into baseball.

Highly recommended.