In the season one finale of The Baseball Book Club, John and Leroy run up the list on Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 to number 42, looking at the great Jackie Robinson. In addition to this in depth look at the man that was more than just breaking the color barrier, the duo will also talk about a chapter out of Posnanski's other book, Why We Love Baseball. Finally, they will offer their own take on the controversial topic of MLB's decision to integrate the stats from the Negro Leagues into Major League Baseball.

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Episode 10 is another exciting session of baseball terminology as John and Leroy dive into five more terms that span the life of baseball.
Included in the episode is a short story by author Zane Grey, who blends his literary prowess with the world of baseball fiction, making for an engaging exploration of both terminology and storytelling.

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In this episode, John and Leroy return to the Baseball Terminology series with five words from Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary, looking into intriguing terms like Pine Tar, which revisits the infamous 1983 incident when George Brett's game-winning home run was nullified due to excessive pine tar on his bat, stirring controversy and debate about rules and fairness in the game. They also explore the Baltimore Chop, a unique batting technique known for its bouncing nature, and the Immaculate Inning, a rare feat where a pitcher strikes out all three batters in an inning. With a couple more terms thrown into the mix, this discussion promises to deepen fans' understanding of baseball's rich lexicon.

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