Every November 1, thousands of avid baseball fans eagerly await The Bill James Handbook--the first, best, most complete annual baseball reference guide available. Full of exclusive stats, this book is the most comprehensive resource on every hit, pitch, and catch in Major League Baseball"s 2012 season--and includes player projections for 2013. Key features include: NEW! Career Baserunning- including total career baserunning numbers (2002-present) for players with 1000 or more games played NEW! Pitcher Analysis-a brand new section for pitchers with at least 50 innings pitched with a table including: number of pitches thrown, batters face, strikeouts, walks, fly balls, line drives and more. Pitch Repertoire Section detailing pitch type breakdowns for all pitchers in baseball Rotation vs. Bullpen team charts showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of each team"s pitching staff Relief Pitcher Section The Hall of Fame Monitor The Fielding Bible Awards Pitcher Projections Hitter Projections Baserunning Analysis Manufactured Runs Team Efficiency Summary Player Win-Shares