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| Christian Scott striking out Ivan Herrera in the first inning. Photo by Jason Schott. |
If the Mets make a run this season, one of the key components will be starter Christian Scott, who could be an anchor in the rotation with fellow phenom Nolan McLean.
The Last of the Old Breed: An Oral History of the Final Marines from World War II
By Scott Davis
St. Martin's Press; 304 pages; hardcover, $30.00; $14.99 EBook; available today, Tuesday, June 9th
Scott Davis is a historian and journalist who is based in Spokane, Washington, with a history degree from Gonzaga University. His writing has appeared in Naval History, Army Magazine, among many publications. He had interviewed over 500 veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam over the past decade. Davis also runs a popular YouTube channel on the Vietnam War called the Vietnam Experience, and it has amassed over 200,000 subscribers and over 100 million lifetime views.
The Magical Game: The Spirit and History of Baseball's Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses
By Addy Baird
St. Martin's Press; hardcover, 304 pages; $29.00
Addy Baird is a writer, reporter, and baseball fan, whose favorite team is the Mets. She has a background in investigative journalism, and has written and worked for The New Republic, Politico, and The Daily Beast.
