Baseball fans were able to enjoy the first uninterrupted major league season in three years in 1996, and were rewarded with several record breaking performances and unforgettable moments. The Baseball Encyclopedia Update, 1997 Edition is the most complete source of information on the past major league season. It not only includes complete season and career records of every, batter, pitcher, and manager active in the majors in 1996, it also features standings, statistics, starting and reserve players for every, team, a wrap-up of postseason action, plus the season leaders in every important category -- all from The Baseball Encyclopedia's authoritative database. The Baseball Encyclopedia Update, 1997 Edition is the perfect companion to the tenth edition of The Baseball Encyclopedia "RM" and the one book every fan needs to stay on top of the National Pastime.