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INTRODUCTION Baseball, Passion of the Crowds Some sports are played with the feet, others with the hands, but very few are played with the soul. Baseball is one of them. It is a sport of precision, strategy, and contained emotion. It is both pause and explosion. It is a story written with every swing, every pitch, and every run toward home plate. In this book, Baseball, Passion of the Crowds, we want to pay tribute to this magical universe that has united generations of fans around the world. This project is part of a series of sports publications that we have developed with dedication and purpose. In previous titles, such as Women Soccer Players Who Made History and Men Soccer Players Who Changed the Game, we gave voice and a face to those who have transformed soccer with talent, determination, and courage. We also explored the soul of the sport in The History of Referees in International Tournaments and took readers behind the scenes of the most anticipated event in modern soccer in The FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Now it’s baseball’s turn — a sport born in the fields of the United States and spread like an eternal sigh across the continent and beyond. Within these pages, you’ll find a complete guide to the 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams: their history, their standout players, their cultural identity, and their impact both on and off the field. But this is not just a book of statistics. It’s an emotional journey through the roots of the game, a tribute to the power of sports to unite communities, and an invitation to rediscover baseball through the passion it awakens in the crowds. Whether you are a lifelong fan or someone approaching the sound of the bat and the ball for the first time, this book is made for you. Thank you for being part of this journey. Welcome to Baseball, Passion of the Crowds — a work created with the same passion with which every inning is played, every play is made… and every story is meant to be told.