Writer George F. Will breaks down baseball's key elements, reminding us that to understand the game's most complex plays, we must first analyze its long-standing fundamentals.

Baseball, or 'America's pastime,' is the most iconic sport in the U.S.

A team game with a huge playing area – larger than almost every other sport – baseball is designed to be watched.

Deriving from folk games played by ordinary people, baseball is a sport for entire communities. But despite its common roots, baseball is notoriously difficult to master.

In his 1990 book, Men At Work, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist George F. Will analyzes the four essential elements of baseball, from pitching and batting to defense and managing a team.

Will explores how the great players and managers have tackled the game, delving into their personal insights and reflections as well as key statistics.