Tim Wendel of Washington, D.C. will be reading from his new book, "High Heat: The Secret History of the Fastball and the Improbable Search for the Fastest Pitcher of All Time." Wendel is a SABR member who has written 8 books. You may also remember his work in Baseball Weekly.

More info:

NY Times review: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/06/books/review/Tracy-t.html?_r=1

SI review: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1168371/index.htm

Powell's book and event info: http://www.powells.com/biblio/7-9780306818486-42

Amazon bio and bibliography: http://www.amazon.com/Tim-Wendel/e/B001HOXWUI/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Powell's Books on Hawthorne