O'Brien, Thomas

Stewart’s easy-to-follow book is an unfiltered, transparent look at baseball. Written with an unapologetic vigor and reverence for the game from the perspective of hitters, position players, managers, and sports writers, it’s a must-read for anyone who has ever watched, played, or admired the sport.

O'Brien, founder of the design firm Aero Studios and creator of Thomas O'Brien Vintage Modern home products for Target, describes his design aesthetic as finding "the classic elements from past generations and then edit[ing] them together for...