Baseball fans know the rhythms of innings, the strategy of pitching changes, and the thrill of October pressure. But when the diamond falls quiet in the offseason, another bat-and-ball sport is waiting to be discovered. Cricket for Americans is the ultimate guide for baseball minds curious about the world's second-most popular sport and its fast-growing American league: Major League Cricket.Written in the voice of a seasoned coach and sports writer, this book translates cricket into familiar baseball language without dumbing it down. Readers learn why bowlers feel like pitchers with deeper arsenals, how batting orders echo table-setters and cleanup hitters, and why six-ball overs create tension that rivals a late-inning full count.Every chapter builds practical literacy: from scoring systems and dismissals to Powerplay rules, field placements, and strategy across formats like T20, ODI, and Tests. Stadium logistics, supporter culture, and scorecard graphics are explained through a baseball lens, giving fans confidence both at home and in the stands. The book also explores fandom beyond the field-fantasy leagues, travel etiquette, youth pathways, and even how to set up safe backyard cricket games with family and friends.Whether you're picking your first MLC team, planning a road trip to a stadium, or just trying to keep up with a group of cricket-loving coworkers, this guide provides everything you need to watch intelligently and enjoy fully. By the final chapter, baseball fans will not just understand cricket-they'll recognize its strategies, rhythms, and culture as something thrillingly familiar, yet entirely new.If you love baseball and want to expand your sporting world, this is your playbook for America's newest obsession: cricket.