Bernie Williams' ability to play major league baseball at a high level was directly influenced by his musical training and his deep understanding of the similarities between musical artistry and athletic performance. Through a series of conversations narratives and sidebars the authors (Bernie Williams Dave Gluck and Bob Thompson) discover and reveal the influence of music and its rhythms on the game of baseball. Readers of ÊRhythms of the GameÊ will gain an insight into the similarities between musical artistry and athletic performance. The book is written for musicians and athletes looking to improve their level of performance on the stage or on the field as well as for a general audience interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the underlying influence of music on the game of baseball.