“Wheeler's been writing outstanding books for nearly 30 years. . . . [Intangiball is] a well-sourced, well-researched, well-reported, largely anecdotal treatise on the importance of important qualities that can't be, or haven't yet been, measured. As such, I believe it's the only book of its kind.”

– Rob Neyer

”An absolute must read for any fan of the beautiful game. . . . Wheeler’s knowledge of and great affection for the storied denizens of the dugout make this book a grand slam.”

– The Christian Science Monitor

“If you’ve been around the game long enough, this is how you see it. Physical tools get you there, but intangibles help make the difference."

– Bob Gibson, Hall of Fame pitcher

"Lonnie Wheeler, who himself has all the intangibles, has written a relentlessly entertaining inside look at what makes the game of baseball so fascinating. He unlocks the secrets of winning that most fans aren't even aware of. If you liked Moneyball, you'll love Intangiball."

– Peter Golenbock, author of THE BRONX ZOO and BUMS

"Offers a strong counterbalance to the culture of sabermetrics that has all but kidnapped Major League Baseball."

– Booklist

"Baseball writer Lonnie Wheeler isn’t opposed to sabermetrics, the application of sophisticated (and often recondite) statistics to professional baseball. But he does object to a habit that stat-hounds sometimes fall into: disregarding the sport’s old-fashioned virtues. . . .Entertainingly garrulous. . . . A most enjoyable book."

– Dennis Drabelle, The Washington Post

"Splendid sports writing. . . . Throughout this fine book, Lonnie Wheeler demonstrates the fun and excitement of the game well played. Wheeler's work demonstrates the same winning level of passion and intensity."

– Roger I. Abrams, New York Journal of Books

"In his new book, Intangiball, Wheeler, a veteran baseball writer, identifies the kind of ball players who make good teams winning teams. . . . In sports – or in the workplace – the catalyst is a team player who sets the tone for how to behave as a teammate. Call it the 'one for all, all for one' type of leadership brings peers together for a common cause. Intangible yes, but it sure does work."

– John Baldoni, Forbes

"For both the pure-numbers crowd and those who prefer their baseball with a little more heart, mystery and soul, pick up a copy of Lonnie Wheeler’s Intangiball. . . . Data-driven baseball fans who could use a little fresh air in addition to the allowance for 'narrative' thinking could benefit from keeping an open mind to Wheeler’s approach."

– Michael Silverman, The Boston Herald

"Wheeler explores how intangibles matter by tracking the Cincinnati Reds' transformation from a struggling team . . . to champions of the National League Central Division in two out of three seasons. . . . A thoughtful companion to Michael Lewis' Moneyball."

– Publishers Weekly

"Intangiball doesn’t diminish the importance of statistics in determining a player’s worth. Intangiball simply suggests that intangibles matter. . . . You pick your side. I’m in the middle, with Wheeler. Numbers matter. They do not matter completely."

– Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati Enquirer