Please read/rate my Lords of Baseball rulebook

While a lot of the language was pretty clear & effective at explaining different rule sets, I did have a bit of trouble getting a full feel for the game. Here are a few observations:

The thing that strikes me the most is that I get tossed into the core game rules without really having had a chance to get my bearings. I start to hear about how to play cards and hidden information without having a general idea what any of that means. Do I have a hand? A deck? Is there a board I'm playing these on? How many people can play the game? It feels like I'm trying to put together pieces of a puzzle without any idea what it's a picture of. I think a broad strokes game overview & maybe a set-up section should be front and center.

Also, I found that it's difficult to find some information. For instance, in 2.2 - you mention the OPS number. It sounds important, but I have no idea what it is, and while it says "OPS actions are described throughout these rules," there's nowhere I can actually look it up - no entry in the glossary nor the TOC.

A little bit stronger organization could be a big help too. For example, you have section 2.1 entirely about Game Length & Phases, and although you talk about the length of a year, you don't actually define the term 'Game Year' until a later section, 2.2.1. If you define 'game year' clearly in 2.1, you won't need to clarify it later (clearing up the other sections a bit), and the reader will be able to find it easily if they need to look it up.

Hope that's helpful!