Sports Baseball Biographies

Dustin Pedroia is considered one of the greatest second basemen of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career. This book will reveal much about Dustin's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and a terrific role model for young basketball fans across the country.

If you're a parent who cherishes family time and the joy of watching your child light up with every minute of an educational yet thrilling story, then you'll find a home run in "Batter's Journey: Swing for the Fences." Are you looking for a way to combine your love for teaching and your passion for nurturing your children’s growth through powerful stories? Have you been searching for that perfect blend of entertainment and life lessons to share with your children during those precious reading hours?

Does your child love baseball? Want them to learn valuable lessons from some of the greatest baseball players ever? This audiobook is packed with real stories about baseball heroes who never gave up and achieved their dreams! "Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers" is full of fun and easy stories about famous baseball players like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, and other legends. Each chapter teaches important lessons about teamwork, courage, and not giving up.

¿Cuáles son las cualidades de un superhéroe? Con esta divertida historia musical te darás cuenta de que no hace falta volar para ayudar a la gente y hacer un mundo de paz. ¡Todos podemos ser mucho más!

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Yasiel Puig. If you're reading this, you must be a Yasiel Puig fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Yasiel Puig is considered one of the greatest young players of his generation, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This book will reveal much about Yasiel's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Babe Ruth. If you're listening to this then you must be a fan of Lionel, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Lionel is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players ever and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Lionel's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

This book is a step-by-step guide of mental training and stress management to assist you on your journey to success. This expert advice and guidance stems from many years of research and experience as a certified sport psychology coach, certified stress management coach, a former professional baseball general manager, a former college athlete, a motivational speaker, and a lifelong baseball coach.

In 2008, the surviving members of the Crenshaw Post 715 American Legion team gathered in Sedona, Arizona, to honor the memory of Billy Consolo. Stories of their fallen teammate opened a door to cherished memories of time spent together in childhood, learning the game of life through the game of baseball. With no adults to supervise them in the playgrounds and sandlots, Carl Paul Maggio and his friends grew to understand the principles of fair play.

Willie Mays, a name synonymous with excellence, grace, and enduring greatness in baseball, has etched his story into the annals of American sports history. His journey from a young boy with a dream in Alabama to a baseball icon is not just a tale of athletic prowess but also a profound narrative of resilience, talent, and cultural impact.

In the winter of 1956, Phillip Hoose was a gawky, uncoordinated 9-year-old boy just moved to a new town - Speedway, Indiana - and trying to fit into a new school and circle of friends. Baseball was his passion, even though he was terrible at it and constantly shamed by his lack of ability. But he had one thing going for him that his classmates could never have - his second cousin was a pitcher for the New York Yankees. Don Larsen wasn't a star, but he was in the Yankees' rotation. And on October 8, 1956, he pitched perhaps the greatest game that has ever been pitched.

Trea Turner’s inspirational story is both a tribute to his own grit, determination and talent, which enabled him to overcome extraordinary challenges, and a celebration of baseball’s ability to provide those who play it with life lessons that last long after they leave the field. Through Trea’s eyes we meet his inspiring family and teammates, friends who will forever be part of his life, as well as people who have made him appreciate the power of love and friendship. But foremost, we learn a little bit more about America's favorite pastime. Turner's story is a moving proof that ...

Hamilton's exceptional talents and off-field issues have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Hamilton so much. From family to baseball to the future, all you need to know about Josh Hamilton is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of Josh Hamilton's life. This audiobook also includes all of Josh Hamilton's MLB statistics.

Given the passage of time, people tend to debate how good Ruth would be today, including most recently a current MLB reliver, Adam Ottavino, who claimed he would strike out Ruth every time. That claim became even more controversial when Ottavino joined none other than the Yankees ahead of the 2019 season, which led to the reliever walking back some of the comments. But even as far back as 1929, Bucky Harris may have foreseen debates of this kind by pointing out, “These other home run hitters are neck and neck. When the Babe was doing his stuff, he was miles ahead of his field."

In this audiobook, you'll find scores of interesting stories about unforgettable moments in the game, and see what the batboy saw as he mingled with legendary players of the 1950s, a time that may well go down as the greatest in American baseball history!

Roberto Clemente, el menor de siete hermanos en Puerto Rico, tenía talento para el béisbol. Su increíble habilidad pronto lo llevó a las Grandes Ligas, donde pasó 18 temporadas jugando en el jardín derecho de los Piratas de Pittsburgh. ¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente? cuenta la historia de este extraordinario deportista: 12 veces Todos Estrella, MVP de la Serie Mundial y primer latinoamericano incluido en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol.

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The life of baseball legend Babe Ruth is chronicled in this hard-hitting audio biography narrated by the author. In rare archival interviews, Ruth discusses his early life, the trappings of stardom, and his eternal, abiding love of America's favorite game.

For decades he traveled miles and miles with college teams on buses and witnessed the transformation in athletics from the introduction of Title IX to today’s “get-back” coaches. Only Andy Solomon could have done these things. And more. A career athletics administrator shares his favorite stories, accounts and anecdotes from his working career at five South Carolina colleges, a world-class resort and minor league baseball. And while most of the games were fun, the people he met along the way were indeed funner.

Lou Gehrig is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and is credited for changing the way baseball was played. This book will reveal much about Lou's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.