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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
Justin Verlander has been one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2006. In his first season, Justin was named American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. He went on to throw a no-hitter in 2007. Then he threw another no-hitter in 2011. Justin won the AL Cy Young Award in 2011 as the league's best pitcher. He was also named the league's Most Valuable Player that year, a rare honor for a pitcher. Learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 24 cm.
Description
"This title introduces readers to Clayton Kershaw, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his MLB career. The title also features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary."--Amazon.com.
5) Max Scherzer
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
6) Buster Posey
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014)."--Amazon.com.
7) Tim Lincecum
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., photographs ; 23 cm.
Description
Presents the life and career of Timothy Lincecum, the baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, and his many accomplishments.
13) Mike Trout
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Description
Examines the similarities of two major league baseball players who met for the first time on May 17, 1947: Jackie Robinson, who had to overcome barriers because of his color, and Hank Greenberg, who faced challenges because of his religion.
15) Mike Trout
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm.
Description
"Growing up in the small town of Millville, New Jersey, Mike Trout dreamed of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a professional baseball player. Today, he is one of the biggest stars in the Major League. Readers will find out what makes Mike tick, from what he does in his spare time to why he still lives at home with his parents."-- Amazon.
16) José Altuve
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, including his American League batting titles, his training regimen, and his life off the field.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Looks at the life of Major League Baseball and New York Yankee legend Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, describing how his differences challenged his baseball prospects and helped motivate him to prove his abilities as a player, coach, and manager.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941--a feat not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, authentic sports writing and rich, classic illustrations bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance make him the perfect role model for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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Tells the remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League, an unsung hero who in 1947 signed with the Cleveland Indians and went on to set amazing records that rendered him a seven-time All Star and launched him into the Hall of Fame.
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"Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome on the all-white Girls Pro Baseball League team due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 whenJohnson signed to play ball with the Negro Leagues' Indianoplis Clowns, becoming the only professional female pitcher to play on a men's team. During the three years she played with the team, her record...
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