| Edition |
First Rockridge Press hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xv, 149 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in trade paperback by Rockridge Press 2020"--Title page verso. |
| Summary |
"It's the bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded, and your team is down by three -- who do you want coming up to bat? Baseball Biographies for Kids answers this question and more! Bursting with statistics and impressive feats from the greatest players of the last 60 years, this lineup of inspirational baseball biographies shows you what it takes to be a real MVP. Discover the ultimate dream team as you explore the best pros for each position. You'll also get quick looks into some truly legendary baseball players and lots of fun facts!"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-147) and index. |
| Contents |
Important stat acronyms -- Righty pitcher: Greg Maddux -- Lefty pitcher: Randy Johnson -- Catcher: Iván Rodríguez -- First base: David Ortiz -- Second base: Craig Biggio -- Third base: "Chipper" Jones -- Shortstop: Cal Ripkin Jr. -- Left field: Rickey Henderson -- Center field: Ken Griffey Jr. -- Right field: Ichiro Suzuki -- Designated hitter: Edgar Martinez -- Manager: Tony La Russa -- Create your own starting lineup. |
| Subject |
Baseball players -- Juvenile literature.
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Maddux, Greg, 1966- -- Juvenile literature.
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Johnson, Randy, 1963- -- Juvenile literature.
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Rodríguez, Iván, 1971- -- Juvenile literature.
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Ortiz, David, 1975- -- Juvenile literature.
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Biggio, Craig -- Juvenile literature.
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Jones, Chipper, 1972- -- Juvenile literature.
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Ripken, Cal, Jr., 1960- -- Juvenile literature.
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Henderson, Rickey, 1958- -- Juvenile literature.
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Griffey, Ken, Jr. -- Juvenile literature.
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Suzuki, Ichirō, 1973- -- Juvenile literature.
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Martinez, Edgar, 1963- -- Juvenile literature.
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La Russa, Tony -- Juvenile literature.
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Biggio, Craig. (OCoLC)fst00466231
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Griffey, Ken, Jr. (OCoLC)fst00287781
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Henderson, Rickey, 1958- (OCoLC)fst00281205
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Johnson, Randy, 1963- (OCoLC)fst00384976
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Jones, Chipper, 1972- (OCoLC)fst00404791
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La Russa, Tony. (OCoLC)fst00489650
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Maddux, Greg, 1966- (OCoLC)fst00345172
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Ortiz, David, 1975- (OCoLC)fst01618094
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Ripken, Cal, Jr., 1960- (OCoLC)fst01844105
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Rodríguez, Iván, 1971- (OCoLC)fst00431112
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Suzuki, Ichirō, 1973- (OCoLC)fst00471482
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Baseball players. (OCoLC)fst00828007
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Daugherty, Brenna, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Greatest players from the 1960s to today |
| ISBN |
9798886084924 (hardback) |
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