Download or read book Meet Manny Ramirez written by Sloan MacRae and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manny Ramirez is one of todays biggest baseball stars. Young fans will learn all about his childhood, career, and interests in this informative, photo-filled book.
Download or read book Meet Manny Ramirez Baseballs Grand Slam Hitter written by Sloan MacRae and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manny Ramirez is one of todays biggest baseball stars. Young fans will learn all about his childhood, career, and interests in this informative, photo-filled book.
Download or read book Manny Ramirez written by Charlie Vascellaro and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the power-hitting outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic and New York City through his days in the minor leagues to his major league debut in 1994 and beyond.
Download or read book Manny Ramirez written by Ian C. Friedman and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2013 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the career of baseball star Manny Ramirez, and discusses his role in the 2004 World Series contest between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Download or read book Meet Dirk Nowitzki written by Sloan MacRae and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the German player who joined the Dallas Mavericks, and is now one of the tallest basketball players in the NBA.
Download or read book Meet Alex Rodriguez written by John Smithwick and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the third baseman for the New York Yankees, one of the most popular and best players in the history of baseball.
Download or read book Meet David Ortiz written by John Smithwick and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox, who, in 2004, helped his team to their first World Series victory in eighty-six years.
Download or read book Becoming Manny written by Jean Rhodes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authorized by the future Hall of Famer himself, and written by a clinical psychologist and an award-winning investigative journalist, Becoming Manny is the incredible story behind one of the greatest baseball sluggers of all time. Manny Ramirez ranks seventeenth in career home runs and eighth in career slugging percentage -- the only players above him on both lists are Barry Bonds, Jimmie Foxx, and Babe Ruth. Becoming Manny brings an unusually thoughtful analysis to the territory of sports biography, examining Manny's life through the lens of larger issues such as mentoring and immigration, while also telling the story of a great career. Manny has perplexed the baseball world for years now with his amazing hitting and his unique approach to life and to the game. Incredibly focused at the plate yet carefree everywhere else, Manny has become a constant topic of discussion on national sports radio and television, on sports websites, and in print. With unprecedented access, Jean Rhodes and Shawn Boburg have uncovered fascinating stories and family photos spanning Manny's early years to the present. This is an authorized inside look at the roots, development, and career of an individual and player on his way from the Dominican Republic and Wash-ington Heights to the Hall of Fame.
Download or read book Meet Tony Parker written by Sloan MacRae and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Parker is one of todays biggest basketball stars. Young fans will learn all about his childhood, career, and interests in this informative, photo-filled book.
Download or read book Meet Vladimir Guerrero written by Sloan MacRae and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the Major League baseball player Vladimir Guerrero, discussing both his life and his baseball career.
Download or read book Collecting Baseball Memorabilia written by Dan Zachofsky and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition handbook provides readers with advice on obtaining autographed baseball memorabilia (balls, bats, photos, etc.), whether through in-person or through the postal service. It also provides insight into the booming online market for memorabilia, with information on online auctions as well as working with fellow online collectors. The author discusses designing a personalized memorabilia room and display, in addition to the most successful ways to authenticate memorabilia and a handy guide to acquiring the signatures of each living member of the Hall of Fame.
Download or read book David Ortiz written by Ryan Nagelhout and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Red Sox fans fill Fenway Park in Boston to see the living legend David Ortiz play. Known as "Big Papi," the designated hitter Ortiz has astonished baseball fans with huge hits and a big smile. In this fact-filled biography, readers discover that Ortiz learned about baseball from his father in the Dominican Republic. They follow Ortiz's path from high school to his first professional contract with the Seattle Mariners, his trade to the Minnesota Twins, and then his outstanding hitting and World Series triumphs with the Red Sox. A timeline and list of other living legends of baseball are included.
Download or read book Meet Albert Pujols written by Ethan Edwards and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His powerful hitting has made Albert Pujols one of baseball's biggest stars. This book traces Pujols's life from his earliest days in the Dominican Republic through the present day.
Download or read book Meet Buster Posey Baseball s Superstar Catcher written by Ethan Edwards and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buster Posey is a rising star catcher for the San Francisco Giants. Kids will follow Posey’s from his days as a high-school phenom, through his college years at Florida State and to his back-to-back World Series winning career with the Giants. Chapters also describe Posey’s life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.
Download or read book History of the Chicago White Sox 1983 2023 written by Brian Aldridge and published by Classic Sports Journal. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start in 1983? Okay! Tony LaRussa’s 1st place squad won a club-record 99 games, featured a Cy Young pitcher, a Rookie of the Year, a Hall of Fame catcher, and speed on the bases. It was also the first time in 24 years a Chicago team entered post-season play. The club signed a Hall of Fame pitcher the following year, and in 1985 a charismatic rookie from Venezuela took over shortstop and won Rookie of the Year honors. Comiskey Park I (the 1910 version) was leveled – and with a push from Governor Thompson, Comiskey Park II was built. Then along came Frank Thomas, Robin Ventura, and more post-season play! But it took the mercurial Venezuelan, this time the club manager, to lead the club to 2005 glory. Read about the 2008 Black Out, Phillip Humber’s perfect game, the emergent Chris Sale, AL's 2014 Rookie of the Year and 2020 AL MVP Jose Abreu, and 2019 BA Champ Tim Anderson. Current Sox new manager Pedro Grifol has stars like Dylan Cease, Eloi Jimenez, Yoan Moncada, and Luis Robert. What's inside... § Yearly Standings, including a comparison with those placing 1st in Batting, Pitching, and Fielding. § Top pitchers, top hitters, a list of rookies, and those obtained in a trade. § Club news and dozens of noteworthy games (the winning or losing pitcher and batting stars) § League news, listing of other league games, and year-end awards.
Download or read book The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox written by The Boston Globe and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the illustrious and passionate history of the Boston Red Sox, one of the most storied franchises in baseball, as it happened through the articles, features, and lens of their hometown and national news outlet, The Boston Globe. The Boston Red Sox are the most winning baseball team in the 21st century with four World Series titles, and they're not slowing down any time soon. Two of the most prominent organizations in Boston, The Boston Globe and the Boston Red Sox, combine to share a tour de force history of the heralded baseball franchise from the very beginning in 1901, when they were known as the Boston Americans. The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox includes more than 300 articles chronicling the team's rich history as told through the best sports writing and coverage from the beloved Globe reporters, led by veteran sports columnist and an EPPY Award finalist Chad Finn. Relive some of the biggest moments in franchise history, such as their first baseball title ever in 1901, Carlton Fisk's wave home run in 1975, David Ortiz's postseason heroics, and the most dominant Red Sox team ever in 2018. With a foreword from beloved former Sox pitcher and broadcaster, Dennis Eckersley, and Illustrated throughout with hundreds of photographs through every era, and updated through 2022, this beautiful archive celebrates two beloved organizations, and shares the hometown story of one of the world's most popular baseball teams.
Download or read book 100 Years of Major League Baseball written by David Nemec and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, historical tribute to America's favorite pastime highlights baseball's compelling dramas, legendary heroes, its cultural impact throughout the years, and more. The game is chronicled decade-by-decade, with over 500 pages packed with: - Full-color photographs - At-a-glance, important facts on each playing season - Detailed information about legendary players, important records, and more. A remarkable and informative salute to America's favorite pastime. 650 4.
