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Chronicles the life of baseball player George Sisler, discussing his career highs and lows, friendships and rivalries with other players, impact on the game, and other related topics.

A biography of Hall of Fame baseball catcher Ray Schalk, that covers his entire playing career, his sense of betrayal on learning of his teammates' participation in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, and his post-playing career as a manager and coach.

"Hank Aaron hit the ball like few other baseball players could. His 755 career home runs rank second on MLB's all-time list. Learn about his journey from the Negro Leagues to the MLB record books"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in Major League Baseball since the 1800s. This book explores Robinson's life and groundbreaking achievements"--Amazon.

"Outfielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates was known as much for his impressive baseball skills as his humanitarianism. Catch an inside glimpse of his life and career"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and career of Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acu?a Jr."--Provided by publisher.

Collects biographies, statistics, and photographs of over 175 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and is updated through the 2020 Hall of Fame elections, with Derek Jeter and Larry Walker joining their fellow inductees.

"Batter up! Learn how to play baseball through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!"--.

"Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente--once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes"--Provided by publisher.

"Tommy Browning is hopelessly trapped in his baseball dream. Wallowing in Single A with the Macon Peaches, he doesn't know if he'll ever make The Show--the major leagues--or if his dream of a professional career is even worth pursuing. But fate steps in and the 21-year-old pitcher is launched on a roller-coaster ride that he can't control, much less understand. He has 'The Gift,' but can he keep it?"--OCLC.