major league baseball (organization)

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Bryce Harper. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Explores the career of Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani, looking at his road to success as a two-way player, some of his greatest moments, and more.

Chronicles the life and career of professional baseball player Denton True "Cyclone" Young, known simply as Cy, discussing his childhood, marriage and life as one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time.

"Learn about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and his accomplishments in baseball in this biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired baseball stars"--Provided by publisher.

"From Babe Ruth's historic home runs to modern superstars like Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom, [this book] covers the thrilling world of Major League Baseball. This exciting and information-packed book brims with fascinating facts about each MLB team, as well as the league's history and star players. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite pro athletes and teams, as well as pletny of fun trivia to impress their friends"--Back cover.

"Posnanski writes of [baseball's] major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It's Willie Mays's catch, Babe Ruth's called shot, and Kirk Gibson's limping home run; the slickest steals; the biggest bombs; and the most triumphant no-hitters . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Profiles of 28 Major League Baseball players.

"LA Angels fans call Shohei Ohtani the next Babe Ruth, but Ohtani might be even better. See how Ohtani pitched and slugged his way to MLB success and what comes next for the international superstar"--.

"In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Read about Soto's journey from the Dominican Republic to Washington, D.C., and see what the future holds for the young superstar"--.