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Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron James Haskins A dual biography of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, from childhood to championship. Includes comparative statistics, batting averages, and famous games. OL14865365W
Bobby Bonds, rising superstar Bobby Bonds, rising superstar George Sullivan A biography of the star Yankee outfielder who has won the Golden Glove award for his fielding. OL15079265W
Stars of the major leagues Stars of the major leagues Dave Klein Profiles of nine major league baseball stars: Johnny Bench, Cesar Cedeno, Jim "Catfish" Hunter, Bobby Murcer, Nate Colbert, John Mayberry, Carlton Fisk, Bobby Bonds, and Ferguson Jenkins. OL15278944W
Frank Robinson; born leader Frank Robinson; born leader Albert Hirshberg A biography of baseball star Frank Robinson emphasizing his careers with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. OL15850538W
Great infielders of the major leagues Great infielders of the major leagues Dave Klein Profiles of twelve outstanding major league infielders since World War II. OL15854327W
Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers Gary Derong Presents a history of the Milwaukee Brewers, profiling legends and star players of today, and details team facts and statistics. OL15998786W
Ken Griffey, Junior Ken Griffey, Junior Barbara Kramer A biography of Ken Griffey, Jr., who joined the Seattle Mariners as the youngest player in the American League in 1989. OL16028692W
Kansas City Royals Kansas City Royals Paul Bowker A profile of the Kansas City Royals, including history, high and low moments, famous players, anecdotes, and more. OL16316361W
Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Angels Bernie Wilson Traces the history of the Los Angeles Angels, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary. OL16316362W
The streak The streak Barb Rosenstock Chronicles the story of the legendary baseball star, his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, and the longest hitting streak in baseball history, which united the country on the brink of World War II. OL18169316W
Cal Ripken, Jr Cal Ripken, Jr Stew Thornley A biography of the Baltimore Orioles team member known for his play as shortstop. OL1818583W
Derek Jeter Derek Jeter Heather Feldman A simple biography of the talented New York Yankees shortstop, discussing his popularity and three World Championships. OL1933730W
Baseball all-stars Baseball all-stars Joe Funk Presents profiles of such great baseball players as Justin Verlander, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout, and Andrew McCutchen, providing statistics, trivia, and photographs. OL19966330W
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio Joltin' Joe DiMaggio Jonah Winter "The baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio's picture book biography"-- During the Depression and World War II, the country needed something to cheer for, and Joe was the star player who outshone the rest, a… OL19983530W
Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson Kenneth Rudeen An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball. OL2484991W
The longest season The longest season Ripken, Cal The story of how Cal Ripken and the Orioles broke their losing streak of twenty-one consecutive games in 1988. OL2644518W
Satchel Paige Satchel Paige Lesa Cline-Ransome Examines the life of the legendary baseball player, who was the first African-American to pitch in a Major League World Series. OL2657541W
Fred Lynn Fred Lynn Joe Soucheray A career biography of the Red Sox hitter who in 1975 became the only rookie in history to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors in the same year. OL3458541W
Meet the infielders Meet the infielders Jay H. Smith Brief profiles of five major league infielders: Joe Morgan, Brooks Robinson, Bert Campaneris, Steve Garvey, and Robin Yount. OL3489257W
Mike Schmidt, baseball's young lion Mike Schmidt, baseball's young lion Jim Wright A biography of the Philadelphia Phillies player who, after being the worst hitter in the major leagues, becames home-run champion three years in a row. OL6801458W
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