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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Jackie Robinson and the big game Jackie Robinson and the big game Dan Gutman Presents the childhood of the man who would grow up to be the first African American player in major league baseball. OL14949807W
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
At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr Matt Christopher Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners. OL15108696W
Judy Johnson Judy Johnson Kathleen Billus Presents the life of the famed Negro League third baseman and discusses segregation in America, the formation of the Negro leagues, and the integration of professional baseball in 1947. OL15143992W
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals The story of the St. Louis Cardinals Sara Gilbert "The history of the St. Louis Cardinals professional baseball team from its inaugural 1882 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher. OL15587543W
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
Henry Aaron Henry Aaron Sam Epstein,Beryl Epstein Focuses on the twenty-season career of Henry Aaron which culminated in the hit that beat Babe Ruth's record. OL1590590W
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
Stealing home Stealing home Barry Denenberg The story of the first Black man to play baseball in the major leagues. OL16050313W
Derek Jeter Derek Jeter Joanne Mattern "Presents the athletic biography of Derek Jeter, including his career as a high school and professional baseball player"--Provided by publisher. OL16239154W
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
Baseball 2 Baseball 2 Mark R. Littleton Life stories of eight baseball players known for their Christianity as well as their skill at baseball. OL1801171W
Frank Thomas Frank Thomas Stew Thornley A biography of the power-hitting baseball player, from his childhood in Georgia through his college days at Auburn University to his professional career with the Chicago White Sox. OL1818589W
Jim Abbott against all odds Jim Abbott against all odds Ellen Emerson White A biography of the one-handed pitcher for the California Angels baseball team. OL1916456W
Tom Seaver Tom Seaver Paul J. Deegan A biography of the New York Mets' pitcher, famous for his fastball. OL1931148W
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
Ichiro Suzuki Ichiro Suzuki David Aretha pages cm OL20474780W
Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Brendan Flynn Presents the life and career of the Pittsburgh Pirates star who won the 2013 National League MVP award. OL22060494W
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
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