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Alex Rodriguez was born in New York City, only a few miles from Yankee Stadium. He grew up in the Dominican Republic and Miami, Florida, playing baseball whenever he could. Since he was drafted in 1993, Alex has played for the Seattle Mariners, the Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees. He has an amazing combination of offensive and defensive skills, and he is one of baseball's highest-paid players. You won't want to miss his incredible life story!...
6) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New Jersey to superstardom in Los Angeles.
7) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The story of the Los Angeles Angels Rookie of the Year and MVP award-winning hitter.
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"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own," the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This title will give you the story behind records held by such baseball stars as Rickey Henderson, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, Jr., and more. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
12) Mickey Mantle
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Mickey Mantle was one of baseball's best players-and perhaps the greatest athlete of his time. Follow Mickey from his childhood days playing baseball in Commerce, Oklahoma, to his celebrated eighteen-year career with the New York Yankees, to his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. Don't miss this inspiring story of a true sports hero!
13) Joe Mauer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces the life and accomplishments of Joe Mauer, who, in 2006, became the first American League catcher to win the batting title.
14) Bryce Harper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Read about how Bryce Harper is pursuing his dream of being a great major league baseball player and of the success he has had in his career to date.
17) Hank Aaron
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
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A biography of the major league baseball slugger who finished the 1973 season within a few home runs of breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record.
19) Ryan Howard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces the life and accomplishments of Ryan Howard, first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies who earned the 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
20) Jackie Robinson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents the life of the first African American to play Major League baseball, from his childhood to his role as a hero of the Civil Rights Movement.