The Louisville Slugger Book of Great Hitters [Paperback]

D. W. Crisfield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Louisville Slugger

GET THE FACTS BEHIND THE STATS

Who set the record for the most hits during his rookie season?

• What player's pregame routine includes eating chicken and never having strawberries on his cheesecake?
• Who has won batting's Triple Crown?

Leading off for the Louisville Slugger? Book of Great Hitters: the most awesome, all-star lineup of all time. This incredible collection of player profiles gives you the personal and career highlights of the greatest players to ever step into the box. From "Big Ed" Delahanty, who began his career in 1888, to Alex Rodriguez more than one hundred years later, these heavy hitters have all left their mark on America's national pastime. Complete career stats let you discover who holds the records for home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, lifetime averages, and much, much more. Test your knowledge as you learn about the legends of the game, including:

D. W. CRISFIELD (Summit, NJ) is the author of several children's sports books, including Pick Up Games: The Rules, The Players, The Equipment.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8?Unlike some books with similar titles, this one has the advantage of actually including information on a lot of players and not just six or seven. Profiling 100 sluggers, Crisfield covers athletes from the past, those still active, and even a few stars from the Negro Leagues. Some fans may quibble about players left out, and all of those who are included may not deserve to be, but readers will be delighted with the short, informative articles. The entries are arranged alphabetically and present the essential facts of each man's career, as well as mentioning the unique aspects of his record. Some players (such as Henry Aaron and Ted Williams) receive longer entries. Black-and-white action shots and portraits appear throughout. The statistics are current through the 1997 season and there are enough of them to give this title some usefulness as a reference source. The book's layout, comprehensiveness, and clearly written text are sure to be a hit with baseball fans.?Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Public Library, IL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

A treasury of the biggest hitters to ever step to the plate with the legendary Louisville Slugger bat in hand. Babe Ruth never stepped to the plate without one. Neither did Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, or any of the other of the sluggers of yesterday and today. Not to mention the hometown hero that knocked one into the parking lot at last night's Little League game. This book gathers together the stories and statistics of these great players.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471197726
• ISBN-13: 978-0471197720
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,134,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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