Author: K.C. Kelley
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148965934X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Atlanta Braves have not always played in Atlanta. The team played in Boston and in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta in 1966. Learn more about this team’s history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and more in Atlanta Braves, part of the Inside MLB series.
Behind the Plate
Author: Javy Lopez
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1617496200
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Popular Atlanta Braves catcher Javier “Javy” Lopez opens up in this autobiography to tell his amazing story, from learning to play baseball on a neighborhood basketball court to his record of 42 home runs in a season by a catcher. The product of a lower-middle-class background in Puerto Rico, Javy had to overcome numerous hardships—not the least of which was a language barrier—to fulfill his destiny as one of the most accomplished catchers of the modern era. He tells of bumps along the way to success, including why he overstated his signing bonus as well as the time in the minors when he cried during an all-night meltdown due to his struggles on the field. But he went on to be named MVP of the 1996 National League Championship Series, and played on 12 of the Atlanta Braves' unprecedented 14 straight division-winning teams of the 1990s and 2000s. From his relationship with great teammates such as Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, to his failed comeback attempt with the Braves in 2008, this autobiography tells all about the handsome, warm, engaging Lopez and how he became one of baseball's most popular players.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1617496200
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Popular Atlanta Braves catcher Javier “Javy” Lopez opens up in this autobiography to tell his amazing story, from learning to play baseball on a neighborhood basketball court to his record of 42 home runs in a season by a catcher. The product of a lower-middle-class background in Puerto Rico, Javy had to overcome numerous hardships—not the least of which was a language barrier—to fulfill his destiny as one of the most accomplished catchers of the modern era. He tells of bumps along the way to success, including why he overstated his signing bonus as well as the time in the minors when he cried during an all-night meltdown due to his struggles on the field. But he went on to be named MVP of the 1996 National League Championship Series, and played on 12 of the Atlanta Braves' unprecedented 14 straight division-winning teams of the 1990s and 2000s. From his relationship with great teammates such as Greg Maddux and John Smoltz, to his failed comeback attempt with the Braves in 2008, this autobiography tells all about the handsome, warm, engaging Lopez and how he became one of baseball's most popular players.
Atlanta Braves
Author: K.C. Kelley
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148965934X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Atlanta Braves have not always played in Atlanta. The team played in Boston and in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta in 1966. Learn more about this team’s history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and more in Atlanta Braves, part of the Inside MLB series.
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148965934X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Atlanta Braves have not always played in Atlanta. The team played in Boston and in Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta in 1966. Learn more about this team’s history, uniforms, accomplishments, equipment, key players, coaches, and more in Atlanta Braves, part of the Inside MLB series.
Atlanta Braves
Author: Brian Howell
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781617140358
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Provides a history of the Atlanta Braves, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781617140358
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Provides a history of the Atlanta Braves, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers.
Ballplayer
Author: Chipper Jones
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101984422
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Atlanta Braves third baseman and National Hall of Famer Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame–worthy statistics during a nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was just a country kid from small town Pierson, Florida. A kid who grew up playing baseball in the backyard with his dad dreaming that one day he’d be a major league ballplayer. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Chipper Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career in an era of booming free agency. His journey begins with learning the art of switch-hitting and takes off after the Braves make him the number one overall pick in the 1990 draft, setting him on course to become the linchpin of their lineup at the height of their fourteen-straight division-title run. Ballplayer takes readers into the clubhouse of the Braves’ extraordinary dynasty, from the climax of the World Series championship in 1995 to the last-gasp division win by the 2005 “Baby Braves”; all the while sharing pitch-by-pitch dissections of clashes at the plate with some of the all-time great starters, such as Clemens and Johnson, as well as closers such as Wagner and Papelbon. He delves into his relationships with Bobby Cox and his famous Braves brothers—Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, among them—and opponents from Cal Ripken Jr. to Barry Bonds. The National League MVP also opens up about his overnight rise to superstardom and the personal pitfalls that came with fame; his spirited rivalry with the New York Mets; his reflections on baseball in the modern era—outrageous money, steroids, and all—and his special last season in 2012. Ballplayer immerses us in the best of baseball, as if we’re sitting next to Chipper in the dugout on an endless spring day.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101984422
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
Atlanta Braves third baseman and National Hall of Famer Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame–worthy statistics during a nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was just a country kid from small town Pierson, Florida. A kid who grew up playing baseball in the backyard with his dad dreaming that one day he’d be a major league ballplayer. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Chipper Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career in an era of booming free agency. His journey begins with learning the art of switch-hitting and takes off after the Braves make him the number one overall pick in the 1990 draft, setting him on course to become the linchpin of their lineup at the height of their fourteen-straight division-title run. Ballplayer takes readers into the clubhouse of the Braves’ extraordinary dynasty, from the climax of the World Series championship in 1995 to the last-gasp division win by the 2005 “Baby Braves”; all the while sharing pitch-by-pitch dissections of clashes at the plate with some of the all-time great starters, such as Clemens and Johnson, as well as closers such as Wagner and Papelbon. He delves into his relationships with Bobby Cox and his famous Braves brothers—Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, among them—and opponents from Cal Ripken Jr. to Barry Bonds. The National League MVP also opens up about his overnight rise to superstardom and the personal pitfalls that came with fame; his spirited rivalry with the New York Mets; his reflections on baseball in the modern era—outrageous money, steroids, and all—and his special last season in 2012. Ballplayer immerses us in the best of baseball, as if we’re sitting next to Chipper in the dugout on an endless spring day.
Atlanta Braves
Author: Brian Howell
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629688142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves is a beginner's history of the Braves, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629688142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves is a beginner's history of the Braves, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Miracle Season!
Author: I. J. Rosenberg
Publisher: Turner Pub
ISBN: 9781878685209
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher: Turner Pub
ISBN: 9781878685209
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
150 Years of Braves Baseball
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999570951
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Atlanta Braves Official 150th Anniversary commemorative coffee table book
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999570951
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Atlanta Braves Official 150th Anniversary commemorative coffee table book
Superstars of the Atlanta Braves
Author: Max Hammer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607535904
Category : Baseball players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents some of the Atlanta Braves' greatest players and their achievements in pro baseball, including Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, and Jason Heyward.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607535904
Category : Baseball players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents some of the Atlanta Braves' greatest players and their achievements in pro baseball, including Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, and Jason Heyward.
12 Reasons to Love the Atlanta Braves
Author: Jonathan Kronstadt
Publisher: 12-Story Library
ISBN: 9781632352071
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn what makes your favorite baseball team unique in The MLB Fan's Guide. Each book is split into 12 chapters covering the different facts, players, stories, and traditions that define the team.
Publisher: 12-Story Library
ISBN: 9781632352071
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn what makes your favorite baseball team unique in The MLB Fan's Guide. Each book is split into 12 chapters covering the different facts, players, stories, and traditions that define the team.
The Atlanta Braves Baseball Team
Author: Tom Owens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780766010215
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Formed in 1876, the Braves were one of the charter members of the National League. First playing in Boston, then Milwaukee, and now Atlanta, the Braves are the first team to win the World Series in three different cities. Some of their brightest stars have included Hall of Famers such as all-time home run leader Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Phil Niekro. The Braves of today, led by pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, have been a dominant team in the National League, reaching the playoffs, as well as winning the World Series.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780766010215
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Formed in 1876, the Braves were one of the charter members of the National League. First playing in Boston, then Milwaukee, and now Atlanta, the Braves are the first team to win the World Series in three different cities. Some of their brightest stars have included Hall of Famers such as all-time home run leader Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Phil Niekro. The Braves of today, led by pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, have been a dominant team in the National League, reaching the playoffs, as well as winning the World Series.