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Born to Play : My Life in the Game by Dustin Pedroia (2009, Hardcover)
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The inspirational story of Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia -- a giant talent in a small package -- who defied his critics with hard work, relentless determination, and a looks-can-be-deceiving attitude to become one of the greatest players in the game today.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGallery Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101439157758
ISBN-139781439157756
eBay Product ID (ePID)72387174
Product Key Features
Book TitleBorn to Play : My Life in the Game
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Baseball / General, Sports
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDustin Pedroia
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight16.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-011572
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.357092 B
SynopsisThe inspirational story of Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia -- a giant talent in a small package -- who defied his critics with hard work, relentless determination, and a looks-can-be-deceiving attitude to become one of the greatest players in the game today. Dustin Pedroia, at five feet seven inches and 170 pounds, is not the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest player in the game of baseball, but in just two years of major-league play he's become a Rookie of the Year, a Most Valuable Player, and a 2007 World Championship titleholder. At a time when steroid scandals dominate media coverage of America's beloved pastime, Pedroia has proven to the world that a good baseball player is more than size and statistics. His success comes from the heart. Pedroia started swinging a bat when he was just a toddler, and by the time he was four years old he was hitting line drives off his older brother. He has natural talent, an unparalleled work ethic, and a pure love of the game, but he has spent his life overcoming the naysayers who believed he was too small, couldn't hit, and would never make it in the big leagues. With commentary from coaches, teammates, and friends, including Red Sox manager Terry Francona and ninety-two-year-old fan (and daughter of Babe Ruth) Julia Ruth Stevens, Pedroia shares the story of his difficult and uplifting journey to prove himself at every turn -- from giving up his college scholarship so his team could have a shot at the College World Series to helping the Red Sox win their second championship in four years in his rookie season to nearly winning back-to-back World Championships in 2008. He takes readers into the legendary Red Sox clubhouse and reveals the challenges a rookie faces in a city so serious about baseball.More than anything, Pedroia's love of the game and desire to win, not just for himself but for his teammates, defines him as an athlete -- but his dedication, his perseverance, and, of course, his monster swing have made him a beloved new symbol of baseball and offer hope for the future of America's favorite game.
LC Classification NumberGV865.P43A3 2009
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- May 19, 2022
Great Book for the Pedroia and Red Sox Fan !
Very informative and A MUST read for The Red Sox enthusiast and Pedroia Fan !Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
