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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
1) Buster Posey
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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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780L
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's...
2) Joe Mauer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
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English
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Biography of Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
3) Ryan Howard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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700L
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Looks at the life and accomplishments of the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman who was the National League MVP in 2006.
4) Derek Jeter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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740L
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English
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who several American League records.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making...
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Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) best players for more than ten years. But Ichiro was a star in Japan long before he came to the United States. When he joined the Seattle Mariners in 2001, Ichiro became one of the most famous athletes in the world. He also proved he was one of the best in the world when he notched his 2,500th MLB hit in 2012. Ichiro joined the New York Yankees during the 2012 season, and his star...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Pittsburgh Pirates star center fielder Andrew McCutchen didn't have much growing up. But he did have big dreams about playing for a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. In 2005, those dreams came true when the Pirates chose Andrew with the 11th pick in the MLB draft. The Pirates were a bad team. They hadn't been to the playoffs since 1992. Andrew helped change all that. In 2013, he led the Pirates to the playoffs, and he was named National League Most...
8) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has had a big baseball career. Named the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2007 and Most Valuable Player in 2008, he helped the Sox win the World Series in 2007 and 2013.
10) Robinson Cano
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is one of baseball's biggest superstars. In 2009, Robinson helped the New York Yankees win the World Series. He has won the Silver Slugger award as the top-hitting second baseman in the American League an incredible five times and has also been voted to the All-Star Game six times. Robinson joined the Seattle Mariners in 2014, and he continues to be one of the smoothest-swinging and most popular athletes...
11) Tim Lincecum
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At 5'11" and 165 pounds, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is much smaller than the usual Major League Baseball player. Growing up in Renton, Washington, Tim was told he was too small to be a star athlete. He proved people wrong by winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2008 as the league's best pitcher. Then he won the award again in 2009. Tim secured his place as one of baseball's greatest pitchers by helping the Giants win the World...
12) Roy Halladay
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He won 148 games in ten seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. Roy also won the 2003 Cy Young Award as the best pitcher in the American League. After the 2009 season, Roy was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. He didn't take long to adjust to his new league. Roy won 20 games for the Phillies in 2010 and led the team to the playoffs. Learn more about one of the most feared pitchers in...
13) Justin Verlander
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Justin Verlander has been one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2006. In his first season, Justin was named American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. He went on to throw a no-hitter in 2007. Then he threw another no-hitter in 2011. Justin won the AL Cy Young Award in 2011 as the league's best pitcher. He was also named the league's Most Valuable Player that year, a rare honor for a pitcher. Learn...
14) Miguel Cabrera
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Miguel Cabrera always knew that he wanted to be a baseball player. He grew up next to a baseball field in Venezuela, and most of his family played the game. Miguel became a star with the Florida Marlins, helping the team win the World Series in 2003. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2008 and has become one of the most-feared sluggers in the game. In 2012, Miguel became the first player in 45 years to win the Triple Crown in the American League....
15) Bryce Harper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bryce Harper always wanted to play Major League Baseball (MLB). He left high school after his sophomore year to chase his dream. The move paid off when he was chosen by the Washington Nationals as the first pick in the 2010 MLB draft. In 2013, Bryce became the youngest position player in National League (NL) history to start in an All-Star Game. Bryce's swing has been compared to Babe Ruth's, so the sky is the limit for his future. Learn more about...
16) Prince Fielder
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder was born to hit home runs. He spent his childhood at the ballpark with his dad, former Major League Baseball star Cecil Fielder. Like his father before him, Prince is one of the most-feared sluggers. In the 2007 season Prince hit 50 home runs, becoming the youngest player to ever reach that mark. In 2012, he became the second player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby twice. But Prince is more than just a...
17) Clayton Kershaw
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw is one of Major League Baseball's best pitchers. He received the Cy Young Award in 2011 and 2013 and pitched a no-hitter in 2014. Clayton's powerful left arm brought him to the top.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was picked first in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, some people called him the most-hyped young pitcher ever. Stephen quickly proved that he deserved the hype by striking out 14 batters in his first game. After missing most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an elbow injury, Stephen is back at the top of his game. He led the Nationals to one of the best records in baseball in 2012. Learn...
19) David Ortiz
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his powerful hitting. David is one of baseball's greatest superstars, winning game after game with his bat. But the big man from the Dominican Republic is also a fine leader and one of the most beloved sports stars in New England. Learn more about Big Papi's journey...
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