
- 272 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The inspirational story of Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia—a giant talent in a small package—who defied his critics 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 was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and helped the Boston Red Sox win a World Championship. 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. In Born to Play, Pedroia shares the story of his difficult and uplifting journey to prove himself at every turn. More than anything, his love of the game and desire to win, not just for himself but for his teammates, defines Pedroia 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Contents
- Prologue
- 1 Early Innings
- 2 Break a Leg
- 3 Rising Star
- 4 The Carson City Kid
- 5 Sun Devil
- 6 Salad Days in the Sally League
- 7 Climbing the Ladder
- 8 The Winds of Change
- 9 Going to the Show
- 10 Batter Up
- 11 Rough Start
- 12 Turning a Corner
- 13 Champions
- 14 Rookie of the Year
- 15 Establishing a Routine
- 16 What Sophomore Jinx?
- 17 MVP
- Epilogue