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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dustin Pedroia , Edward J DeLaneyPublisher: Gallery Books Imprint: Gallery Books Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781439157763ISBN 10: 1439157766 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 06 April 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsHe s going to be an elite player every year because pitchers will always make the mistake of trying to throw fastballs by him. Mike Lowell, third baseman, Boston Red Sox We learned that if we told this kid he couldn't do it, he was going to go ahead and show us that he could. <p> --Pat Murphy, head baseball coach, <p> Arizona State University Author InformationDuring his brief career in the majors, Dustin Pedroia has already won several awards including being named the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 American League MVP. Pedroia ended the 2008 season with a .326 average with 17 home runs, 83 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. He was tied for the MLB in hits with 213 and led the league in doubles (54), while leading the AL in runs scored (118). In December 2008, Pedroia signed a six-year contract extension with the Red Sox. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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