baseball players

Looks at the historic achievements of baseball's heavy hitters, the home run sluggers, including the likes of Rogers Hornsby, Hank Greenberg, Micky Mantle, and of course Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.

Features of great hitting moments and great hitters in the baseball history, including Ty Cobb, Tony Gwynn, Ted Williams, and Wade Boggs.

Traces the origin of the Most Valuable Player award in professional baseball, describes how the players are selected, and highlights the achievements of some of the winners.

Discusses the phenomenon of stealing bases in baseball and particular games and players noted for this activity.

A biography of the first African-American baseball player to be accepted by a major league team.