Books in Baseball Heroes series

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.

Discusses the relative merits and importance of various defensive positions in baseball, including first base, shortstop, and center field, and celebrates great defensive players in the history of the sport.

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

An explanation and history of relief pitching, with profiles of some of the great performers of this glamorous position, called "fireman."

Highlights great pitching moments and great pitchers in the history of baseball, with an emphasis on those players who have won the Cy Young Award.

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.

Looks at the achievements in the field and at the plate of the game's outstanding first-year players, including Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Carlton Fisk, and many others.

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Discusses the important baseball skills of catching, throwing, and running, including base stealing and sliding

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Describes how to grip the bat and hit the ball, stances and swings, the hitting zone, bunting, base hits, making outs, and more