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Ballplayer by Carroll Rogers Walton and Chipper Jones (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101101984406
ISBN-139781101984406
eBay Product ID (ePID)227668156
Product Key Features
Book TitleBallplayer
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBaseball / Essays & Writings, Baseball / General, Sports
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorCarroll Rogers Walton, Chipper Jones
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight21 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-031331
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for Ballplayer "Baseball fans will revel in the anecdotes and behind-the-scenes look at the game." -- Booklist "Fans will find a clear, readable old-school account of a player who almost certainly will be voted into the Hall of Fame." -- Kirkus "Jones, one of the best switch hitters in Major League Baseball history...offers an insider's look into professional baseball." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal796.357092 B
SynopsisAtlanta Braves third baseman and National Hall of Famer Chipper Jones--one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history--shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame-worthy statistics during a nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was just a country kid from small town Pierson, Florida. A kid who grew up playing baseball in the backyard with his dad dreaming that one day he'd be a major league ballplayer. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Chipper Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career in an era of booming free agency. His journey begins with learning the art of switch-hitting and takes off after the Braves make him the number one overall pick in the 1990 draft, setting him on course to become the linchpin of their lineup at the height of their fourteen-straight division-title run. Ballplayer takes readers into the clubhouse of the Braves' extraordinary dynasty, from the climax of the World Series championship in 1995 to the last-gasp division win by the 2005 "Baby Braves"; all the while sharing pitch-by-pitch dissections of clashes at the plate with some of the all-time great starters, such as Clemens and Johnson, as well as closers such as Wagner and Papelbon. He delves into his relationships with Bobby Cox and his famous Braves brothers -- Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, among them--and opponents from Cal Ripken Jr. to Barry Bonds. The National League MVP also opens up about his overnight rise to superstardom and the personal pitfalls that came with fame; his spirited rivalry with the New York Mets; his reflections on baseball in the modern era--outrageous money, steroids, and all -- and his special last season in 2012. Ballplayer immerses us in the best of baseball, as if we're sitting next to Chipper in the dugout on an endless spring day., Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones--one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history--shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic nostalgia that sets baseball apart from every other sport. Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame-worthy statistics during a nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was just a country kid from small town Pierson, Florida. A kid who grew up playing baseball in the backyard with his dad dreaming that one day he'd be a major league ballplayer. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Chipper Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career in an era of booming free agency. His journey begins with learning the art of switch-hitting and takes off after the Braves made him the number one overall pick in the 1990 draft, setting him on course to become the linchpin of their lineup at the height of their fourteen-straight division-title run. Ballplayer takes readers into the clubhouse of the Braves' extraordinary dynasty, from the climax of the World Series championship in 1995 to the last-gasp division win by the 2005 "Baby Braves"; all the while sharing pitch-by-pitch dissections of clashes at the plate with some of the all-time great starters, such as Clemens and Johnson, as well as closers such as Wagner and Papelbon. He delves into his relationships with Bobby Cox and his famous Braves brothers -- Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, among them--and opponents from Cal Ripken Jr. to Barry Bonds. The National League MVP also opens up about his overnight rise to superstardom and the personal pitfalls that came with fame; his spirited rivalry with the New York Mets; his reflections on baseball in the modern era--outrageous money, steroids, and all -- and his special last season in 2012. Ballplayer immerses us in the best of baseball, as if we're sitting next to Chipper in the dugout on an endless spring day.
LC Classification NumberGV865.J633J66 2017
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- 22 Aug, 2017
Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves. Hall of Famer
A must read for baseball fans. Even novice baseball fans will enjoy reading the book. It tells the story of a young man's lifelong journey to professional baseball with fun anecdotes included. It's a behind the scenes look at what live is like in both Minor and Major League baseball. Each chapter is a joy to read and one of those stories you wind up laughing and smiling throughout. I recommend it as one not to miss.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Aug, 2017
Chipper Jones a great read
This book is a very good, it's written very good. I have always liked Chipper and now I know so much more about him. This book is a great read for any chipper fan. EnjoyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Dec, 2020
Great Read
If you love the Braves or just chipper you will enjoy this book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2017
Just what I wanted
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
