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1) David Ortiz
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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When the Boston Red Sox need a big hit, they look to David Ortiz. One of Major League Baseball's best clutch hitters, David helped lead the Red Sox to their first World Series championship in 86 years. But David's career hasn't always been so successful. He spent years struggling with injuries before finally getting a chance to be a big-time player.
2) Ryan Howard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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A short look at the life of the baseball star.
3) Derek Jeter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees for as long as he could remember. When the team made Derek the sixth pick in the 1992 draft, his dream became a reality. With the Yankees winning the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009, Derek has become a fan favorite and one of baseball's most respected players. When he passed Lou Gehrig to become the Yankees' all-time leader in hits in 2009, Derek proved that he was a Yankees...
4) Joe Mauer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
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Biography of Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
5) Roy Halladay
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He won 148 games in ten seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. Roy also won the 2003 Cy Young Award as the best pitcher in the American League. After the 2009 season, Roy was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. He didn't take long to adjust to his new league. Roy won 20 games for the Phillies in 2010 and led the team to the playoffs. Learn more about one of the most feared pitchers in...
6) Tim Lincecum
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At 5'11" and 165 pounds, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is much smaller than the usual Major League Baseball player. Growing up in Renton, Washington, Tim was told he was too small to be a star athlete. He proved people wrong by winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2008 as the league's best pitcher. Then he won the award again in 2009. Tim secured his place as one of baseball's greatest pitchers by helping the Giants win the World...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Profiles the life of the famous baseball pitcher, including his rapid weight loss in college, being the first pick for Washington, and his injury and rehabilitation months into his career.
11) Bryce Harper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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Bryce Harper always wanted to play Major League Baseball (MLB). He left high school after his sophomore year to chase his dream. The move paid off when he was chosen by the Washington Nationals as the first pick in the 2010 MLB draft. In 2013, Bryce became the youngest position player in National League (NL) history to start in an All-Star Game. Bryce's swing has been compared to Babe Ruth's, so the sky is the limit for his future. Learn more about...
12) Ichiro Suzuki
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Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) best players for more than ten years. But Ichiro was a star in Japan long before he came to the United States. When he joined the Seattle Mariners in 2001, Ichiro became one of the most famous athletes in the world. He also proved he was one of the best in the world when he notched his 2,500th MLB hit in 2012. Ichiro joined the New York Yankees during the 2012 season, and his star...
13) Mariano Rivera
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making...
14) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
15) Andrew McCutchen
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
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Description
Biography of center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
16) Clayton Kershaw
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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A biography of Clayton Kershaw.
17) Dustin Pedroia
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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Profiles the life and career of the Red Sox second baseman who won the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and helped his team win the 2007 World Series.
18) Buster Posey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's...
19) Robinson Cano
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is one of baseball's biggest superstars. In 2009, Robinson helped the New York Yankees win the World Series. He has won the Silver Slugger award as the top-hitting second baseman in the American League an incredible five times and has also been voted to the All-Star Game six times. Robinson joined the Seattle Mariners in 2014, and he continues to be one of the smoothest-swinging and most popular athletes...
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