An action-packed book on the most extraordinary stars in MLB history. Legends of Major League Baseball features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired baseball greats, from the greatest stars of past generations, such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, to modern legends like Pedro Martinez and Alex Rodriguez. Young readers will learn how each of these stars grew up and made it to the top, and what made their playing styles unique. Filled with key stats and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the baseball novice and the passionate fan. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Craig Calcaterra is a writer based in New Albany, Ohio. He is the author of Rethinking Fandom and the editor of the daily baseball, news, and culture newsletter, Cup of Coffee. He was formerly the lead national baseball writer for NBC Sports, where he launched and edited the baseball blog HardballTalk. SELLING POINTS: . Brief biographies of 28 of the greatest baseball players of all time, from legends like Babe Ruth to more recent retirees like Derek Jeter . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up . Great for reluctant readers . Includes action-packed photos and key stats . Written in a fan's voice, by noted sportswriter Craig Calcaterra . A companion to Calcaterra's Stars of Major League Baseball (9780789214591, March 2023), which profiles the league's top current players
