Description
| Product ID: | 9781476692791 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Called Up |
| Subtitle: | Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers |
| Authors: | Author: Zak Ford |
| Page Count: | 233 |
| Subjects: | History of sport, History of sport, Baseball, Baseball |
| Description: | Drawing on original interviews with more than 100 players who debuted between 1961 and 2018, this collection presents their first-person stories of how they were called-up to play Major League Baseball. To reach the majors, a ballplayer must not only possess natural ability and world-class skills but must also overcome nearly insurmountable odds. The journey is not possible without extreme dedication. Along the way mentors play a large role, and circumstances must align. For an elite few, years of effort and perseverance culminate with putting on a big league uniform. Drawing on original interviews with more than 100 players who debuted between 1961 and 2018, this collection presents their first-person stories of how they were called up to play Major League Baseball. |
| Imprint Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Publisher Name: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-10-27 |