Joe Mauer (Amazing Athletes) - Softcover

Zuehlke, Jeffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822589761 ISBN 13: 9780822589761

Publisher: Lernerclassroom, 2008

Synopsis

See how a blend of natural ability and hard work has paid off for Joe Mauer, the first catcher in baseball's American League to win a batting title.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Amazing Athletes
Inspire sports fans with the success stories of Amazing Athletes. These attractive high-interest biographies include a description of a famous athlete's career from the beginning through his or her current achievements. These books draw in reluctant readers and proficient readers alike!

From the Back Cover:

Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, catcher Joe Mauer dreamed of playing baseball for his hometown team, the Minnesota Twins. Through hard work--and a special batting practice technique--he perfected one of the best swings in baseball and became the top draft pick in 2000, selected by the Twins Six years into his career, Joe became the first catcher to ever win the batting title in the American League in 2006. With his good eye at the plate and a powerful throwing arm, Joe has a bright future ahead. Follow his amazing path from the fields of St. Paul all the way to Major League stardom.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lernerclassroom
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0822589761
• ISBN 13: 9780822589761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32