Josh Hamilton (Amazing Athletes) - Softcover

Savage, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076134604X ISBN 13: 9780761346043

Publisher: Lernerclassroom, 2009

Synopsis

Picked first in the 2001 draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Josh Hamilton wowed his fans and teammates with his pitching speed and hitting record. But by 2004, injuries and a drug problem knocked Josh off his team and out of the minor leagues. After two years, Josh returned to baseball healthy and clean. As the star centerfielder for the Texas Rangers, he shocked the world with his record-breaking performance in the 2008 Home Run Derby. Learn how Josh overcame obstacles to achieve his big-league dreams.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeff Savage has written dozens of books for young readers, many of them sports related. His other Amazing Athlete titles include LeBron James, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, and Travis Pastrana. He frequently visits schools around the country to talk to kids about his work. Jeff Savage has written dozens of books for young readers, many of them sports related. His other Amazing Athlete titles include LeBron James, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, and Travis Pastrana. He frequently visits schools around the country to talk to kids about his work.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lernerclassroom
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 076134604X
• ISBN 13: 9780761346043
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32