Insider Secrets of Big League Baseball Players

Fans of the game have often heard the expression, "Baseball is life." Former college player and high school baseball coach David Kloser wanted to find out for himself exactly what that meant. So, he went to the "experts" - Major League Baseball players themselves - to find out what the game has taught them about life.

Kloser conducted exclusive interviews with over 300 current and former players, including some Hall of Famers. What he uncovered were the insider secrets of the Big League ballplayer - the character traits it takes to achieve success, overcome adversity, deal with teasing and issues that pertain to life on and off the field.

More than just advice from Major League players on how to play baseball, Stepping Up to the Plate offers a way for you to look for, and make the most of opportunities by matching "life" situations with "baseball" situations.

Stepping Up to the Plate offers inspiration and motivation for:

Business teams
Sports teams
Baseball players, parents, and coaches
Students
Anyone facing a challenge or with a big dream

Readers will discover the meaning of teamwork, trust, discipline, and perseverance as they view situations as the opportunity to gain confidence, overcome failure, and be humbled.

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About the Author

David Kloser is a former college pitcher (UC Berkeley) and high school baseball coach. He has entertained people of all ages with his engaging speeches that inspire audiences to "step up to the plate" in the game of life. Kloser lives with his wife and daughter in Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

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