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Book

The MLB encyclopedia

Call Number

  • J 796.357 FLYN (CEN)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2022]

Physical Description

192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Summary

Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • The history of Major League Baseball
  • MLB teams
  • Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Atlanta Braves
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Boston Red Sox
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Chicago White Sox
  • Cincinnati Reds
  • Cleveland Guardians
  • Colorado Rockies
  • Detroit Tigers
  • Houston Astros
  • Kansas City Royals
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Miami Marlins
  • Milwaukee Brewers
  • Minnesota Twins
  • New York Mets
  • New York Yankees
  • Oakland Athletics
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • San Diego Padres
  • San Francisco Giants
  • Seattle Mariners
  • St. Louis Cardinals
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Texas Rangers
  • Toronto Blue Jays
  • Washington Nationals
  • Star players
  • Hank Aaron
  • Johnny Bench
  • Yogi Berra
  • Barry Bonds
  • Rod Carew
  • Steve Carlton
  • Roger Clemens
  • Roberto Clemente
  • Ty Cobb
  • Dennis Eckersley
  • Bob Feller
  • Whitey Ford
  • Jimmie Foxx
  • Lou Gehrig
  • Bob Gibson
  • Josh Gibson
  • Ken Griffey Jr.
  • Tony Gwynn
  • Rickey Henderson
  • Rogers Hornsby
  • Derek Jeter
  • Randy Johnson
  • Walter Johnson
  • Clayton Kershaw
  • Sandy Koufax
  • Greg Maddux
  • Mickey Mantle
  • Pedro Martínez
  • Willie Mays
  • Joe Morgan
  • Stan Musial
  • Satchel Paige
  • Jim Palmer
  • Albert Pujols
  • Cal Ripken Jr.
  • Mariano Rivera
  • Frank Robinson
  • Jackie Robinson
  • Pete Rose
  • Babe Ruth
  • Nolan Ryan
  • Mike Schmidt
  • Tom Seaver
  • John Smoltz
  • Warren Spahn
  • Ichiro Suzuki
  • Mike Trout
  • Honus Wagner
  • Ted Williams
  • Cy Young
  • Honorable Mentions
  • MLB All-Time Leaders.

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