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Discusses the phenomenon of stealing bases in baseball and particular games and players noted for this activity.

Traces the origin of the Most Valuable Player award in professional baseball, describes how the players are selected, and highlights the achievements of some of the winners.

Features of great hitting moments and great hitters in the baseball history, including Ty Cobb, Tony Gwynn, Ted Williams, and Wade Boggs.

Looks at the historic achievements of baseball's heavy hitters, the home run sluggers, including the likes of Rogers Hornsby, Hank Greenberg, Micky Mantle, and of course Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.

Discusses the relative merits and importance of various defensive positions in baseball, including first base, shortstop, and center field, and celebrates great defensive players in the history of the sport.

An explanation and history of relief pitching, with profiles of some of the great performers of this glamorous position, called "fireman.

Looks at the achievements in the field and at the plate of the game's outstanding first-year players, including Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Carlton Fisk, and many others.

Highlights great pitching moments and great pitchers in the history of baseball, with an emphasis on those players who have won the Cy Young Award.

A biography of the New York Yankee first baseman known as "The Iron Man" because he played in over 2000 consecutive games.

A biography of the first African-American player in the major leagues, who was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1962.

A biography of the baseball player who became famous as a home run hitter for the New York Yankees.

Discusses the baseball career of Frank Thomas of the Chicago White Sox.

An autobiography of the superstar shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.

A biography of the talented Seattle Mariners' shortstop, Alex Rodriguez, who signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2001 season.

Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the young man from Michigan who achieved his dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees.