Books like Ballplayer by Chipper Jones

An authoritative biography that reexamines the legendary yet controversial Detroit Tigers star, Ty Cobb, tracing his rise to baseball immortality, his complex personality, and the myths that have shaped his legacy.

A coming‑of‑age memoir set in Brooklyn that follows a boy’s youth in the shadow of Ebbets Field, his work as a sportswriter for the Herald Tribune during the Jackie Robinson era, and the eventual paths of the people he knew.

"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." --Chicago Tribune "Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World "Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same r...

Eleven‑year‑old cousins Liam and Carter, two baseball prodigies, must win the Little League World Series and defeat their powerful Southern California rivals, learning that perseverance and teamwork are key to every challenge on the road.

Henry Skrimshander, a baseball star at the small Lake Michigan school Westish College, faces self‑doubt when a routine throw goes awry, unsettling the lives of five people.