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Called Up|Zak Ford
Called Up : Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers
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Overview

To reach the majors, a ballplayer must not only possess natural ability and world-class skills but must also overcome nearly insurmountable odds. The journey is not possible without extreme dedication. Along the way mentors play a large role, and circumstances must align. For an elite few, years of effort and perseverance culminate with putting on a big league uniform.

Drawing on original interviews with more than 100 players who debuted between 1961 and 2018, this collection presents their first-person stories of how they were called up to play Major League Baseball.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781476692791
  • ISBN-10: 1476692793
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • Publish Date: October 2023
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.53 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
  • Page Count: 233

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