Sports Baseball Biographies

The first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, there was no one like Effa Manley in the sports world of the 1930s and 1940s. She was a sophisticated woman who owned a baseball team. She never shrank from going head to head with men, who dominated the ranks of sports executives. That her life story remained unchronicled for so long can only be attributed to one thing: her team, the Newark Eagles, belonged to the Negro Leagues. Author James Overmyer brings to light new details regarding Effa Manley's fascinating story.

Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Babe Ruth! Inspire drive, generosity, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an inspirational audiobook to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Can you imagine your little one having so much fun listening, they prefer listening over screen time? Then, you will love our children-friendly biography of Babe Ruth! Use this exciting biography audiobook to instill timeless values and principles in your child.

With a legendary career and world-record achievements - some of which are still standing today - Babe Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture. From an unassuming childhood and teen years full of delinquency, nobody could have expected that Babe Ruth would rise to become one of the most famous baseball players of all time. Delving into his professional career, his most pivotal moments, and the plays which defined his legacy, this biography offers an enlightening look at the life and career of this legendary sportsman.

In Jose Altuve: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's All-Star Hitters, you will learn the story of one of baseball's best second basemen, Jose Altuve. At the time of this writing, Altuve is a World Series champion (having won it in 2017 with the Astros) as well as a seven-time All-Star and past American League MVP.

As a boy, Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura dreams of playing professional baseball, but everyone tells him he is too small. Yet he grows up to be a successful player, playing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig! When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni and his family are sent to one of ten internment camps where more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry are imprisoned without trials. Zeni brings the game of baseball to the camp, along with a sense of hope. This true story, set in a Japanese internment camp, introduces children to a little-discussed part of American history.

The life of baseball legend Babe Ruth is chronicled in this hard-hitting audio biography narrated by the author. In rare archival interviews, Ruth discusses his early life, the trappings of stardom, and his eternal, abiding love of America's favorite game.

Learn the inspiring story of the Los Angeles Dodgers' all-star pitcher, Clayton Kershaw! In Clayton Kershaw: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball’s All-Star Pitchers, you will learn the story of one of baseball's all-star pitchers, Clayton Kershaw. Clayton Kershaw has been one of the most accomplished pitchers since being drafted in 2006.

In Max Scherzer: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's All-Star Pitchers, you will learn the story of one of baseball's best pitchers, Max Scherzer. Max Scherzer has been one of the best pitchers since entering the pros in 2006. At the time of this writing, Scherzer has been selected as an All-Star eight times, won three Cy Young Awards, pitched two no-hitters, and notably won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019. Scherzer has carved out quite the legacy for himself, and will go down as one of the best pitchers in modern history of the game.

Opening Day: 50-for-50 is a baseball tribute like no other—a well-researched work of love representing a half-century of great stories and historical context linked to each of those 50 days. This emotional journey connects three cities, six stadiums, five home teams, and four generations while overcoming life events, baseball’s labor unrest, and the 33-year absence of a hometown team. Along the way, Ortman encountered five U.S. Presidents and more than 50 future Hall of Fame players, coaches, and broadcasters: from Reagan to Obama, Weaver to Torre, and hundreds more.