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Away Games: The Life and Times of a Latin Baseball Player
Away Games The Life and Times of a Latin Baseball Player Author:Marcos Breton, Jose Luis Villegas In Away Games, first published in 1999, award-winning journalists Marcos Breton and Jose Luis Villegas examine the story of Latin baseball as seen through the eyes of Miguel Tejada, a young Dominican shortstop and one of many promising Latin prospects in the Oakland As organization. Just as African American players electrified baseball in the 1... more »950s, Latin ballplayers are transforming Americas pastime today. Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martinez and his brother Ramon, Raul Mondesi, Manny Ramirez, and Vladimir Guerrerothey are baseballs future, and they come from places most Americans have never heard of and from lives most Americans could never even imagine. This riveting tale of Tejadas journey from the barrios to the starting lineup of a major league team gives voice to every kids dream of playing baseball. For some the dream ends in glory and riches, for others in harsh reality and failed potential. The story of Latin baseball is an incredible talebaseballs last, great untold story.« less