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Billy Ball

Billy Martin and the Resurrection of the Oakland A's

by Dale Tafoya ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

In the early 1970s, the Oakland Athletics became only the second team in major-league baseball history to win three consecutive World Series championships. But as the decade came to a close, the A's were in free fall, having lost 108 games in 1979 while drawing just 307,000 fans. Free agency had decimated the A's, and the team's owner, Charlie Finley, was looking for a buyer. First, though, he had ... Read more

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In the early 1970s, the Oakland Athletics became only the second team in major-league baseball history to win three consecutive World Series championships. But as the decade came to a close, the A's were in free fall, having lost 108 games in 1979 while drawing just 307,000 fans. Free agency had decimated the A's, and the team's owner, Charlie Finley, was looking for a buyer. First, though, he had
... Read more
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Coach

Lessons on the Game of Life

by Michael Lewis ...

Narrated by Michael Lewis ...

Unabridged

57 min

“There are teachers with a rare ability to enter a child’s mind;it’s as if their ability to get there at all gives them the right to stay forever.”There was a turning point in Michael Lewis’s life, in a baseball game when he was fourteen years old. The irascible and often terrifying Coach Fitz put the ball in his hand with the game on the line and managed to convey such confident trust in Lewis’ ... Read more

$6.48 USD

“There are teachers with a rare ability to enter a child’s mind;it’s as if their ability to get there at all gives them the right to stay forever.”There was a turning point in Michael Lewis’s life, in a baseball game when he was fourteen years old. The irascible and often terrifying Coach Fitz put the ball in his hand with the game on the line and managed to convey such confident trust in Lewis’
... Read more
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Bottom of the 33rd

Hope and Redemption in Baseball's Longest Game

by Dan Barry ...

Narrated by Dan Barry ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

“Bottom of the 33rd is chaw-chewing, sunflower-spitting, pine tar proof that too much baseball is never enough.” —Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy and Sandy KoufaxFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Dan Barry comes the beautifully recounted story of the longest game in baseball history—a tale celebrating not only the robust intensity of baseball, but the aspirational ideal ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“Bottom of the 33rd is chaw-chewing, sunflower-spitting, pine tar proof that too much baseball is never enough.” —Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy and Sandy KoufaxFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Dan Barry comes the beautifully recounted story of the longest game in baseball history—a tale celebrating not only the robust intensity of baseball, but the aspirational ideal
... Read more
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The Matheny Manifesto

A Young Manager's Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life

by Mike Matheny, Jerry B. Jenkins ...

Narrated by Mark Deakins ...

Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's New York Times bestselling manifesto about what parents, coaches, and athletes get wrong about sports; what we can do better; and how sports can teach eight keys to success in sports and life.Mike Matheny was just forty-one, without professional managerial experience and looking for a next step after a successful career as a Major League catcher, when he ... Read more

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's New York Times bestselling manifesto about what parents, coaches, and athletes get wrong about sports; what we can do better; and how sports can teach eight keys to success in sports and life.Mike Matheny was just forty-one, without professional managerial experience and looking for a next step after a successful career as a Major League catcher, when he
... Read more
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Swing and a Hit

Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me

by Paul O'Neill, Jack Curry ...

Narrated by Jack Curry ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

This fun and fiery New York Times bestselling memoir tells the life story of All Star Yankee and five-time World Champion, Paul O’Neill, like you’ve never seen him before.In Swing and Hit, O’Neill elaborates on his most important hitting principles, lessons, and memories—exploring those elements across ten chapters (to align with the nine innings of a baseball game and one extra inning). Here, O ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This fun and fiery New York Times bestselling memoir tells the life story of All Star Yankee and five-time World Champion, Paul O’Neill, like you’ve never seen him before.In Swing and Hit, O’Neill elaborates on his most important hitting principles, lessons, and memories—exploring those elements across ten chapters (to align with the nine innings of a baseball game and one extra inning). Here, O
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The Book of Joe

Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life

by Joe Maddon, Tom Verducci ...

Narrated by Will Collyer ...

Unabridged

13 hours 31 min

**A book of lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon."A perfect baseball book, as invaluable as it is unique." ―Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy LP: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood**No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the “shot and beer” town of Hazleton, PA, ... Read more

$31.99 USD

**A book of lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year, Joe Maddon."A perfect baseball book, as invaluable as it is unique." ―Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy LP: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood**No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the “shot and beer” town of Hazleton, PA,
... Read more
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Habits for Young Athletes

Building Strong Bodies and Stronger Minds from a Young Age

by ARNOLD HOWER ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Habits for Young Athletes – Building Strong Bodies and Stronger Minds from a Young Age" is the ultimate guide for young athletes, parents, and coaches who want to develop winning routines both on and off the field.Success in sports isn’t just about talent — it’s about consistency, discipline, mindset, and healthy daily habits. This book helps young ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Habits for Young Athletes – Building Strong Bodies and Stronger Minds from a Young Age" is the ultimate guide for young athletes, parents, and coaches who want to develop winning routines both on and off the field.Success in sports isn’t just about talent — it’s about consistency, discipline, mindset, and healthy daily habits. This book helps young
... Read more
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Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of victory—these are the iconic sounds and sensations that define the beloved sport of baseball. However, behind every exciting game lies a complex web of logistics, strategy, and leadership that determines a team's success. This book, Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team, delves into the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of victory—these are the iconic sounds and sensations that define the beloved sport of baseball. However, behind every exciting game lies a complex web of logistics, strategy, and leadership that determines a team's success. This book, Pitch Perfect: How to Run a Baseball Team, delves into the
... Read more
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Ballgames To Boardrooms: Leadership, Business, and Life Lessons From Our Coaches We Never Knew We Needed

by Taylor Scott ...

Narrated by Taylor Scott ...

Unabridged

5 hours 18 min

Millennials and those leading Millennials as today's front-line employees, entry-level managers, middle managers, and even some executives, are caught in the proverbial hamster-in-a-wheel that is Corporate America. A lack of inspiration and motivation looms over people who spend their days, trudging through life as real life 'Eyeores'. Many are okay with the sea of mediocrity that is their daily ... Read more

$10.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Millennials and those leading Millennials as today's front-line employees, entry-level managers, middle managers, and even some executives, are caught in the proverbial hamster-in-a-wheel that is Corporate America. A lack of inspiration and motivation looms over people who spend their days, trudging through life as real life 'Eyeores'. Many are okay with the sea of mediocrity that is their daily
... Read more
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Beacon of Hope

Cultivating Excellence Across Generations

by Ed Hawkins ...

Narrated by Ed Hawkins ...

Unabridged

6 hours 23 min

What if the greatest leaders aren’t defined by authority—but by the environments they create?In Beacon of Hope, Ed Hawkins brings readers into the world of Coach Tony Martelli, a mentor whose impact extended far beyond the field. Through powerful stories and real-life experiences, Hawkins uncovers how mentorship, trust, and high standards shape not only athletes, but future leaders in business, ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if the greatest leaders aren’t defined by authority—but by the environments they create?In Beacon of Hope, Ed Hawkins brings readers into the world of Coach Tony Martelli, a mentor whose impact extended far beyond the field. Through powerful stories and real-life experiences, Hawkins uncovers how mentorship, trust, and high standards shape not only athletes, but future leaders in business,
... Read more
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Coach RAC Taught Me

50 Not-So-Average Baseball Tips and Life Lessons

by Coach RAC ...

Unabridged

7 hours

Grow your skills, strength, and mindset with Coach RAC in this baseball tips book from the Savannah Bananas player who has fans saying "RAC taught me." In this high-energy how-to sports book, the internet's favorite coach teaches young players how to improve their game while staying grounded in who they are beyond the field.The next best thing to learning from RAC in person at Not Your Average ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Grow your skills, strength, and mindset with Coach RAC in this baseball tips book from the Savannah Bananas player who has fans saying "RAC taught me." In this high-energy how-to sports book, the internet's favorite coach teaches young players how to improve their game while staying grounded in who they are beyond the field.The next best thing to learning from RAC in person at Not Your Average
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Gibby

Tales of a Baseball Lifer

by John Gibbons, Greg Oliver ...

Narrated by John Gibbons ...

Unabridged

8 hours 20 min

Over eleven years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: "Here comes Gibby!" Winning helped too. Under Gibbons's management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a twenty-two-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Over eleven years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: "Here comes Gibby!" Winning helped too. Under Gibbons's management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a twenty-two-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way
... Read more
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For the Good of the Game

The Inside Story of the Surprising and Dramatic Transformation of Major League Baseball

by Bud Selig ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

A New York Times bestseller.Foreword by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe longtime Commissioner of Major League Baseball provides an unprecedented look inside professional baseball today, focusing on how he helped bring the game into the modern age and revealing his interactions with players, managers, fellow owners, and fans nationwide.More than a century old, the game of baseball is resistant to change ... Read more

$28.99 USD

A New York Times bestseller.Foreword by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe longtime Commissioner of Major League Baseball provides an unprecedented look inside professional baseball today, focusing on how he helped bring the game into the modern age and revealing his interactions with players, managers, fellow owners, and fans nationwide.More than a century old, the game of baseball is resistant to change
... Read more
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What's The Endgame?

Helping Families Navigate Youth Baseball

by Sean Collins ...

Narrated by Sean Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

A must-have book to reap major-league benefits!What’s The Endgame is a guidebook designed to help families navigate youth baseball, written by former All-American outfielder at Kansas State University and professional baseball player Sean Collins, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1989.This book is packed with over three decades of wisdom to help young ballplayers maximize their ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A must-have book to reap major-league benefits!What’s The Endgame is a guidebook designed to help families navigate youth baseball, written by former All-American outfielder at Kansas State University and professional baseball player Sean Collins, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1989.This book is packed with over three decades of wisdom to help young ballplayers maximize their
... Read more
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Chasing the Dream

My Lifelong Journey

by Joe Torre ...

Narrated by Joe Torre ...

Abridged

3 hours 24 min

"Maybe the good Lord was just waiting for me to put on the pinstripes."When Joe Torre was fired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995, he thought his career in baseball was over. After more than three decades and 4,200 games as a player and manager, one thing had always eluded him--winning a World Series.He had all but given up his dream when the New York Yankees made him an offer to ... Read more

$10.00 USD

"Maybe the good Lord was just waiting for me to put on the pinstripes."When Joe Torre was fired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1995, he thought his career in baseball was over. After more than three decades and 4,200 games as a player and manager, one thing had always eluded him--winning a World Series.He had all but given up his dream when the New York Yankees made him an offer to
... Read more
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The Dad Coach

How to Lead Kids to Succeed On and Off the Baseball Field

by Mike Matheny ...

Narrated by Mike Matheny ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field.Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn’t attention from fans or the trophy at the end ... Read more

$18.00 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field.Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn’t attention from fans or the trophy at the end
... Read more
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Million Dollar Arm

Sometimes to Win, You Have to Change the Game

by J. B. Bernstein ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

4 hours 37 min

From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. The official tie-in book to Disney’s major motion picture, starring Jon Hamm.A TRUE STORY OF FINDING THE AMERICAN DREAM . . . ABROADIndia is a country with more than one billion people, a ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. The official tie-in book to Disney’s major motion picture, starring Jon Hamm.A TRUE STORY OF FINDING THE AMERICAN DREAM . . . ABROADIndia is a country with more than one billion people, a
... Read more
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Baseball for Young Athletes

Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game

by RANDY HORSON ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Baseball for Young Athletes – Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game" is the perfect guide for kids, parents, and coaches who want to introduce young players to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, encouraging, and structured way.Whether your child is stepping onto the diamond for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, this ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Baseball for Young Athletes – Building Skills, Confidence, and Passion for the Game" is the perfect guide for kids, parents, and coaches who want to introduce young players to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, encouraging, and structured way.Whether your child is stepping onto the diamond for the first time or looking to sharpen their game, this
... Read more
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The MVP Machine

How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players

by Ben Lindbergh, Travis Sawchik ...

Narrated by Josh Hurley ...

Unabridged

14 hours 50 min

Move over, Moneyball**—this** New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players.As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, eve... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Move over, Moneyball**—this** New York Times bestseller examines major league baseball's next cutting-edge revolution: the high-tech quest to build better players.As bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in The MVP Machine, the Moneyball era is over. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, eve...
... Read more
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101 Prozent Mentale Stärke im Jugendleistungssport

Wie Eltern ihre Kinder mental begleiten, ohne Druck aufzubauen und innere Stärke fürs Leben fördern.

by Jens Lammert ...

Narrated by Jens Lammert, David AI ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit in die echte Welt junger Athleten. Kein Glamour, kein Filter, sondern der rohe Blick auf Druck, Zweifel, Konkurrenz und den unbändigen Wunsch, besser zu werden. 101 Prozent ist kein Lehrbuch, es ist ein Wegweiser. Ein Begleiter für alle, die mitten im Sturm stehen und sich nach Klarheit sehnen. Du hörst hier nicht die üblichen Floskeln aus dem Sportalltag. Du tauchst ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dieses Hörbuch nimmt dich mit in die echte Welt junger Athleten. Kein Glamour, kein Filter, sondern der rohe Blick auf Druck, Zweifel, Konkurrenz und den unbändigen Wunsch, besser zu werden. 101 Prozent ist kein Lehrbuch, es ist ein Wegweiser. Ein Begleiter für alle, die mitten im Sturm stehen und sich nach Klarheit sehnen. Du hörst hier nicht die üblichen Floskeln aus dem Sportalltag. Du tauchst
... Read more
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Sixty Feet, Six Inches

A Hall of Fame Pitcher & A Hall of Fame Hitter Talk about How the Game Is Played

by Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Lonnie Wheeler ...

Narrated by Mirron Willis, Dominic Hoffman ...

Abridged

6 hours 2 min

**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it ... Read more

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**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it
... Read more
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Sixty Feet, Six Inches

A Hall of Fame Pitcher & A Hall of Fame Hitter Talk about How the Game Is Played

by Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Lonnie Wheeler ...

Narrated by Mirron Willis, Dominic Hoffman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 25 min

**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**Reggie Jackson and Bob Gibson offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to understand America's pastime from their unique insider perspective.**Legendary. Insightful. Uncompromising. Candid. Uncensored. Mr. October and Hoot Gibson unfortunately never faced each other on the field. But now, in Sixty Feet, Six Inches, these two legends open up in fascinating detail about the game they love and how it
... Read more
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Less Than A Minute To Go: The Secret to World-Class Performance in Sport, Business and Everyday Life

by Dr. Bill Thierfelder ...

Narrated by Dr. Bill Thierfelder ...

Unabridged

6 hours 40 min

My friend Bill Thierfelder, a great leader and motivator, puts the words and descriptions to what we leaders try to do every day to challenge ourselves and our teams to be at our best, all the time. —Coach Mike Krzyzewski, from the ForewordDr. Bill Thierfelder knows what it takes to win. As a student at the University of Maryland, he dominated the high jump, winning fame as an All-American and ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

My friend Bill Thierfelder, a great leader and motivator, puts the words and descriptions to what we leaders try to do every day to challenge ourselves and our teams to be at our best, all the time. —Coach Mike Krzyzewski, from the ForewordDr. Bill Thierfelder knows what it takes to win. As a student at the University of Maryland, he dominated the high jump, winning fame as an All-American and
... Read more
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Round it! - Data-Driven Baseball5 Baserunning

A deep dive into the data behind baserunning in Baseball5

by Philip Spielmann ...

Narrated by AI Voice ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Stop guessing. Start scoring. In the high-speed world of Baseball5, where games are decided in seconds, do you trust your "gut feeling" or the data?Round it! - Data-Driven Baseball5 Baserunning is the definitive guide for coaches, players, and analysts looking to transform their approach to the basepaths. Written by Philip Spielmann, Head Coach of the ... Read more

$4.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.Stop guessing. Start scoring. In the high-speed world of Baseball5, where games are decided in seconds, do you trust your "gut feeling" or the data?Round it! - Data-Driven Baseball5 Baserunning is the definitive guide for coaches, players, and analysts looking to transform their approach to the basepaths. Written by Philip Spielmann, Head Coach of the
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