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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."A convincing, and faith-restoring, case that genuine, unadulterated miracles can happen in baseball."―Washington PostAs bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in the New York Times–bestselling The MVP Machine, the ... ... 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."A convincing, and faith-restoring, case that genuine, unadulterated miracles can happen in baseball."―Washington PostAs bestselling authors Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik reveal in the New York Times–bestselling The MVP Machine, the ...
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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

$18.99 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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How To Master The Mental Side of Pitching

by Ernest Solivan ...

Narrated by Frank Block ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pitchers will spend hours working on mechanics for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for their starts? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make on the mound best supports their team in winning the game? How To Master The Mental Side Of Pitching is a book specifically written for the mental side of pitching. From amateur pitchers to professional, this
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Skipper

Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will

by Scott Miller ...

Narrated by Bob Souer ...

Unabridged

12 hours 1 min

From the award-winning baseball writer and coauthor of Ninety Percent Mental, an unprecedented look at the job of Major League Baseball managers—showing how they shape the game, and how the ever-changing game shapes them.Skipper takes on an ambitious Moneyball-esque premise: a deep dive into the ongoing struggle for control that often takes place behind the scenes between Major League Baseball ... Read more

$31.99 USD

From the award-winning baseball writer and coauthor of Ninety Percent Mental, an unprecedented look at the job of Major League Baseball managers—showing how they shape the game, and how the ever-changing game shapes them.Skipper takes on an ambitious Moneyball-esque premise: a deep dive into the ongoing struggle for control that often takes place behind the scenes between Major League Baseball
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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

$15.00 USD

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
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Baseball: Baseball Strategies: The Top 100 Best Ways To Improve Your Baseball Game

by Ace McCloud ...

Narrated by Joshua Mackey ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Are you tired of striking out, getting weak hits or failing to make that crucial play on the field?Whether you want to (1) hit better, (2) play your position like a pro, or (3) master the game, this book will get you there.Do your teammates grumble when it's your turn to bat?Discover the three things that you can do to shore up your weak areas, boost your strengths, and equip yourself to play at ... Read more

$6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you tired of striking out, getting weak hits or failing to make that crucial play on the field?Whether you want to (1) hit better, (2) play your position like a pro, or (3) master the game, this book will get you there.Do your teammates grumble when it's your turn to bat?Discover the three things that you can do to shore up your weak areas, boost your strengths, and equip yourself to play at
... Read more
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Låt ditt barn vinna

by Magnus Hedman ...

Narrated by Magnus Hedman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Passa bollen!! Upp i planen där bak gör du ingen nytta!! Alla föräldrar med barn som idrottar känner nog igen den typen av repliker från publiken. Många, alltför många, försöker coacha sina barn från sidan, vilket ofta ger en helt motsatt effekt. Det leder ofta istället till att barnets utveckling stannar av och deras välmående minskar. Föräldrars engagemang och förhållningssätt till sina barns ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Passa bollen!! Upp i planen där bak gör du ingen nytta!! Alla föräldrar med barn som idrottar känner nog igen den typen av repliker från publiken. Många, alltför många, försöker coacha sina barn från sidan, vilket ofta ger en helt motsatt effekt. Det leder ofta istället till att barnets utveckling stannar av och deras välmående minskar. Föräldrars engagemang och förhållningssätt till sina barns
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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
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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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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
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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

$19.99 USD

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 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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Astroball

The New Way to Win It All

by Ben Reiter ...

Narrated by Ben Reiter ...

Unabridged

7 hours 51 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019“Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street JournalAstroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball ... Read more

$17.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019“Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street JournalAstroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball
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The Last Manager

How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball

by John W. Miller ...

Narrated by Johnny Heller ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025WINNER OF THE CASEY AWARD FOR BEST BASEBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR“Baseball books don’t get any better than this...Earl Weaver has at last been given his due.” —George F. Will**“Vivid...Most sports books are pop flies to the infield. Miller’s is a screaming triple into the left field corner.” —Dwight Garner... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025WINNER OF THE CASEY AWARD FOR BEST BASEBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR“Baseball books don’t get any better than this...Earl Weaver has at last been given his due.” —George F. Will**“Vivid...Most sports books are pop flies to the infield. Miller’s is a screaming triple into the left field corner.” —Dwight Garner...
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Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide Baseball’s Greatest Moments & Strategies

by Alex Jones ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series series SPORTS FAN BOOKS SOCCER, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, HOCKEY, TENNIS, CRICKET, GOLF, ETC.
Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you find yourself lost in the lingo of line drives and longing for the lowdown on lockouts? Wondering why a 'sacrifice fly' isn't just an insect on the field?Absolutely, you can become a baseball buff!"Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide to Baseball's Greatest Moments & Strategies" is the grand slam of guides for the burgeoning baseball enthusiast. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do you find yourself lost in the lingo of line drives and longing for the lowdown on lockouts? Wondering why a 'sacrifice fly' isn't just an insect on the field?Absolutely, you can become a baseball buff!"Home Run Heroes: The Ultimate Guide to Baseball's Greatest Moments & Strategies" is the grand slam of guides for the burgeoning baseball enthusiast.
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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

$15.99 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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The Big Chair

The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager

by Ned Colletti, Joseph A. Reaves ...

Narrated by Ned Colletti ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

**“An important contribution to 21st-century baseball literature. . . Mr. Colletti’s book might be even more groundbreaking [than Moneyball] in some ways: It’s a nearly unprecedented opportunity to see what running a baseball franchise looks like through the eyeballs of an actual general manager. . . [Colletti] has a gift for entertaining storytelling. . . These are stories modern general managers ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**“An important contribution to 21st-century baseball literature. . . Mr. Colletti’s book might be even more groundbreaking [than Moneyball] in some ways: It’s a nearly unprecedented opportunity to see what running a baseball franchise looks like through the eyeballs of an actual general manager. . . [Colletti] has a gift for entertaining storytelling. . . These are stories modern general managers
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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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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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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

$19.99 USD

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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Damn Yankees

Twenty-Four Major League Writers on the World's Most Loved (and Hated) Team

by Rob Fleder ...

Narrated by George Guidall, Ron McLarty, Barbara Caruso, Scott Sowers ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

Everyone has an opinion about the Yankees. More than an opinion in most cases, but an opinion at the very least.—From the IntroductionLove them or hate them, the New York Yankees have been an American institution for nearly a century. With their rich history and colorful cast of characters, the Yankees never fail to inspire or provoke. In this exciting compendium, some of today's most acclaimed ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Everyone has an opinion about the Yankees. More than an opinion in most cases, but an opinion at the very least.—From the IntroductionLove them or hate them, the New York Yankees have been an American institution for nearly a century. With their rich history and colorful cast of characters, the Yankees never fail to inspire or provoke. In this exciting compendium, some of today's most acclaimed
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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

$15.81 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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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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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

$14.99 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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