At the Plate with... Mark McGwire

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the On the Field With . . . series

A baseball legend shatters records, redefining the sport's spirit and legacy.

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128 pages· 20,508 words· Est. 3 hour read· 930L

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In 1998, Mark McGwire captivated the world by smashing the single-season home-run record, hitting seventy in a season. This biography delves into his journey from childhood dreams to professional triumphs, exploring the highs and lows of his career. As McGwire's bat swung for the fences, he not only set a new standard for future players but also reignited the joy and passion of baseball. Discover the story of a man who played for the love of the game, reminding us all of the true spirit of America's pastime. What drove him to such greatness?

From the publisher

At the start of the 1998 major league baseball season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire hit a home run. In the games that followed, he did it again. And again. And again. And again. By the end of the season, in late September, he had done the hardest thing in baseball an earth-shattering seventy times. He didn’t just break the decades-old single-season home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961-he shattered it. And by doing so, he not only set a new benchmark for players to strive for, but also reminded people that baseball is fun, a game to be enjoyed, with heroes who play for the love of the sport, not for the love of money. In this powerful biography of the most talked-about man in baseball, Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids, explores the slugger’s childhood days on the diamond as well as the ups and downs of his college and professional career. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please see the last pages of this book.

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