Mariano Rivera
โ Scribed by Jon M. Fishman
- Publisher
- Lerner Publishing Group|Lerner Publishing Group
- Year
- 2017
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 32
- Series
- Amazing Athletes
- Edition
- โซ Read-Along ebook. โซ
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Audiseeยฎ eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making him the top closer in history. When the game ended, Mariano's fans stayed to cheer his career accomplishments. Follow Mariano's inspiring story from Puerto Caimito, Panama, to the mound at Yankee Stadium.
โฆ Subjects
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball
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After 19 seasons in the major leagues, all with a single teamโa feat few athletes in todayโs modern sport can matchโMariano Rivera closes out his career with the New York Yankees at the conclusion of the 2013 season. New Yorkโs much-loved closer retires as baseballโs all-time leader in saves, ERA, a
<p>Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing pitcher during an amateur baseball game, the Ya
Hes a Hall of Famer in every possible wayand Playing with Purpose: Mariano Rivera is an easy-to-read, color-illustrated biography of the baseballs all-time saves leader. Whats really cool is that when his storied career with the New York Yankees ends
Hes a Hall of Famer in every possible wayand Playing with Purpose: Mariano Rivera is an easy-to-read, color-illustrated biography of the baseballs all-time saves leader. Whats really cool is that when his storied career with the New York Yankees ends