Teammate
My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages
$38.29
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2018
Summary
Of the many storylines to the Chicago Cubs’ incredible 2016 season was the late-career renaissance of David Ross, the 39-year-old journeyman player affectionately known to his Cubs teammates as “Grandpa Rossy.” Ross became the unlikely heart and soul of the championship team, who finally broke the near 100-year Cubs curse. At the end of the Cubs’ victorious Game 7—in which Ross entered the game in the 5th inning and proceeded to hit a crucial home run, becoming the oldest player to homer in W…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316559454 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316559458 |
| Author: | David Ross, Don Yaeger, Theo Epstein |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Hachette Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2018 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 200mm x 136mm |
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Critics Review
“After sitting and having lunch with Rossy for over an hour at the ESPN studios in fall 2014, I knew he was exactly what the Cubs needed to help bring a championship to Chicago. His knowledge of hitting, pitching and the game overall was amazing. Couple that with his obvious leadership abilities, and I knew we had to have him. Well, I guess I was right! The past two years with Rossy have been the best of my career. He truly is the best teammate I have ever had!”–Anthony Rizzo, first baseman, Chicago Cubs“Ross … has plenty of terrific stories to tell from a long career in the big leagues…. Ross shares his perspective on what it takes to be a good teammate and how that role accounted for both his longevity in the sport and his impact on the Cubs in 2016. He also weighs in with some compelling inside stories and observations about Maddon, Jon Lester, Jason Heyward, and others from last year’s winners.”–Chicago Tribune“There aren’t many backup catchers in baseball history writing books…. Compelling…. Fascinating inside stories about the 2016 Cubs, told from the perspective of someone who was right in the middle of them… A good read and worth your time.”–Al Yellon, Bleed Cubbie Blue“With his character and commitment, Rossy helped take the team and me to great places. I am confident he will do the same for you as you read about his journey on these pages. You will find lessons for sports and for life, including one he helped teach me long ago: never underestimate the power of a great teammate.”–Theo Epstein, Cubspresident of baseball operations (from his Foreword)
About The Author
David Ross
David Ross (Author)
David Ross is a retired Major League Baseball catcher, who won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and the Chicago Cubs in 2016. In his fifteen-year career, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Chicago Cubs.
Don Yaeger (Author)
Don Yaeger is an award-winning speaker, business leadership coach, a nine-time New York Times bestselling author, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated.
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