Manny Ramirez (Latinos in Baseball)
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by Charlie Vascellero, Charlie Vascellaro
Book Description
A biography of the power-hitting outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic and New York City through his days in the minor leagues to his major league debut and beyond.
From the Publisher
Baseball might, in fact, be the great American sport, but its fans come from all over the world. American teams have benefitted through the years from Hispanic talent. Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic have all grown awesome baseball talent. Some Hispanic youth learned to play with a stick and a borrowed baseball. Some played in overgrown fields; some played in the street. Many others grew up in the United States able to participate in their communities' organized sports or on school teams. Wherever their humble beginnings, Latinos have contributed to the development and the enjoyment of baseball in the United States. It is only fitting that we pay tribute to our contemporary Latinos in baseball.
About the Author
Charlie Vascellaro is the Director of Public Relations for Maryland Baseball, LLC, which owns and operates the Baltimore Orioles minor-league affiliate Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys, and Delmarva Shorebirds. A freelance writer, Mr. Vascellaro's work has appeared in the Arizona Republic newspaper, the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks magazines, and other major-league team magazines. He has also worked for the Arizona State University, coordinating the Diamonds in the Desert International Baseball Conference. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland.
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