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    Baseball Talk: Grand Slam, Frozen Rope, and More Big-League Lingo
    Baseball Talk: Grand Slam, Frozen Rope, and More Big-League Lingo
    Baseball Talk: Grand Slam, Frozen Rope, and More Big-League Lingo
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    Baseball Talk: Grand Slam, Frozen Rope, and More Big-League Lingo

    By Martin Driscoll

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    Throw a frozen rope! Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America’s favorite pastime. Explore the origin of these words and phrases—from homers to beanballs—and discover how collegiate and big-league players use them on the baseball diamond. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, baseball fans will be cheering for more!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateAug 1, 2022
    ISBN9781666347029
    Baseball Talk: Grand Slam, Frozen Rope, and More Big-League Lingo

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