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Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the parkits a physically and mentally demanding job. When youre on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher. And the work continues beyond game time you need to practice, work out, and scout your competition. Aches and pains are a given. And on top of everything else, you must perform amidst constant travel, media attention, and high expectations. Baseball has been Americas pastime for more than a century. And for those who uphold the tradition in the major leagues today, theres nothing else like it. This book, which was reviewed by 12-year Major League Baseball MLB veteran and World Series champion Gabe Kapler, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro baseball player.