{"product_id":"long-shot-9781439150238","title":"Long Shot","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling autobiography, baseball legend Mike Piazza takes readers into his exceptional and storied career--from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and career to show what it takes to make it to the major leagues and to stay on top. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePiazza was drafted in the sixty-second round of the 1988 MLB draft, a courtesy pick because of a family connection to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda. No one expected Mike Piazza to play in the major leagues except Mike and his dad--not even the Dodgers. But with talent, determination, and a formidable work ethic, long shot Piazza learned the demanding position of catcher and not only made it to the majors, he became one of the great players in the history of the game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith resolute honesty Piazza addresses the issues that swirled about him during his career: the rumor that he was gay, the infamous bat-throwing incident with Roger Clemens, and the accusations of steroid use that plagued nearly every power hitter of his era. But above all, \u003ci\u003eLong Shot\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a superstar who rose to the top through his talent and his deep drive to succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439150238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.80w x 1.00d","brand":"Mike Piazza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925012549813,"sku":"9781439150238","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_58b2f090-871e-463b-b90e-aca71a7909da.jpg?v=1687843614","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/long-shot-9781439150238","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}