Jim Abbott has battled the odds his entire life. Despite being born with only one hand, he was the 15th player to ever make a professional debut in the Major Leagues. In his first 1989 season as a professional he won more games as a rookie than any previous player without Major League experience. Abbott attended University of Michigan on... read full bio

Jim Bouton was an all-star pitcher and World Series hero with the NY Yankees, a TV sportscaster, an actor, and author of Ball Four-the funny, controversial, all-time bestseller. During his baseball comeback with the Atlanta Braves, Bouton helped create Big League Chew, shredded bubble gum in a pouch. Today, Jim owns a product development company and contributes articles to magazines... read full bio

Jim Morris's Cinderella story serves as testimony for the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim's meteoric rise from 35 year old high school teacher to flame throwing major league pitcher in 3 months made cinematic history with the release of "The Rookie" starring Dennis Quaid. Jim draws lessons from his own life experience... read full bio

In 1990, Jim Palmer was accorded baseball's highest honor by his election into the Baseball Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility. His 21-year career as a pitcher is remarkable since he played only for the Baltimore Orioles and earned many club records, including most wins, completed games, strikeouts, walks and shutouts. In 1966, Jim Palmer became the youngest... read full bio

Morgan was named Rookie of the Year in 1965, his first full season with the Houston Astros. During each of his eight seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (1972 - 79) he made the All-Star team as second baseman. He was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1975 and 1976, when he led the Reds to consecutive World... read full bio

John Kruk is a former Major League Baseball player and current baseball analyst for ESPN. Kruk began his professional career with the San Diego Padres, making his debut in 1986. He was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1989 season, and blossomed into an All-Star as the team used him primarily at first base. Kruk signed with the Chicago... read full bio

Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and the National League's Most Valuable Player in the 1970 and 1972 seasons, was a key member of the The Big Red Machine", the powerful Reds teams of the 1970's, which won six division titles and World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Johnny Bench won the 1968 National League Rookie of the Year... read full bio

Jorge Posada is a Major League Baseball catcher who plays for the New York Yankees. He is a switch hitter, and has been on five All-Star teams over his 15-year career. He is the only Major League catcher to ever have hit .330 or better with 40 doubles, 20 home runs, and 90 RBIs in a single season. Posada and... read full bio

José Canseco, nicknamed The Chemist", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter and current designated hitter and bench coach for the Laredo Broncos of the United Baseball League. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player Ozzie Canseco. After retiring from Major League Baseball, he also competed in boxing and mixed martial arts."... read full bio

Josh Beckett is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He established the Josh Beckett Foundation in 2007 to support community based programs that strive to improve the health and well-being of children, especially children that are seriously ill, disabled, poor or otherwise disadvantaged.... read full bio