Long Shot Audiobook (Free)

In this NY Occasions bestselling autobiography, baseball tale Mike Piazza takes visitors into his exceptional and storied career-from the rumors and controversies to his proudest achievements.

With this remarkably candid autobiography, superstar Mike Piazza takes readers inside his life and job to show what must be done to get to the major leagues and to stick to top.

Piazza was drafted in the sixty-second circular of the 1988 MLB draft, a courtesy find because of a family link with Los about Long Shot Angeles Dodgers supervisor Tommy Lasorda. Nobody 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, lengthy shot Piazza discovered the demanding position of catcher and not just made it to the majors, he became among the great players in the annals of the game.

With resolute honesty Piazza addresses the problems 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 most importantly, Long Shot may be the story of the superstar who rose to the top through his talent and his deep drive to achieve success.