{"product_id":"john-rocker-miriam-pelz-9798310684225","title":"John Rocker: From Baseball Stardom to Controversy-The Untold Story of Fame, Fallout, and Legacy\"","description":"John Rocker was one of baseball's most dominant and controversial figures. As the hard-throwing closer for the Atlanta Braves, he electrified crowds with his fierce competitiveness and overpowering fastball, becoming a key player during the team's 1999 postseason run. But his career took a dramatic turn when an infamous Sports Illustrated interview made him a national lightning rod for controversy, leading to public backlash, an MLB suspension, and an early exit from the game.\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes a deep dive into Rocker's rise to baseball stardom, his struggles with injuries and media scrutiny, and his post-baseball life, including his attempts at reputation management, reality television appearances, and outspoken political commentary. With reflections from former teammates, coaches, and critics, this is the definitive account of one of baseball's most polarizing figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miriam Pelz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798310684225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d","brand":"Miriam Pelz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867254771967,"sku":"9798310684225","price":14.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b6a05565-e6bf-4ab1-ae94-e6fad5efc7fd.jpg?v=1747454298","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/john-rocker-miriam-pelz-9798310684225","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}