The 33-Year-Old Rookie
“Anyone who has played in the minors can respect what Chris went through to reach his goal of playing in the big leagues. He endured eleven minor-league seasons and should be applauded for never giving up. We have all fought through difficulties to achieve our dreams, and Chris’ story speaks volumes about determination, drive, and perseverance.”
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Chris Coste dreamed of playing major-league baseball from the age of seven. But after eleven grueling years in the minors, a spot on a major-leage roster still seemed just out of reach - until that fatefull call came from the Philadelphia Phillies in May 2006. At age thirty-three ("going on eighty"), Coste was finally heading to the big time. The 33-Year-Old Rookie is like a real-life Rocky, an unforgettable and inspirational story of one man's unwavering pursuit of a lifelong goal. Beginning in a single-parent home in Fargo, North Dakota, and ending behind home plate on the flawless diamond of the Phillies' Citizens Bank Park - where fans and teammates call him "Chris Clutch" because of his knack for getting timely hits - this intimate account of Coste's baseball odyssey is a powerful story of determination, perseverance, and passion.
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