Young Baseball

Baseball’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a baseball book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing the stories of some of the most famous baseball players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young baseball fan as they learn about both ...

This book is the perfect listen for any young baseball fan. It’s an all-encompassing guide that covers everything from the history of the game, stories of the greatest players and games, tips and technique for actually playing baseball, and everything in between.

“Baseball wasn’t born in a boardroom or a rulebook. It rose up from soil and sweat, from prison camps and parade grounds, from jazz clubs and churchyards. It’s not just a sport—it’s a language, a memory, a mirror.” The History of Baseball: Between the Lines and Beyond the Fences is a sweeping, poetic, and emotionally powerful retelling of America's most beloved game—woven not just from box scores, but from the beating heart of history. This is not a list of stats. It’s a story of soldiers who played during cannon fire, prisoners who played for hope, and communities that ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of children play “Cal Ripken Baseball” in the largest division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Play Baseball the Ripken Way is the ultimate guide to playing the game, by one of the sport’s living legends.

The #1 Teen Sports Book for Building Confidence, Focus, and Mental Strength — Written by Young Athletes, for Young Athletes! If your teen athlete struggles with pressure, self-doubt, or game-day anxiety, this mental toughness for young athletes book will change how they compete — and how they see themselves. “A Young Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness” is not just another sports psychology lecture. It’s a collection of real stories from 12 teen athletes who turned fear into focus, and pressure into performance. 💪 Inside This Powerful Sports Book, Your Athlete Will Learn: ...

He calls the pitches. He calls his bluff. Veteran catcher Theo Morales has one job: make chaos look like strategy. New ace Jax Calder pitches like a lit match—electric, beautiful, and one mistake from burning it all down. When a blind item turns a routine road trip into a media circus, the franchise’s quiet captain and its loudest star are forced into a truce built on game plans, double-taps, and an unspoken I’ve got you. Winning in October takes boring, repeatable excellence. Wanting each other is anything but. Between hot mics, tunnel confrontations, and a hotel mix-up with one king...

What does it really take to become a baseball legend? It is not just talent. It is discipline. Resilience. Courage under pressure. And the determination to keep showing up when quitting would be easier. Baseball Legends You Should Know introduces young readers to 28 of the most iconic players in baseball history, from trailblazers and record breakers to quiet leaders and modern superstars. Each story goes beyond statistics to reveal the character, mindset, and life lessons that shaped these athletes into legends. Designed for kids who love sports and parents who value strong role models, ...

Discover the secrets to sports motivation that have helped countless athletes dominate their sport. Learn from the best in the business, and find the mental toughness you need to take your game to the next level.

15 Of The Most Inspirational Stories From The Best Athletes In Sports History To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Inspiring Stories from the greatest sportsmen and women to ever step onto the field. Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life ...

Are you looking for the perfect book for the young sports fan in your life? Are you seeking an engaging book of stories that will have your child wanting to read more? Do you want to teach a young sports fan about all of the legends of the past so that they can appreciate what their forefathers have done for the sport? Do you need a gift for a kid who’s crazy about baseball, soccer, basketball, football, tennis, or another sport? Do you have a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew who plays sports or wants to learn more about them? This is the perfect book for any young sports fan. It’s a...

Champion Minds is your gateway to the hallowed secrets of athletic motivation that have catapulted countless sportspeople to the pinnacle of their games. Benefit from the wisdom of the best, and tap into the reservoir of mental fortitude you need to amplify your performance.

When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson's parents sold his childhood home a few years ago, he rediscovered a prized boyhood possession: his baseball card collection. Now was the time to cash in on the investments of his youth. But all the card shops had closed, and cards were selling for next to nothing online. What had happened?

Do you struggle with self-doubt, pressure, or inconsistency on the field? Tired of letting fear and nerves hold you back from playing your best? This book is your game-changer. Get ready to train your mind like an elite athlete and develop the confidence, focus, and mental toughness needed to dominate the game. Players Have Reported The Following Side Effects: A New Sense of Confidence (walk onto the field knowing you’ve got this!) Automatic Positive Self-Talk (goodbye, negative thoughts!)

Get ready to swing for the fences with PLAY BALL! - a must-listen for young athletes ready to level up their baseball experience. This invaluable guide by renowned baseball coach, Johnny Powers, is crafted to arm your 8-12-year-olds with the vital mental strategies essential for mastering the game of baseball. Are your young players ready to transition from simply playing the game to truly understanding and conquering it? 'PLAY BALL' brings professional-level sport psychology techniques to the fore, presenting them in a language that young minds can easily grasp and apply.

The companion to Ken Burns’s magnificent PBS television series—updated and expanded to coincide with the broadcast of a new, two-part Tenth Inning directed with Lynn Novick. The authors of the acclaimed and bestselling The Civil War, Jazz, and The War turn to another uniquely American...

One wedding. No funeral. One unqualified catastrophe. ""Dominic"" was the little white lie thirty-and-still-unwed Sophy Metcalfe told to soothe her nagging mother. But now her perfect sister Belinda is tying the knot and Sophy's going to have to produce the charming, successful ideal boyfriend...

Hi! My name is Lucas Anderson, and moving to Pinewood was a big change for me—not the good kind either. Everything seemed to be going wrong…until I discovered baseball. The game brought new challenges, but I wasn’t alone. Dad, a former Navy SEAL, taught me to be brave and keep trying no matter what. And Mom (a genius) was always there, teaching me tricks to level up.

"Mommy, I used to be a tall baseball player." "Yes, you will be a tall baseball player someday." With a look of exasperation, he stomped his foot and hollered."No! I was a tall baseball player-tall like Daddy!" What was my son trying to say to me? Did he mean . . . he couldn't mean . . . was...

If you like faith-based stories that offer insight and perspective on life's most challenging trials, then this novella is for you. A.J. Maxwell lives a quiet life in Michigan with his parents. In other words, he is a typical high school senior living a typical teen’s life. Suddenly, A.J.'s life is flipped upside down. Just like Job in the Bible's Old Testament, A.J. is faced with life's harshest battles -- physically, emotionally and spiritually. A.J.'s faith is put to the test through his struggles. How will adversity change him? And how will it impact his relationship with God? Chris's...