Young Baseball

The course of true love never did run smooth Baseball rookie Brett Hoak is spending the off-season teaching kids to ice skate. The knockout big sis of one of his pupils is a bonus. Leeanne Corey was sure teaching was her best career path. Now, she's having second thoughts. When Brett shares a secret and needs Leeanne's help, she can't refuse. But losing her heart to a jock again isn't in her plans.

"The Baseball Diet Book is an endearing collection of stories describing the struggles of uncommon moments, both humorous and serious, and brings us closer to the reality of baseball’s goodness, hope, and destiny in our lives. Patrick Ryan is a quintessential baseball storyteller."— James Van Amber, author of Regina’s Record

It’s the oldest story under the sun. Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Boy does anything he can to impress girl. The problem is, the girl the boy has liked since first grade may want other things, such as to date other boys. With that in the back of the boy’s mind, he has other things to worry about. He’s landed a role in a movie that is about to change everything. The boy must learn to handle the attention it brings and try to live a normal life. He still has important stuff to do, like play baseball for his high school team. Sophomore Year – Spring is sexy romantic comedy with just ...

We've all had times we wanted to give up. To throw in the towel. To make a break and get away from everything. The exact breaking point and how we handled it is different for all of us. For Jordan Lewis, a rebellious teen struggling with his parents' impending divorce and a breakup of his own, that point comes when he gets suspended from school and dumped on his irascible grandfather, Charlie Kalb. For Charlie, a wily widower who hasn't had anything to look forward to in years except attending the final game at Yankee Stadium, it comes when his driving buddy suffers a stroke, his trip to ...

Aiden Emerson is an all-star pitcher and the all-around golden boy of Riverton. Or at least he was, before he quit the team the last day of junior year without any explanation. How could he tell people he's losing his vision at 17? Straitlaced Olivia thought she had life all figured out. But when her dream internship falls apart, her estranged mother comes back into her life, and her longtime boyfriend ghosts her right before summer break, she's starting to think fate has a weird sense of humor.

This entertaining history blends anecdote, incident, and analysis as it chronicles the story of our national pastime. Alexander covers the advent of the first professional baseball leagues, the game’s surge in the early 20th century, the Golden 20s and the Gray 30s, the breaking of the color line in the late 40s, and the game’s expansion to its current status as a premier team sport. He describes changing playing styles and outstanding teams and personalities, but also demonstrates the many connections to society.

Step onto the field of dreams with The Most Inspiring Baseball Stories for Kids. Inside this audiobook, you'll discover a treasure trove of 30 remarkable tales that will capture your heart. From when Babe Ruth's 714 was finally broken to the Black Sox scandal, these stories come in all shapes and sizes, just like the world of baseball.

H.T. Night, the #1 bestselling author of over 30 novels, illuminates the heart in ways that only he can, and reminds us all over again of the power of love and destiny... Thirty years ago, Joel Murphy was a minor league baseball player with not much to live for—that is, until the team bus breaks down in Delta, Colorado. There, Joel meets Christine in a diner and knows his world will never be the same. Unfortunately, the team bus gets fixed all too quickly. Later in the season, Joel can’t keep Christine out of his thoughts and returns to Delta... only to discover Christine has moved on ...

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.

Mariano Rivera never dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He didn't grow up collecting baseball cards, playing Little League, or cheering on his home team at the World Series. He had never heard of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, or Mickey Mantle. But one day, that all changed...

The finale of the award-winning series that has garnered over 5 million downloads. Senior year is coming to a close, and David and his friends plan to go out with a bang. Join the conclusion as our ‘stupid boy’ faces new challenges in a sexy romantic comedy with just enough sports and adventure mixed in to make it a must-read.

Listen to this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star Mookie Betts! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages.

Bryce Harper's unprecedented ascent to the major leagues, from a 17-year-old first overall draft pick to a headline-creating, 19-year-old rookie center fielder for the Washington Nationals, dropped him into the middle of the best season of D.C. baseball since the Great Depression. Washington Post sports reporters chronicled each moment on and off the field, from his first press conference in Washington, to watching him wash dishes after dinner at his parents' house, to his debut at Dodger Stadium.

Before there was Elli and Jagger, there was Elli and... Sixteen year old Elli Matthews is learning about guys with her boy crazy best friend Jenna by her side. A tragedy changes the teens of East Lake High, but not always for the better.

For Fans of Ana Huang and Elle Kennedy! He is so far out of her league, he might as well be in outer space . . . Tannis: Everyone's heartthrob. A tall, blond, handsome athlete. Golden boy. Star of the Mount Laguna College baseball team. And he needs a tutor to keep that position. He might look like a player, but he's not. And he's set his sights on the one person everyone least expects. Then again, he's always been the type to do what everyone least expects. This time, he's going to get what he wants, despite what every else thinks. Sabrina: Studious. Introverted. That last person anyone ...

Are you a parent, coach, or grandparent concerned about the stress, setbacks, and self-doubt that come with competitive sports? Do you want to help your athlete build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness, but aren't sure where to start? This book is your complete guide to nurturing a winning mindset in young athletes. Through real-life baseball stories and proven strategies, it empowers them to face challenges on and off the field with strength and determination.

Continuation of the wildly popular A Stupid Boy series. The A Better Man series books cover David's life in college. David is moving on to tackle college. His plan is to continue where he left off in high school. He would win a couple of national championships in football. Maybe win a college world series just for kicks. To appease his parents, he would get his degree … all while knee-deep in coeds. Then he would play both baseball and football professionally as he raked in endorsement deals. Welp. Find out how well that works out for him in the first book of a new series – Missed ...

Third book of the epic coming-of-age series: A Stupid Boy Story. David Dawson is at an all-time low … it wasn’t the way this kind of story was supposed to go. The girl he thought he was in love with dumped him. A church ski trip resulted in disaster when an avalanche trapped him in a cabin and everyone thought he was dead. His mom has had to go to California for experimental cancer treatment. Could things get worse? Will his family and friends rally around him? Will his love for baseball be his salvation? Join David and his friends as they discover the joys of life while they are at ...

Continuation of the award-winning series that has garnered over 5 million downloads. David Dawson is coming back home to the last semester of high school. The love of his life has moved away and told him that they are through. While he absorbs that, the NCAA is still a problem. But the good news is that baseball season is about to start. Join his story where our ‘stupid boy’ faces new challenges in a sexy romantic comedy with just enough sports and adventure mixed in to make it a must-read.

How does an undrafted free agent and two-sport college walk-on end up in a Chicago White Sox uniform? With a college football career derailed by mononucleosis and a college baseball career shattered by rotator cuff surgery, Brian Kent's narrative will motivate any athlete. Follow the journey from high school to college(s); from the dojo to the independent leagues; and from personal training to a White Sox contract.