baseball for children

Nearly two dozen professional baseball players, including Chris Iannetta, Akinori Iwamura, and Jason Bay, provide insights into how they prepare for and play the game.

Offers tips on hitting, pitching, fielding, running, and other aspects of baseball for Little League-level and other beginning players; and includes information on score-keeping, equipment selection and maintenance, and coaching.

Profiles twelve boys, ages eleven to thirteen, who play baseball, revealing their likes and dislikes, favorite plays, and individual views of the game.

Presents advice on how to play baseball like the pros from twenty big league stars such as Bobby Doerr, Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford, and others, and includes stories from their childhood and career, tips on making difficult plays, and player superstitions.

Nearly two dozen professional baseball players, such as Pedro Martinez and Derek Jeter, provide insights into how they prepare for and play the game.

Offers children suggestions on how to get in shape to prepare for the baseball season, describing a simple workout plan and practice tips designed to help kids become faster, stronger, and smarter players.