Offers a collection of stories and poems for middle readers that capture the joy, drama, and excitement of playing America's favorite pastime.

Jerry Spinelli --Frank Portman -- Sue Corbett -- Paul Acampora -- Ron Koertge -- David Rice -- Maria Testa -- John H. Ritter -- Charles R. Smith, Jr. -- Joseph Bruchac. The great Gus Zernial and me / Mark Pang and the impossible square / Fall ball / Great moments in baseball / Riding the pine: a play / Tomboy forgiveness / Smile like Jeter / Baseball crazy / Just like grampy / Ball hawk /