Long before he hit hundreds of home runs and became a Most Valuable Player, Alex was just a regular kid who loved baseball more than anything else in the entire world. But loving the game does not mean you never make mistakes.
Alex knows exactly what it feels like to swing wildly at a bad pitch or watch the ball bounce right between his legs during an important game. When the pressure is on for the big playoffs, he starts to get nervous. Instead of giving up, Alex decides to wake up at the crack of dawn to practice his hitting and fielding before school every single day.
Written by a real baseball superstar about his own childhood, this inspiring story shows that even the greatest players have to work hard to overcome their mistakes. Discover the true spirit of teamwork, determination, and the absolute joy of playing the game you love.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
