Casey at the Bat — Ernest L. Thayer

Casey at the Bat, by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, is likely the single most recognized writing on baseball. Originally published in the San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888, this timeless piece carries the same popularity over a hundred years later. The beloved Casey, Mudville's finest, displays a confident arrogance while learning an important lesson in humility. In his first published children's book project, illustrator Chris Bell brings new life to this historic tale of America's greatest pastime.