Baseball Crazy — Nancy Mercado

How magical is the experience of attending your very first baseball game and hearing the crack of the bat resound throughout the stadium? What?s more terrifying than being out in left field praying the ball doesn?t come your way? Who better are the friends you make while playing out on that diamond? Here are ten fictional stories that celebrate all aspects of the game of baseball. Baseball Crazy is a diverse collection that will hit a home run with all fans of the sport, from the most loyal old-timers to the newest rookies. Batter up!
Stories by:
Paul Acampora
Joseph Bruchac
Sue Corbett
Ron Koertge
Frank Portman
David Rice
John H. Ritter
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Jerry Spinelli
Maria Testa