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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers: The Classic Baseball Story about Confidence, Pressure, and the Thrill of Hitting It Out of the Park

by Matt Christopher

Baseball success, with a question behind it

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Baseball success, with a question behind it

Sylvester’s love of baseball is matched by his worry that he will never be good enough to play for the Hooper Redbirds. A meeting with the mysterious Mr. Baruth changes his fortunes: he becomes a hitter known for home runs, and that sudden success brings questions about teamwork and standing on his own. Baseball provides the frame for a story about confidence, perseverance, and what it means to succeed as part of a team.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in baseball and team sports
  • Ages 9–12 looking for a fiction story about confidence and perseverance

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BaseballConfidencePerseveranceTeamwork

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Book overview

The Kid Who Only Hit Homers has sold over one million copies and is now a film on Amazon Prime!

A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.


Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the bench. But then he meets the mysterious Mr. Baruth who promises to make Sylvester one of the best players ever. Suddenly, Sylvester goes from the worst player on the team to the kid who can only hit homers.
With his overnight success, however, come tough questions. Will Sylvester ever learn the true meaning of teamwork? And what will happen when he has to learn to stand on his own?
This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic and sure to win over a new generation of young sports fans.
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