Get the inside track about some of today"s best-loved sports and the athletes that make them great with the Sports Heroes series of books! Kids ages 8 to 12 will enjoy learning interesting facts and trivia about their favorite sports in these fast-paced, exciting, and easy-to-read books, featuring the thrilling stories of Christian athletes in the world of sports. In Sports Heroes: Baseball, you"ll meet some Christian athletes from one of our nation"s favorite summer sports---baseball. See how baseball players like John Smoltz (Braves), John Olerud (Mariners), and Andy Pettitte (Yankees) keep their faith at the center of their lives. Plus, learn some tidbits of information about other former ball players like Orel Hershiser and Dave Dravecky.