Giving Bronx Ballplayers a Reason to Keep Going

Last week, Ray Negron and I had the opportunity to visit the grounds of the Old Yankee Stadium and spend time with young ballplayers from the International Baseball League in the Bronx.

Each player received a free copy of our children’s book, Batboy’s Glory: Helping a Dream Come True. We are incredibly grateful for the impact the book has already made and for every opportunity we receive to share its message with the next generation.

We were also honored to be joined by Maria Cooper Janis, the daughter of legendary actor Gary Cooper. Her father famously portrayed Lou Gehrig in the classic film The Pride of the Yankees, making her presence on those historic grounds even more meaningful.

There is something special about knowing that a story you helped create could make a difference in someone’s life.

A young athlete may be on the verge of quitting. Another child may be facing pressure to go down the wrong path. In those moments, they might remember a story we shared, a lesson they learned or a book someone placed in their hands. That memory could remind them to keep going.

Sometimes, all it takes is one source of inspiration, one person who believes in you or one opportunity to keep you moving in the right direction.

These young athletes play on the grounds where the Old Yankee Stadium once stood. When you are there, you can genuinely feel the history and legacy of the legends who played on that field. It is a powerful place to teach children about perseverance, character and believing in their dreams.

Our mission is simple: to inspire the next generation and help get more kids off the streets and onto the field.

Part of the proceeds from every copy of Batboy’s Glory: Helping a Dream Come True benefits Little League players in the Bronx. By purchasing a book for yourself or a young person in your life, you are helping us continue that mission.

Click here to purchase your copy and help us place more books, bats and balls into the hands of young athletes.