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Dreams of The Sandlot: A Story of Mentors, Family and Baseball - Paperback
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by Walter A. Beede (Author)
Before travel-ball rankings and radar guns, there was the sandlot.
Dreams of the Sandlot is a heartfelt baseball memoir about a last-pick kid, one stubborn summer, and one grieving mentor who changed everything on a dusty field most people drove past without noticing.
This isn't a highlight reel. Effort is a choice; you earn respect, and treating people well is more important than the numbers in a box score.
Inside you'll find:
- A coming-of-age baseball story rooted in small-town summers and simple games
- Real-life lessons for young players who feel a step behind
- A powerful message for parents and coaches on helping without pushing too hard
- A clear-eyed look at travel-ball pressure-and what kids actually remember
Perfect for youth baseball families, coaches, former players, and anyone who misses the joy of catch in the backyard and the freedom of the sandlot.
Go back to the beginning-to Willow Creek, the dusty field, and the knock on the screen door that started it all.
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