In "The Batboy" by Mike Lupica, a young boy named 16-year-old Brian is given the opportunity of a lifetime when he secures a summer job as a batboy for a major league baseball team. As he navigates the exhilarating world of professional baseball, he faces challenges both on and off the field. Brian grapples with the pressures of living up to his father's expectations while also forming friendships with the players. Through his experiences, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, loyalty, and the true meaning of success, ultimately discovering his own path and passion for the game. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 246 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Turtleback Books .

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks. com.