Author/illustrator Richard Torrey explains what it means to “play ball!” from the uniform to warming up, from field positions to ice cream after a “good game.”

New-to-the-game players will love this detailed, child’s-eye look at the diamond and what goes on both on and off the field.

Praise for A Baseball Story…

“This is the perfect book to share with children who are just starting to play baseball on a team.”
School Library Journal


“This is a perfect story for kids wondering about what takes place in baseball or desiring to play the game.”
Meridian Magazine


“An innocent, sweet and charming introduction to the national pastime.”
Kirkus Reviews