Who Got Game?: Baseball Amazing but True Stories!

Who Got Game?: Baseball Amazing but True Stories! is a captivating nonfiction chapter book that brings to light the lesser-known but incredibly impactful figures and events in baseball history. It introduces young readers to pioneers like John 'Bud' Fowler and the Walker brothers, who broke racial barriers, and celebrates the remarkable feat of Jackie Mitchell, a teenage girl who famously struck out legendary batters. The book also shares fascinating records and global baseball insights, such as the career of Japanese superstar Sadaharu Oh. Ideal for ages 4-11, it's a perfect read for sports enthusiasts and those interested in history, offering inspiring tales of perseverance, fairness, and breaking boundaries.

Celebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John “Bud” Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson. Discover unforgettable moments, like the time a 17-year old girl named Jackie Mtchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Marvel at records. Did you know that Japanese superstar Sadaharu Oh has a whopping 113 more career homers than Hank Aaron? And that’s just for starters! This lively illustrated collection of shiny nuggets of baseball lore will transform you into a superfan who knows the game better than anyone else. Someone who’s got game.