Centerfield Ballhawk
Young Jose Mendez is a terrific centerfielder but a weak hitter. When his father calls him a "born outfielder", Jose realizes he is a hit with his father.
About the Author
Matt Christopher
Baseball
The Science of Baseball
America's Story: Baseball
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Batter's Up Baseball- Play online!
Kid's Dugout
Baseball- PBS
Baseball Math- Play online!
Activities
Hangman Game
Take a Quiz on the Story
Jumbled Word Game
Rags to Riches Game
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Vocabulary
outfielder: a baseball player whose position is in the outfield
concentrate: to pay close attention
depend: to rely
ballhawk: a baseball player who always seems to get to the ball and catch it
vanish: to go suddenly out of sight, disappear
fault: responsibility for a mistake; blame
About the Author
Matt Christopher
Baseball
The Science of Baseball
America's Story: Baseball
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Batter's Up Baseball- Play online!
Kid's Dugout
Baseball- PBS
Baseball Math- Play online!
Activities
Hangman Game
Take a Quiz on the Story
Jumbled Word Game
Rags to Riches Game
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Vocabulary
outfielder: a baseball player whose position is in the outfield
concentrate: to pay close attention
depend: to rely
ballhawk: a baseball player who always seems to get to the ball and catch it
vanish: to go suddenly out of sight, disappear
fault: responsibility for a mistake; blame