Mudball

Well, it certainly isn't baseball season outside, but this book might get you thinking about it. Andy Oyler was the shortest player on the 1903 Minneapolis Millers baseball team. He was not known for his ability as a hitter. But in the game described in this book, Andy saved the day and the game by hitting the shortest homerun in baseball history. Written and illustrated by Matt Tavares, the pictures add much to the atmosphere of the story. Additional background is available in the author's note at the end. It's a fun read for baseball fans of all ages.