Foster Caddell

Hitting a baseball is easy, but making friends can be the hardest play of all. Skeeter is known as the absolute best batter in the entire league. When he steps up to the plate, everyone expects a massive hit. But once he steps off the batter's box, things get a lot more difficult. Out in the field, Skeeter is clumsy and struggles to catch even the simplest pop flies. Worse yet, he feels just as awkward when he tries to talk to his teammates and make new friends. He wants to be a complete player and a good friend, but he just cannot seem to figure out how to put all the pieces together. Will Skeeter learn that it takes more than just a powerful swing to be a true part of the team? Grab your glove for a classic sports story about overcoming your weaknesses and discovering the real meaning of teamwork.

For recently orphaned Tommy, football is much more than just his favorite sport. He believes it might be his only chance at finding a forever family. When Tommy is placed in a new foster home, he is thrilled to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, is the coach of the local Midget League football team. Desperate to belong and longing for a real family, Tommy hatches a plan. He decides that if he can become the absolute best player on the team and lead them to victory, Mr. Powell will be so impressed that he will want to adopt him permanently. Tommy pours his heart and soul into every practice, tackling every drill with fierce determination. But as the pressure mounts and the season progresses, Tommy begins to realize that earning a family's love might not be as simple as scoring touchdowns. This touching sports story explores the true meaning of family, acceptance, and what it really takes to belong.