Publisher's Synopsis
Batter Up!
"Remember, kid, there are heroes and there are legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, and you'll never go wrong."--Babe Ruth
Many lessons are learned by youth-and adults-on the baseball diamond. The diamond can be the crucible where a young person's character is formed. Honor the Diamond spotlights six character traits, then illuminates them with story and advice learned-and earned-on the field by umpire Brian Altenbach.
This inspiring, insightful book will help youth-and adults-develop courage, compassion, gratitude, humbleness, honesty, and faith-traits that will serve them well on the field and translate to the school, workplace, and home. Viewing these character facets through the lens of baseball will draw in baseball players and fans alike. Let's play ball!
