Mudball

Written and illustrated by Matt Tavares

A tiny baseball player faces a stormy twist that could make him a hero.

4.0 Goodreads · 187 ratings

32 pages· 889 words· Est. 10 min read· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1903, Andy Oyler, the shortest player in the league, struggles to make a hit for the Minneapolis Millers. But when a storm unexpectedly alters the game, Andy's fortunes shift dramatically. Can this underdog rise to become the unlikely hero of the day? Discover how a twist of fate can change everything in this true baseball legend.

From the publisher

“With its winning combination of satisfying story and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should make a splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike.” –The Horn Book Andy Oyler is the shortest player on the Minneapolis Millers baseball team, not to mention in the whole league. And no matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to get a hit. But one fateful spring day in 1903, a sudden change in the weather leads to a change in Andy Oyler’s luck, and Andy discovers that the shortest player can become the game’s biggest hero. Matt Tavares brings a legend to life – and offers a bibliography and author’s note about this all-American true story.

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