Book Series · 9 Books

Peach Street Mudders Books

In order from The Hit-Away Kid to The Catcher's Mask. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

The Hit-Away Kid
The Spy on Third Base
Centerfield Ballhawk
Man Out at First
Zero's Slider
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Hit-Away Kid
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

The Hit-Away Kid

By Matt Christopher

A young batter faces a moral dilemma when a rival pitcher challenges his ethics.

60 pages· 6,385 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Barry McGee, the Peach Street Mudders' star batter, loves winning, even if it means bending the rules. But when rival pitcher Alec Frost steals from his family and challenges him to hit two home runs to win it back, Barry must decide: play fair or risk everything? As the game approaches, Barry grapples with his desire for victory and the true meaning of sportsmanship. Will he choose integrity over pride, or will his ambition lead him astray? The stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain in this gripping tale of ethics and competition.
The complete set

Peach Street Mudders Series

9 books · Published 1988–1998

The Hit-Away Kid
Series
Sale price
$858

The Hit-Away Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1988

A young batter faces a moral dilemma when a rival pitcher challenges his ethics.

The Spy on Third Base
Series
Sale price
$499

The Spy on Third Base

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A baseball player faces threats over his uncanny predictive abilities.

Centerfield Ballhawk
Series
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$899

Centerfield Ballhawk

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

Can Jose overcome his batting struggles to match his father's legacy?

Man Out at First
Series
Sale price
$395

Man Out at First

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

A baseball player must regain his confidence or lose his spot forever.

Zero's Slider
Series
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$395

Zero's Slider

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1994

Zero's injured thumb unlocks a game-changing pitch. Can he keep it and save the team?

Shadow Over Second
Series
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$450

Shadow Over Second

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

A baseball star battles superstition and sabotage to break a record.

Stranger in Right Field
Series
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$450

Stranger in Right Field

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

Alfie must decide whether to help a rival who might take his spot on the team.

All-Star Fever
Series
Sale price
$899

All-Star Fever

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A young athlete's guilt jeopardizes his all-star dreams.

The Catcher's Mask
Series
Sale price
$1700

The Catcher's Mask

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A struggling catcher finds a mysterious mask that transforms his game.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Peach Street Mudders series?

There are 9 books in the Peach Street Mudders series. It began with The Hit-Away Kid in 1988, and the newest book, The Catcher's Mask, was published in 1998.

What ages are the Peach Street Mudders books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Peach Street Mudders to life.

01

Matt Christopher

Author
02

Matthew F Christopher

Author
03

Ellen Beier

Illustrator
04

Molly Delaney

Illustrator
05

Anna Dewdney

Illustrator
06

Bert Dodson

Illustrator

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