Book Series · 21 Books

Ballpark Mysteries Books

In order from The Fenway Foul-Up to Willie's Clutch Catch.

The Fenway Foul-Up
The Pinstripe Ghost
The L.A. Dodger
The Astro Outlaw
The All-Star Joker
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Fenway Foul-Up
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

The Fenway Foul-Up

By David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers (Illustrator)

A baseball bat is stolen from a famous player and two kids try to solve the mystery.

112 pages· 9,681 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Cousins Mike and Kate are thrilled to be at Fenway Park, thanks to Kate's mom's connections. But excitement turns to mystery when the Red Sox's star hitter loses his lucky bat, stolen in plain sight. Without it, his performance falters, risking the team's success. Can Mike and Kate unravel the mystery and save the game before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling whodunnit set in the iconic Boston ballpark, where every clue counts and the stakes are high for the home team.
In reading order

Ballpark Mysteries Series

21 books · Published 2011–2024

#1
#1 in Series
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The Fenway Foul-Up

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A baseball bat is stolen from a famous player and two kids try to solve the mystery.

#2

The Pinstripe Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Is Babe Ruth's ghost haunting Yankee Stadium, searching for a lost locker?

#3

The L.A. Dodger

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

A scout's secrets are at risk. Can two kids solve the mystery?

#4
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$574

The Astro Outlaw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

A moonrock is stolen. Can two kids solve the mystery with just a green feather as a clue?

#5

The All-Star Joker

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

A catcher is framed for pranks at the All-Star game. Can the truth be uncovered?

#6

The Wrigley Riddle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Ivy is missing at Wrigley Field. Is it sabotage or treasure hunting?

#7

The San Francisco Splash

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A missing World Series ring and a man overboard spark a mystery at the ballpark.

#8
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The Missing Marlin

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Rare fish vanish at a Miami ballpark. Can Mike and Kate solve the mystery?

#9

The Philly Fake

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

A young boy and his cousin investigate a series of mysterious broken bats at a Philadelphia Phillies game, leading them to uncover a surprising plot.

#10
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The Rookie Blue Jay

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Ghostly lights haunt the ballpark. Can Mike and Kate solve the mystery?

#11

The Tiger Troubles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A stolen trophy, a blackmail plot, and two young sleuths on the case. Can they save the day?

#12
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$574

The Rangers Rustlers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

A fake merchandise scam at a baseball game leads to a thrilling mystery.

#13
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$574

The Capital Catch

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

Two young detectives try to solve a mystery involving a baseball player and a series of stolen equipment

#14
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$574

The Cardinals Caper

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018

A missing dog, a ransom note, and a World Series trophy. Can they solve the mystery?

#15
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$574

The Baltimore Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

A missing glove, a gold coin, and a pancake-eating pitcher. Can Mike and Kate crack the case?

#16
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$574

The Colorado Curveball

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A snowy ballpark, a mysterious note, and a dinosaur—can Mike and Kate solve the mystery before the game?

#17
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$574

The Triple Play Twins

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A water balloon attack threatens the Twins' playoff dreams. Can young sleuths crack the case?

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$574

The Atlanta Alibi

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Legendary baseball bat and ball stolen. Can young sleuths recover them before they're lost forever?

Sale price
$1139

The Black Cat Change-Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A black cat haunts the Mets. Can Mike and Kate solve the mystery before the big game?

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$1139

Satchel's Stolen Strike

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

A priceless baseball vanishes at a historic game. Can young sleuths solve the mystery in time?

#21
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$1139

Willie's Clutch Catch

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2024

Can Kate and Mike clear Buck's name and save the big game from sabotage?

Companion series

Ballpark Mysteries Super Special Series

4 books · Published 2016–2019

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$674

The World Series Curse

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A World Series mystery threatens the Cubs. Can it be solved before the final game?

Christmas in Cooperstown

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A fake baseball card threatens Christmas. Can two kids solve the mystery in time?

Sale price
$574

Subway Series Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Pranks disrupt a baseball showdown in NYC. Can two kids solve the mystery before the series ends?

Sale price
$574

The World Series Kids

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A baseball team faces sabotage at the World Series. Can two friends uncover the culprit in time?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Ballpark Mysteries series?

There are 21 books in the Ballpark Mysteries series. It began with The Fenway Foul-Up in 2011, and the newest book, Willie's Clutch Catch, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Ballpark Mysteries books in?

Start with The Fenway Foul-Up and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #21.

What ages are the Ballpark Mysteries books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ballpark Mysteries to life.

01

David A. Kelly

Author
02

Mark Meyers

Illustrator

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