Showtime at Play Ball

"He's dreamed of this opportunity and wonders why a string of bad luck is thwarting his progress." -BookLife

In the third book, Rainer Thomas now plays on a national stage. Can he make his dreams come true with a performance that people remember? Is he a failure if he can't?

Twelve-year-old Rainer Thomas wants to be the best. He wants to be a player people remember. And now he has a chance to play on a national stage.

Of course, that means Rainer has to fall into a rare slump at the worst of times. Can he keep his head up and climb his way out? Or did a dream opportunity turn out to be a nightmare?

Showtime at Play Ball is a middle grade baseball novel for young readers. Fans of Matt Christopher will love this story about perseverance.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Secret Lair Books, LLC
Published: 08/25/2026
ISBN: 9798994855348
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d