Hey, Little Big Leaguer

By Robert Skead

November 6, 2025

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Author Robert Skead shared this passage with us to also share with our readers. He wrote this story for his son soon after he was born. We hope you enjoy it.

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Hey, little Big Leaguer! 

Your Daddy is eager!

For you to learn and play

A game loved by sluggers

From the past and today.

So here's a look at some hitters for you to emulate 

Each time you walk between the lines and step up to the plate.

Years ago, a man called The Babe was famous for hitting home runs.

And watching the Bambino whack the ball was a whole lot of fun!

Babe Ruth was built like Santa and swung a powerful bat

And when he circled the bases, he liked to tip his hat

To the thousands of fans, sitting in the stands, calling out his name.

Yes, the New York Yankee Home Run King was the best in all the game.

Up next in the Yankee line-up was a player named Larrupin' Lou.

This first baseman was special because of all the great things he could do.

He could hit. He could run. He could catch and throw, better than all the rest.

And when it came to his character, he most certainly passed the test.

The Iron Horse and The Iron Man were Lou Gehrig's other names

Because he played in 2,130 consecutive games!

The Pride of the Yankees, as he was known, wore proudly the number 4.

Yes, Gehrig is one of the favorites in all of baseball lore.

Joltin' Joe is another ballplayer that fans think of as "great."

To have a hit in 56 straight games would be this batsman's fate.

Center field is the place where Joe DiMaggio loved to run and play.

In fact, Joe made diving catches there on many a summer's day.

Oh, there are others, too, who could hit the ball,

down the line, up the middle and over the outfield wall!

Men like Marris, Munson, Murcer and the Mick

Were all well respected for swinging a powerful stick.

Jeter is the slugger of sluggers who leads all the rest.

With thousands of hits off his bat, he is one of the best!

And now there's you, my son, my little Rookie of the Year.

And as your dad, I can't wait to buy all your baseball gear.

Together we'll go out and practice and have fun playing our game.

And maybe a Louisville Slugger will someday bear your name.

So when you stand in the batter's box, my loving counsel please recall

Remember, Dad thinks you're a Natural! Knock the cover off the ball!

And if you strike out every single time, don't worry I won't care. 

And if you never want to play the game, I won't think life's unfair.

For you are my son, a blessing to me, and no matter what you do.

I will always think you're a Super Star! Never forget I love you!

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Robert Skead is the author of several popular children’s books.

To connect, visit www.robertskead.com.