Rocky the Mudhen: We're Talkin' Baseball

Rocky The Mudhen is a fully illustrated book about a young guy with dreams of playing baseball for the mighty Miesville Mudhens. When he makes the team Rocky meets a colorful cast of hilarious characters who teach him about the game of baseball and the lessons of life.

Readers will join Rocky for a memorable summer filled with sacrifice, failure, exuberance and success. Kids of all ages will learn the meaning of many inside baseball terms like seed and dinger. You'll meet players like Hirwigo, Hobo Joe and The Bomber.

Rocky The Mudhen is filled with dynamic illustrations. It's a book for children ages 5 and older. But parents will enjoy it too. This is not a simple book about baseball - this is an exciting and fun story with a positive message about life. Go ahead, take a peek!

Author Sam Shane is a news anchor for CBS 13 in Sacramento. He graduated from and played baseball for the University of Minnesota. He lives in Northern California with his wife and two children .

Author/Illustrator Dan Marso is a cartoonist who lives in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from and played baseball for the University of St. Thomas. He owns a company called Friday Dog Cartooning.