From Mike Trout in Anaheim to Aaron Judge in New York, the hottest young baseball players are already making a name for themselves in ballparks around the country. With their amazing skill and unique playing styles, these stars are bringing new life to the sport and some of its most famous teams, and they’re only just getting started.

Baseball’s New Wave gives readers a front-row seat to this transition from one generation to the next, with pages full of information about these players, where they came from, and what makes them stand out. Engaging text, fact boxes, and action photographs bring readers close to the action and will prepare you to cheer on the biggest sports stars for years to come.

About the Author

Jace Frederick is a sports reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press in Minnesota, where he covers high school sports and the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. A native of Western Wisconsin, Frederick graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and now resides in nearby Mounds View. Baseball’s New Wave is his first book.