Batter Up! Baseball in the Appalachian League

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Celebrate America’s Pastime with the 10 unique teams competing in the quaint ballparks and picturesque small towns nestled near the Appalachian Mountains.

Appy League towns are rich in history, some dating back to the American Revolution and The Civil War.

This wooden-bat, college developmental league features many of the nation’s top college freshmen and sophomores and showcases a slice of life which Abner Doubleday, the inventor of baseball, would be proud to witness.

Enjoy Batter Up! Baseball in the Appalachian League through the photographic lens of Doug Brooker, an award-winning journalist and self-described baseball nut. This beautiful collectible book captures 700+ images of baseball and life in the Blue Ridge.