Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines

Billed as “a guide for college- bound players, their parents and coaches,” it contains a wealth of practical advice on everything from dealing with coaches and scouts, to school selection and financial aid, to goal-setting, mental toughness, nutrition, and even basic arm care to a be a better player. The author, who was captain of Hamilton’s baseball team and later earned an M.S. degree in sports psychology, writes and speaks on mental skills training and college recruiting.