King of the Bench: No Fear!

"King of the Bench" is a humorous, illustrated middle-grade series about Steve, a lifelong bench-warmer who dreams of making his school's baseball team. When Steve develops a fear of getting hit by a pitch, he faces the challenge of overcoming his anxiety to get off the bench and into the game. The story celebrates teamwork, perseverance, and the underdog spirit, appealing to fans of witty, relatable middle-grade fiction.