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Homestand
Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America
Book • 2025
In 'Homestand', Will Bardenwerper delves into the world of small-town baseball, using it as a lens to explore the essence of America today.
The book focuses on the story of the Batavia Muckdogs, a minor league team in New York that was shut down by Major League Baseball, and how the community rallied to keep baseball alive.
Through this narrative, Bardenwerper examines the heart of small-town America and its enduring love for baseball.
The book focuses on the story of the Batavia Muckdogs, a minor league team in New York that was shut down by Major League Baseball, and how the community rallied to keep baseball alive.
Through this narrative, Bardenwerper examines the heart of small-town America and its enduring love for baseball.
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