The Baseball Dad Book

What kind of baseball dad are you?

The coach dad. The quiet dad. The verbal dad. The travel ball dad. The former player dad. The dream-chasing dad. The investor dad. Every baseball field has them, and every one of them shapes a young athlete in ways that reach far beyond the scoreboard.

The Baseball Dad is an honest and practical look at the different ways fathers support, challenge, guide, and sometimes unintentionally pressure their sons through the game of baseball. Through relatable examples and thoughtful reflection, Alejandro Carrandi Jr. explores how a father’s words, reactions, expectations, sacrifices, and presence can influence a boy’s confidence, discipline, identity, and love for the game.

This book is not about becoming the perfect sports parent. It is about becoming a more intentional one.

Readers will learn how to:

• Support development without creating unhealthy pressure
• Encourage effort while protecting confidence
• Know when to coach, when to speak, and when to step back
• Separate a child’s performance from his worth
• Keep travel baseball, money, rankings, and exposure in perspective
• Use the game to build character, resilience, accountability, and trust
• Strengthen the relationship between father and son

Baseball may only last for a season, but the lessons a boy learns from his father can remain for a lifetime.

Because the real goal is not just to raise a great baseball player.