Seventeen-year-old Thad Stevens loves baseball -- he’s loved it for as long as he can remember. Thad’s dream of becoming a batboy comes true when he’s chosen to be on the squad for the Buzzards, a local, semi-pro baseball team.<br><br>His duties put him in constant contact with his idol, shortstop Iggy Hernandez. Thad struggles with his growing attraction to the handsome ball player.<br><br>One day Thad accidentally discovers Iggy has a secret life. What will Thad do with this new information, and what implications does it have for the young batboy and his relationship with the man he admires?

The Batboy

Wayne Granville, the general manager of the Buzzards, now stood before the group of hopeful candidates for batboy. He asked them to be seated, welcomed them to the stadium, and thanked them for their interest in being part of the Buzzards family. Thad looked out onto the field once more. The team was now throwing and catching as they continued their workout. Iggy was directly in front of the stands where the kids were sitting. Thad tried not to stare at him. 


Chapter 3