Hit & Miss

Hit & Miss follows Derek Jeter through a Little League season, as he learns about baseball and life. Derek dreams of playing for the New York Yankees, but currently plays for the Red Sox. Throughout the season, Derek faces challenges, learns new skills, and grows closer with his teammates. He also navigates personal struggles, like solving his sister's mysterious behavior and facing consequences for breaking a contract with his parents. Through it all, Derek remains determined to pursue his dream. The second middle grade book in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing imprint, Hit & Miss is a baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. Derek receives advice from his father about batting and life, as Little League season arrives. Despite being on the Red Sox and facing various challenges, Derek continues to work towards his dream of playing shortstop for the New York Yankees, learning important life lessons along the way.