Amy Gutierrez (Amy G to San Francisco Giants fans) tells the inspiring
story of older sister Marty, who teaches the game (and love) of baseball
to her younger brother Mikey. Marty has always loved baseball and is
known as Smarty Marty to her friends at school because she knows more
about baseball than most grown-up baseball fans. However, her younger
brother, Mikey, couldn't be bothered and just doesn't get it...UNTIL,
Marty and Mikey attend a real baseball game, where Marty gradually
teaches Mikey the ins and outs of baseball, the lingo, strategy, and
more, often using real-life examples so Mikey can better understand.
Before long, Mikey is no longer solely interested in the salted pretzels
and garlic fries of the ballpark but is soon engrossed in the game and
cheering along with his older sister. Amy G's story appeals to both boys
and girls and also defies the strong gender stereotypes that Amy herself
has battled in her 16-year career as a sports journalist and reporter.