When the Grain Ran True: Memoirs of a Major League Bat Boy

The captivating true story of a young man and a dream that lasted a lifetime. Masterfully told and inspirational, this is a book for all to enjoy. Here’s more… Glenn Robert Davis (nicknamed Bob) was just a regular kid from suburban Chicago-until he spent an incredible season on big league fields with many of the stars of an exciting era in MLB history. Illustrated with pictures and memorabilia from his experiences, this is his account of that journey. The book describes the personal growth he enjoyed that year and is filled with happiness, a bit of drama, some sadness, incredible joy and a few significant challenges he had to overcome along the way. While the focus of this work is on the game Bob loves and the experiences he had, it also speaks to the lessons he learned as a young man that he still carries with him in his life today. An enjoyable read for baseball lovers of all ages, When the Grain Ran True is warm, witty and moving while also providing great insight into the great Game of Baseball, both Then and Now.