We're fans of baseball and that includes all levels. Driving past a Little
League field seeing kids out there playing baseball makes us smile every time.
For nearly all major league players playing baseball starts in backyards, on
streets, and wherever there's a ball, a glove, and even sometimes a bat.
Jean Fruth has been photographing baseball for many years. As team photographer
for the SF Giants and Oakland A's, she's demonstrates a keen eye and a deep
sensitivity for America's Pastime. She worked with Jeff Idelson at the
Baseball Hall of Fame while he was the recent past-President. For the past 3
years Jean and Jeff have partnered and created www.Grassrootsbaseball.org. Its
mission is to promote and celebrate the amateur game around the glove. Their
first book 'Grassroots Baseball - where legends begin' is focused on the game
around the world. The more recent book 'Grassroots Baseball - Route 66 features
essays and commentary from former & current MLB players like Johnny Bench, Jim
Thome, and Alex Bregman to name a few. We had a terrific conversation with
Jean and Jeff talking about taking baseball photos, nurturing and growing the
game that we all love so much.
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Thu Jul 14 2022
