Del Duduit - Dugout Devotions: Inspirational Hits from Mlbs Best

Del Duduit has collected wonderful gems of faith from a variety of MLBs best players and coaches who are dedicated to bringing glory to Christ and shining their light for Him. They provide true examples of Christian mentorship to baseball fans of all generations. Dugout Devotions is a grand slam!

Blaine Boyer, MLB pitcher

Dugout Devotions features wonderful testimonies from some of the biggest names in the MLB. The stories bring out the best sides of the players and coaches and, most of all, lift up the name of the Lord. Im humbled to be a part of it.

Clint Hurdle, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Faith and baseball have always been important in my life. As a kid, I wanted to play professional baseball, but God had a different plan for my life. I always loved hearing stories of how faith played a major role in the lives of some of our most famous major leaguersthose stories encouraged me. My friend and author, Del Duduit, takes examples from some of baseballs greatest players and compiles their stories of faith into an encouraging devotional that I highly recommend.

Congressman Bill Johnson, Ohio

Encouraging, inspirational, and impactful... Del Duduit has delivered another home run. Packed full of poignant personal testimonies from some of the games biggest stars, Dugout Devotions provides valuable spiritual fodder for a deeper walk with God.

John Huang, Nolan Media Group

Del Duduit has a knack for translating sports action into vibrant devotionals. Hes done it again with Dugout Devotions. Jumping off from interviews with the biggest names in baseball, Del shows us how to put God first.

David L. Winters, author of Taking God to Work

Keep in mind that I was a professional boxer and faced some tough opponents in the ring. But this devotional hit a home run for me, and I gained valuable spiritual insight inside this inspirational book about baseball and the Lord. For me, Dugout Devotions is a total knock out.

Mark Frazie, former professional boxer, known as the Golden Boy

Like a veteran coach, Del engages the heart first and then boldly challenges us to action. Each devotional used the Word of God and the platform of sport to capture my attention and concluded with an array of practical steps on how to apply what I just learned. Outstanding!

Brian Smith, Athletes in Action, author of
The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports

Baseball. Great players. Unforgettable conversations. Life lessons. God, faith, and family. All of this and more are here in Dugout Devotions. Del Duduit knows how to get the story and pull out the best from it. His one-on-one interviews with some of todays best players and the life applications he makes from those will inspire and enrich your walk with God and your relationships with others. Step into the dugout, learn the lessons these devotions provide, and then get back onto the field of life. The quality of your play is sure to improve.

William D. Watkins, award-winning writer, editor, teacher, and speaker

Del intentionally moves beyond just being a solid storyteller into deeper waters. He encourages us to think more and live differently! Each chapter offers something to chew on beyond the inspirational details of the players lives, mining each narrative for truths applicable to everyones life. Should be plenty to think about after reading this book!

Ed Uszynski, lead strategist/content developer, Athletes in Action

Del knocked it out of the park with Dugout Devotions. The stories are inspiring, and the spiritual application is impactful. Even if youre not a diehard enthusiast of Americas favorite pastime, youll be touched because these are stories that linger in your heart.

Bethany Jett, author of The Cinderella Rule

INSPIRATIONAL HITS FROM MLBS BEST

DEL DUDUIT

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Duduit, Del, 1966- editor.

Title: Dugout devotions : inspirational hits from MLBs best / [edited by]
Del Duduit.

Description: First [edition]. | Birmingham : New Hope Publishers, 2018.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018043987 | ISBN 9781563091339 (permabind)

Subjects: LCSH: Christian life. | Spiritual life--Christianity. | Baseball
players--Religious life. | Baseball--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Classification: LCC BV4501.3 .D838 2018 | DDC 242/.68--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018043987

Copyright information continues on page 147.

Cover photo: Dennis E. Atchenson II

ISBN-13: 978-1-56309-133-9

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This book is dedicated to my oldest son Gabe.

You have turned out to be a wonderful example of a fine Christian man with a beautiful family. Everyone who knows you tells me how much they enjoy your preaching and your sense of humor. I agree, but am also partial to your ability and talent to cook.

Over the past year, while I have written this book, I reflected back on our time together as father and son, when you played baseball and I was one of your coaches.

I may have been tough on you at times, as most fathers are on their own, but I hope you had fun and entertain fond memories.

I recall your graceful belly-flop slides into second base and have vivid memories of your first home run in a game in Stockdale, Ohio.

One of my most cherished memories was when we took a day trip to Chicago to watch the Cubs play at historic Wrigley Field. Sammy Sosa blasted three dingers that day, and later we ate deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street.

But perhaps the most significant memory I have of you is not related to sports. I was alone on business in a hotel room in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in 2017. I was in bed, and my phone buzzed. You sent a text message on March 21 at 11:08 p.m. and told me how proud you were of me for pursuing my passion to write this book.

Ill always keep that text, and it inspires me when I get down. This is one reason I dedicate the first book in this series to you, Gabe.

Your love for baseball does not compare to your desire to be a wonderful Christian son, husband, and fatherthat means everything to your mom and me.

I love you and am beyond proud to be your dad. Youll never know how you inspire me to be better, every day.

Dad

The following people played a vital role in the completion of this book. I would like to personally thank them.