About Born Into Baseball

Growing Up At The Ballpark

Read stories from three generations of pro baseball players covering over 50 years! Baseball is small world–read just how small it really is!

Stories About Baseball Legends

From Grandpa Al signing Sandy Koufax and Roberto Clemente, to Jimmy Sr catching Koufax’ last win at Dodger Stadium and playing with Roberto Clemente, to Jim Jr playing with Ken Griffey, Jr and Randy Johnson–read stories from all three Campanis generations.

Stories On and Off the Field

Stories of life being a baseball player including stories from off the field like beating up a broken down car with bats, getting married on the field before a game, saving a runaway horse in Puerto Rico, eating a Japanese “Twinkie” and many more.

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