Nick Hughes is an eleventh grader at Merrimack High School. In addition to playing for the high school team, Nick played for the New Hampshire Grizzlies AAU baseball team during the 2002 season and represented the United States as a Sports Ambassador in Australia during the 2003 "People To People games. 

Father and son have teamed up to share their baseball knowledge with kids of all ages. Easy to read chapters offer baseball tips that every youngster should know and learn to become a better baseball player and a better hitter.

Included in each chapter are photos and words of encouragement from former Major League baseball players who have a genuine interest in today’s young baseball players.