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Batter up cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Batter up

by Jackson Volney Scholz

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1946

A young boy named Jackson learns about baseball and teamwork during a summer.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore10

The story mentions minor childhood scuffles and competitive play.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on American childhood and sports.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jackson shows determination in learning baseball skills.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and camaraderie on the baseball team are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Learning from mistakes and improving skills are shown.

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