Striking Out (Billy Baggs Novel, 1)
by Will Weaver
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Striking Out is the first book in the Billy Baggs series, following a young boy's experiences with baseball and life in rural Minnesota.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and kissing occur between characters.
Some minor scuffles and arguments happen between boys.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary at all.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in facing challenges on and off the field.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family bonds are important themes.
Learning from mistakes and moving forward is implied.
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