<p>From the nationally syndicated cartoonist of 'In the Bleachers' comes a new highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of <em>Diary of a Wimpy Kid </em>and <em>Timmy Failure</em> <em>King of the Bench </em>is an ode to teammates underdogs and bench-warmers everywhere.</p><p>Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It's just a fact. But this year Steve and his friends are excited to try out for the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School baseball team. The only problem is after watching another player get beaned by a fastball Steve has developed a serious case of bean-o-phobia-the fear of getting hit by a pitch. If Steve ever wants to get off the bench and get in the game he's going to have to muster up some courage and <em>fast</em>.</p><p>Oh and if you're wondering why Steve would write a book and tell total strangers all about the humiliating phobia that almost ruined his first year on the baseball team? Duh. It's pretty much a rule that you spill your guts when you write a book about yourself.</p>