Single parents who have to work for a living may not have time to help out at the practices, help their young ballplayers at home, or even to attend some of the games. Don't worry. Your child can still play baseball. If you can do only one thing, make sure that your ballplayer attends every practice.

This is actually more important than attending the games. A manager would much rather have a player that attends all the practices but misses some games, than a player who doesn't come to practice but shows up at every game (usually to strike out.)

The chances are that your ballplayer has an average amount of athletic ability, being neither a natural athlete nor a hopeless "Klutz." If so, the average manager will be able to train your ballplayer to an average level of skill, even without your help.

Average ballplayers whose parents help out and attend every practice and every game may have some advantages, but your ballplayer will still get to play baseball, have a good time, and learn some good character traits that will serve your ballplayer well in life.