A Boy Named Matt is the inspirational story of how Matthew Wade Stairs, a little boy with a head of blond curls, grew up in small town Fredericton and made his way to the highest echelons of sports; a World Series Championship with the Philadelphia Phillies. Through it all, Matt Stairs never lost his sense of humor or determination to succeed. During his youth, his struggles in the minors, his 19 year career, and in his life today as a coach, broadcaster and philanthropist, he has demonstrated the importance of hard work, respect, discipline, and mental acuity in achieving one's goals. And along the way, he just wanted to have fun. A Boy Named Matt is a must read for young baseball fans and athletes, parents, coaches, and sports fans of all kinds.