Many Thanks and Blessing to All

The last five months of 2016 have been amazing times with incredible opportunities.  My wife Kristel and I have had the pleasure of working with and meeting dozens of dynamic and energetic professionals from across the United States.  

I was fortunate to give radio interviews at KNCO & KNVR radio, a KHSL television interview, hold a book signing at Buffalo Wild Wings, and attend Umpire camps in both Riverside, Ca and Sacramento. Every person along the way was gracious, caring and extremely professional.  

We are looking forward to the American Baseball Coaches Association Convention Jan. 5-8, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Over 5,000 coaches in attendance, and some of the biggest names in baseball sports products will debut their 2017 product lines.  Baseball Rules in Black and White is humbled to share a small part of this grand event with names like Easton, Rawlings, Diamond Sports, Franklin, Wilson, and Ripken Baseball.

Our website at www.baseballrulesinblackandwhite.com, Facebook page and our blog page at

baseballrulesinblackandwhite.blogspot.com have now reached over 7,000 thousand views.  Our app is expected to be available after the first of the year along with the college version of Baseball Rules in Black and White. Also being prepared for 2017 is a youth baseball and youth softball version.

Foremost, I need to thank my amazing wife Kristel. Without her loving support and keen eye for details, the success of our projects would not be possible. We are both stronger and fortunate to have survived the demanding hours of writing, editing and

publishing of Baseball Rules in Black and White. 

The biggest blessings in our lives are not the things or accomplishments but all the truly remarkable people who have touched and graced us with their kindness, professional courtesy and remarkable skills. It has recharged our faith in who and what we are as a society. Without everyone's support and guidance, we would be surely stalled, and it is a great testament that when everyone works together for a greater cause, great things can be accomplished.   

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Kristel and James Bettencourt