Read all about it! New book describes the story of the Santa Barbara Foresters

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – From a record 10 NBC titles to the impactful “Hugs for Cubs” program, the Santa Barbara Foresters have a rich history.

Now there’s a new book that covers all the basics: “Stir it up! The story of the Santa Barbara Foresters, America’s most successful summer baseball team.”

The editor of the 330-page book was Jim Buckley, who has been a loyal volunteer for the Foresters for decades.

He spoke with nearly 50 former Foresters players and coaches who recounted their summer experiences in Santa Barbara for the book, which is a combination of oral history and Foresters memoirs.

The book also details the “Hugs for Cubs” program, which was inspired by former Foresters player and coach Eric Pintard, who died of cancer in 2004.

100 percent of the profits from this book go to Hugs for Cubs.

The book is available in Santa Barbara at the Mesa Bookstore and Chaucer’s and online at www.santabarbaraforesters.org.

The book can also be purchased at the Foresters home games at Santa Barbara High School.

The Foresters will play at home against the San Luis Obispo Blues on July 4th at 4:30 p.m.