MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers are proud to support pitcher Brent Suter as he launches his first children’s book, “The Binky Bandit.” The book will be available to the public, with autographed copies at the Brewers Team Store, starting Monday, June 6.
 
“The Binky Bandit” centers on main character Wally the Doodle, inspired by Brent’s mini golden doodle and master of binky banditry, and follows his wild adventures as his household grows with an arrival of a new baby. Wally must balance his jealousy with the temptation of stealing binkies, while discovering that individual choices can make a great difference. The book is based on a true story, with an exaggerated twist to encourage readers to help protect the planet.
 
“What started as a funny, personal story I wrote about our mischievous dog who was destroying four or five of my son’s binkies each day, turned into an idea for a children’s book that follows Wally’s playful adventures while reinforcing simple ways we can protect our planet,” said Suter. “This has been a really fun way to use my personal experiences to connect with kids, talk about the planet and share some laughs about our silly dog.”
 
As a Brewers pitcher, Suter led Major League Baseball with 12 relief wins in the 2021 season. Outside of baseball, Brent is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy. He is an outspoken advocate for conservation efforts with Players for the Planet, an organization of professional athletes who aim to make positive environmental change.
 
“The Binky Bandit” is published by Orange Hat Publishing, a family-owned and operated independent publisher located in southeastern Wisconsin. Books are available for purchase at the Brewers Team Store at American Family Field, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and orangehatpublishing.com.