"The Young Pitcher" by Zane Grey is a tale of a young man finding himself amidst the challenges of college life and athletics. Ken Ward, a freshman, feels lost and insignificant as he navigates the social scene and tries to prove himself on the baseball field. The book follows Ken's journey as he deals with bullying, loneliness, and the pressure to succeed. After one particular incident, Ken gets nominated as the "bowl-man," for the freshmen, which is a position that may lead him to find self respect. Through perseverance and determination, Ken strives to earn respect and find his place on the baseball team.
The Young Pitcher
By Zane Grey
A college freshman grapples with bullying and self-doubt as he tries to make his mark on the baseball team.
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2006-09-11
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About the AuthorPearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist. He is known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the Western genre in literature and the arts; he idealized the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book.
Pearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist. He is known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the Western genre in literature and the arts; he idealized the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book.
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