Baseball Joe in the Central League; or, Making Good as a Professional Pitcher

By Lester Chadwick

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A promising pitcher steps away from college to chase his professional baseball dreams, facing family struggles and unexpected heroism, while discovering love and ambition on the field.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Sports/Hobbies/Motoring Fiction

Released

2013-01-14

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Summary

"Baseball Joe in the Central League; or, Making Good as a Professional Pitcher" by Lester Chadwick is a tale of a young pitcher named Joe Matson, charting his journey from college to the minor leagues, where he aspires to become a baseball star. Leaving Yale to pursue his dream, Joe returns home to a family facing financial ruin and finds himself torn between his passion and duty to his family. Along the way, he demonstrates his heroic nature by saving lives, which creates friendships and hints at a blossoming romance, all while navigating the challenges and excitement of professional baseball.