Christy Mathewson
Christopher Mathewson, nicknamed "Big Six", "the Christian Gentleman", "Matty", and "the Gentleman's Hurler", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants. He stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and ranks in the all-time top 10 in several key pitching categories, including wins, shutouts, and earned run average. In 1936, Mathewson was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members.
First Base Faulkner
A young boy's life takes an unexpected turn as he confronts new challenges, new friendships, and the chance to make something of himself in a world turned upside down.
By Christy Mathewson
Pitcher Pollock
A determined young man seeks employment to fund his education, facing challenges that test his character and shape his ambitions.
By Christy Mathewson
Pitching in a Pinch; or, Baseball from the Inside
A legendary pitcher shares thrilling stories of skill, strategy, and psychological warfare from the golden age of baseball.
By Christy Mathewson
Catcher Craig
A young baseball star must learn to face new challenges and responsibilities as he ventures into the world of coaching at a summer camp.
By Christy Mathewson
Second Base Sloan
Two runaway boys and their dog brave the open road, facing hardships and testing the strength of their friendship as they strive for a better life.
By Christy Mathewson
Won in the Ninth The first of a series of stories for boys on sports to be known as The Matty Books
A driven college baseball team manager must navigate team dynamics and rivalries to capture a championship title in his final year, fueled by the promise of a talented freshman pitcher.
By Christy Mathewson