The High School Pitcher; or, Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond

"The High School Pitcher; or, Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond" by H. Irving Hancock tells the tale of Dick Prescott and his buddies as they experience the ups and downs of high school, mixing schoolwork with sports, all while prepping for the big baseball season and playing pranks. The story kicks off with a new, unpopular principal, Mr. Cantwell, who immediately clashes with Dick and his crew. When Dick and his friends come up with a plan to prank the authority figure, the book shows the group's dynamics, sports dreams, and hints at trouble with rivals like Fred Ripley; together, these pieces promise a story full of laughs, friendship, and fierce competition.