Jack Winters' Baseball Team; Or, The Rivals of the Diamond

By Mark Overton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a small town, a team of young baseball players, led by a courageous captain, must overcome rivals and internal struggles to win a crucial game and maintain their integrity.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2010-02-25

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Summary

"Jack Winters' Baseball Team; Or, The Rivals of the Diamond" by Mark Overton is a tale set in the early 1900s about a group of young boys in Chester and their baseball team, led by Jack Winters. The central conflict arises as the team prepares for a major game against their tough rivals from Harmony, testing the boys' friendship, loyalty, and ability to handle pressure. At the heart of the story is Fred Badger, a star player whose strange behavior causes concern among his teammates, Jack, Steve, and Toby. The narrative explores the diverse backgrounds and personalities within the Chester team while emphasizing Jack's role as their courageous leader, revealing the personal challenges Fred faces with his mother's health, along with the temptations that threaten the team's success, creating an engaging story of baseball and moral values that are needed for victory in sports and life.