First published 1989
As spring training begins, aging pitcher Bill Pennock faces a do-or-die shot at the roster. Battling injury, a younger phenom, and his own wavering confidence, he must prove he's still got what it takes to play in the majors. In the grueling daily grind of drills and scrimmages, Pennock confronts his mortality and the threat of being benched for good. But with the support of his wife and a series of high-stakes appearances, he finds the grit to push past his limits and claim his spot on the team one last time.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, baseball
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: do-or-die, second-chance
197 pages · Hardcover · Harper & Row