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The Gift by Bob Moseley

The Gift

Bob Moseley

Boutique of Quality Books · Paperback · March 21, 2023

A struggling minor league baseball pitcher is suddenly unhittable.

Coming of AgeBaseball & Softballyoungsports
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Who it’s for
A Single A pitcher gains an unexplained edge while chasing the majors.
Themes
Baseball, Pursuing a professional dream, Unexplained ability
Pacing
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About this book

A struggling minor league baseball pitcher is suddenly unhittable. But why? Tommy Browning is hopelessly trapped in his baseball dream. Wallowing in Single A with the Macon Peaches, he doesn't know if he'll ever make The Show—the major leagues—or if his dream of a professional career is even worth pursuing. But fate steps in and the 21-year-old pitcher is launched on a roller-coaster ride that he can't control, much less understand. He has "The Gift," but can he keep it?

Tommy’s Pitching Gift

A Single A pitcher gains an unexplained edge while chasing the majors.

Come here for

  • A Macon Peaches pitcher caught between Single A and the majors
  • A sudden, unexplained change in Tommy Browning’s pitching

Expect

  • Tommy Browning’s uncertain path toward a professional career
  • The question of whether he can keep his Gift

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Baseball & Softball100%
Coming of Age56%

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Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • Baseball & Softball
Authors
Bob Moseley
Publisher
Boutique of Quality Books
Published
March 21, 2023
Format
Paperback
Theme
Baseball · Pursuing a professional dream · Unexplained ability
Reading lane
Coming of Age