The Grip

By Marcus Stroman

Book #1 in the Marcus Stroman series

A young pitcher defies doubts, learning that practice and perseverance lead to success.

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208 pages· 32,127 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Marcus dreams of becoming a top pitcher, but every coach doubts his potential due to his height. Determined to prove them wrong, he faces the challenges of practice, setbacks, and the pressure of tryouts. As he navigates the ups and downs of the game, Marcus learns the true meaning of teamwork, resilience, and self-belief. Will he overcome the odds and achieve his dreams, or will the obstacles prove too great? Join Marcus on his journey of growth and discovery, where every strikeout is a step closer to triumph.

From the publisher

In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice–and some strikeouts. Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he’s not tall enough to become a “real” pitcher. He’ll show them…with some struggling and a whole lot of learning. It’s easy to forget that for every professional sports player there was a kid just learning that sport, dealing with nerves during try-outs, dropping the ball when all their teammates are counting on them, and learning how to stay friends with someone who doesn’t make the team. These hard lessons are universal whether in the majors or on a school playing field, and so are teamwork, competition, and believing in yourself.

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