The Spin

By Marcus Stroman

Book #2 in the Marcus Stroman series

Young athlete Marcus battles labels and expectations beyond the baseball field.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Marcus, a budding baseball star, faces a struggle beyond the diamond. Known for his athletic prowess, he yearns to be seen as more than just a player. As he navigates the pressures of expectations and online criticism, Marcus must find his own path. Can he break free from the labels and prove his versatility in sports and music? With each challenge, Marcus learns that true freedom comes from within, not from others' perceptions. Will he rise above the noise and define his own identity?

From the publisher

In this second book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, young Marcus continues to learn hard lessons on and off the baseball field. Everyone knows Marcus Stroman as a baseball player. He loves the sport, and yes, he probably has a shot at the pros. But “baseball player” doesn’t totally define him. Why won’t anyone also see him as a basketball player or a musician? While he loves being known for what he does well, he’s struggling because people are trying to limit him to just one thing. Literally how high up a mountain does Marcus need to climb to be completely free of what everyone else sees? How can he protect himself from the online zings, the chatter, and the opinions? When you walk out on the field or that court, how much criticism is fair play? With some perspective from a new view, Marcus realizes that no matter what field, court, or classroom he’s in, he has to block some shots.

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