Pitcher Pollock

by Christy Mathewson

The story revolves around a young pitcher named Pollock, who is eager to make a name for himself in the world of baseball. The novel follows Pollock's journey as he navigates the challenges of becoming a professional player. Through his trials and triumphs, Pollock learns valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the spirit of the game.

Mathewson's insights into baseball are evident throughout the novel, with detailed and realistic portrayals of the sport's intricacies. The book captures the excitement of the game, the camaraderie among players, and the intense competition that characterizes professional baseball.

103 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1914

About the author

Christy Mathewson played for the New York Giants from 1900 to 1916. He was one of the most dominant baseball pitchers of all time, ranking in the all-time top ten in several different categories including wins, shutouts, and ERA.

In 1918 he joined the army to serve in World War I but was accidentally gassed during a training exercise and developed tuberculosis. Mathewson never fully recovered his health and died in 1925 at the age of forty-five.

In 1936 he was named as one of the first five players to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, alongside Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth.