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Caught Stealing
"Caught Stealing" is a semi-autobiographical tale of greed, corruption and the pursuit of justice. Based on the real-life experiences and observations of the author (who enjoyed a long career in the major leagues), many of the incidents in the novel are based upon true events.
"Caught Stealing" reveals the way players suffered from the greed and mismanagement of crooked agents in an era where the players' union turned a blind eye to their corruption.
The tale concerns two high school baseball players from the same school with extraordinary talent who both enter the world of professional baseball. One has his life destroyed by a corrupt agent and the other one steps forward to help his friend's wife and seek retribution against the agent responsible.
Professional sports have always been plagued by unscrupulous people looking to bleed players dry. "Caught Stealing" offers a clear-eyed view of an era where players had little protection and very often were swindled out of millions.
"Caught Stealing" reveals the way players suffered from the greed and mismanagement of crooked agents in an era where the players' union turned a blind eye to their corruption.
The tale concerns two high school baseball players from the same school with extraordinary talent who both enter the world of professional baseball. One has his life destroyed by a corrupt agent and the other one steps forward to help his friend's wife and seek retribution against the agent responsible.
Professional sports have always been plagued by unscrupulous people looking to bleed players dry. "Caught Stealing" offers a clear-eyed view of an era where players had little protection and very often were swindled out of millions.
152 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2026
About the author
Steve Trout
7 booksSTEVE TROUT was a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Seattle Mariners. In 1989, Steve finished his 11th year in the Major Leagues. Since retiring from baseball, he has coached baseball at camps in the United Stated and internationally. Steve is the author of Home Plate, Hall of Shame Baseball Rogue Agent, and John’s Journey, Experiences Are Tattoos of the Soul.
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November 9, 2026
Caught Stealing by Steve Trout offers an intriguing look at the darker side of professional baseball, exploring the consequences of greed, corruption, and the exploitation of talented athletes.
At the center of the story are two gifted high school baseball players whose journeys into professional sports take dramatically different directions. When one becomes a victim of a corrupt agent, his friend's determination to help his wife and pursue justice introduces powerful themes of loyalty, friendship, and accountability.
One of the book's most interesting elements is its connection to the author's real-life experiences and observations from a long career in Major League Baseball. This perspective adds another dimension to the exploration of how unscrupulous agents and inadequate player protections could leave athletes financially and personally devastated.
At 152 pages, this paperback offers a focused sports-related narrative that goes beyond the excitement of baseball to examine the people, decisions, and injustices that can exist behind the game.
A compelling choice for baseball enthusiasts, sports fiction readers, and anyone interested in stories about betrayal, corruption, friendship, and the pursuit of justice.
At the center of the story are two gifted high school baseball players whose journeys into professional sports take dramatically different directions. When one becomes a victim of a corrupt agent, his friend's determination to help his wife and pursue justice introduces powerful themes of loyalty, friendship, and accountability.
One of the book's most interesting elements is its connection to the author's real-life experiences and observations from a long career in Major League Baseball. This perspective adds another dimension to the exploration of how unscrupulous agents and inadequate player protections could leave athletes financially and personally devastated.
At 152 pages, this paperback offers a focused sports-related narrative that goes beyond the excitement of baseball to examine the people, decisions, and injustices that can exist behind the game.
A compelling choice for baseball enthusiasts, sports fiction readers, and anyone interested in stories about betrayal, corruption, friendship, and the pursuit of justice.
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