LONG BALL TO LEFT FIELD

by Duane Decker ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 6, 1958

Mike Jaffe, twenty-year old baseball pro, has lived all his life to fulfill his father's frustrated desire to pitch for a major team. When the Blue Socks insist that he play outfield, Mike rebels, plays half heartedly, and finally walks out on the team. After a bitter stretch with the ball clubs, Mike learns from the fans that the first mark of a good athlete is loyalty to his team, and returning to the Socks as an outfielder, plays a major part in their spectacular victory. There is a good story here, and Duane Decker, true to form, captures the pace and economy of good professional sports writing without ever getting forbiddingly technical.

Pub Date: Aug. 6, 1958

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Morrow

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1958

Categories: FICTION