Joe Matson began playing baseball when he was just a kid. From then on, baseball was all he cared about. During various school teams he was on, rival players were sore at him but they never gave him any real trouble until he got to high school and college. They tried various things, such as kidnapping and framing. However, the and quot;villains and quot; are usually found out. Meanwhile, his mother wanted Joe to go to college, so he went on to Yale. However, and quot;Momsey and quot; really wanted Joe to be a pastor, but in truth Joe only went to Yale for baseball. He was picked up by a scout and made it to the minors, and after just one year was sent to the majors. Even though rivals still attempted to and quot;lay him up, and quot; and they were almost never found out or arrested. When Joe found out who was causing him trouble, he gave them a good thrashing. He eventually became a great pitcher and hitter, as well as the captain of the New York Giants, who are now the San Francisco Giants.
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"Baseball Joe in the Big League" is an exhilarating continuation of the "Baseball Joe" series penned by Lester Chadwick.
"Baseball Joe on the School Nine; Or, Pitching for the Blue Banner," the second book in the series, saw our hero as the pitcher on a better organized team than were the Silver Stars. Joe had taken a step forward.
The novel delves into the intricacies of playing in the minor leagues, where up-and-coming players strive to make their mark and catch the attention of Major League scouts.
In Baseball Joe in the Central League, Joe reaches out to a down-on-his-luck retired player, Pop Dutton, and in return receives some top-notch tips on pitching.
Throughout the story, readers witness Joe's growth as a player, leader, and team player. The novel captures the excitement and intensity of baseball games, taking readers onto the field and into the heart of the action.
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Baseball phenom Joe Matson is back in Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team.
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In this exciting novel, readers follow the journey of Joe Matson as he joins the prestigious Giants, one of the most renowned baseball teams in the league.