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Rookie of the Year

by John R. Tunis · 1987

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The complex web of relationships that make up a major-league baseball team is the heart of this story about a rookie pitcher who becomes a threat to his team's chances for the pennant.

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Includes an introduction by Bruce Brooks.

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sportssportsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrens
Length
medium · 240 pages

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