"Beanball" by Gene Fehler tells the story of a high school baseball pitcher, Nick, who faces intense pressure from his coach and teammates to perform and win games. As he grapples with his growing anxiety over throwing a "beanball"—a pitch aimed at hitting a batter—Nick must navigate the moral complexities of the game. The narrative explores themes of competition, personal integrity, and the consequences of aggression in sports. Faced with critical decisions that could affect his future and his relationships, Nick learns about loyalty, courage, and the true spirit of the game, ultimately embracing a more honorable approach to baseball. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Houghton Mifflin .

Gene Fehler, an award-winning and widely published poet, is the author of 13 published books and over eighteen hundred published poems, stories, and articles. His teaching career included having taught English and creative writing in colleges in Illinois, Texas, and Alabama; and in high schools in Illinois, Texas, and Georgia.