Baseball Diet Book

Step up to the plate with Patrick Ryan's collection of nine unforgettable tales where the extraordinary hides in the ordinary corners of America's favorite game. From the 400-pound pitcher who masters the mysterious "gyroball" to find both baseball glory and love, to a magical scorebook that can change the outcome of games, these stories celebrate the quirky, heartfelt connections between baseball and life's deeper meanings.

With characters like Juan Diego witnessing a miracle in centerfield, a schizophrenic outfielder on a mission to save a piece of baseball history, and a young boy discovering the true power of his scorekeeping, Ryan crafts a lineup of tales that will delight fans and non-fans alike.