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Marcus, an 11yo boy, loves sports so much that he devotes most of his time to playing baseball and basketball. He has a dad that practices with him every morning and a mom that goes to every game. As tryouts approach for an elite baseball team, doubt overtakes Marcus. Is he good enough? Is he too short to be a pitcher like everyone says?
This is a semi-autobiographical book by Marcus Stroman, an MLB All-Star pitcher. I enjoyed this book more than other sports books that I have read. I liked that the story was about baseball and mental health. There weren't too many baseball terms that I didn't understand. The Grip has a beautiful message about not giving up and seeking mental help when you need it.
Marcus is black.
Tracie, Elementary School Librarian
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