9 Innings of Baseball Fiction
Dive into the top 9 innings of baseball fiction with our curated list of must-read novels. From classic tales to modern hits, explore the best baseball books that capture the spirit of the game.
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The Natural
by Bernard Malamud
Malamud uses the fanatical and aggressive world of professional baseball to mirror contemporary society.
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Shoeless Joe
by W. P. Kinsella
Inspiration for the movie "Field of Dreams, Shoeless Joe" is the ultimate baseball novel.
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Bang the Drum Slowly
by Mark Harris
"Loyalty and friendship within a baseball team." --
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The Celebrant
by Eric Rolfe Greenberg
The first two decades of the twentieth century were a time of promise and innocence in America. Hardworking immigrants could achieve the American dream; heroes …
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You Know Me Al
by Ring Lardner
This classic piece of baseball fiction takes readers on the witty and exciting journey of big leagues as they join player Jack Keefe on his …
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Sometimes You See It Coming
by Kevin Baker
Based in part on the life of baseball legend Ty Cobb, this book belongs in the pantheon of great baseball novels. John Barr is the …
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Sport
by Mick Cochrane
Mick Cochrane follows up his critically acclaimed debut novel, Flesh Wounds, with Sport, the story of a boy's search for order and belonging in a …
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Pafko at the Wall
by Don DeLillo
There's a long drive. It's gonna be. I believe. The Giants win the pennant. The Giants win the pennant. The Giants win the pennant. The …
