The Short Stop

The Short Stop is a novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young baseball player named Ken Ward, who dreams of becoming a professional player. Ken is a talented athlete, but he struggles to find his place on the team due to his short stature. Despite the challenges he faces, Ken is determined to prove himself and make his dreams come true.Throughout the novel, Ken must navigate the ups and downs of the baseball world, including rivalries with other players, injuries, and the pressure to perform at a high level. Along the way, he also faces personal challenges, including a difficult relationship with his father and his own doubts about his abilities.The Short Stop is a classic sports novel that explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a window into the world of baseball and the struggles and triumphs of those who play the game.1909. Frontispiece by H.S. Delay. Millions of readers have hailed Zane Grey as a writer of Western stories but, strange to say, few of them know that he was once a college and professional baseball player. In this story he applies his knowledge of the game to deliver the tale of a young man and his love of the baseball. The book begins: Chase Alloway hurried out of the factory door and bent his steps homeward. He wore a thoughtful, anxious look, as of one who expected trouble. Yet there was a briskness in his stride that showed the excitement under which he labored was not altogether unpleasant. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.