The Grip (Marcus Stroman series)

This fictionalized, semi-autobiographical story follows young Marcus Stroman, a talented and hard-working baseball pitcher. He is determined to reach the highest level he can in the sport, even as coaches tell him that he is too small. His performance anxiety eventually leads him to seek help from a mental-health professional. The story connects his ambitions on the field with the practice, setbacks, and emotional pressures that shape his progress.