Books like Baseball Great by Tim Green

Josh is a high‑school pitcher who believes his talent is finally being recognized when his father, a school reporter, brings his courage and skill to a top youth championship squad led by Coach Rocky Valentine. With the promise of a brighter future, Josh starts drinking the "Super Stax" milkshakes recommended by his new coach to build his strength and quickly learns the cut‑throat nature of the team. While his focus is on improving his baseball skills, Josh and his teammate Jaden start noticing unsettling behavior among the older, tougher players. Their investigation draws them into a dangerous confrontation with a man who will do anything to keep the team’s dark secrets hidden. The novel blends an adrenaline‑filled portrayal of baseball with the perilous reality of youth sports, examining the pressures on young athletes, the importance of family, and the frightening exploitation that can lurk beneath the surface.

First publish date: 2009