Recognized as a prodigy pitcher in spite of his autism, Mickey Tussler is recruited for a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Braves but finds his memories of an abusive father, heckling peers, and inability to socialize hampering his prospects.
In his continuing search to find a sport that he can play without embarrassing himself, ten-year-old Jim Nasium is trying baseball--unfortunately he is proving to be a strikeout waiting to happen, and nobody will not let him forget it.
Profiles top players from the 2016 baseball season, including Jake arrieta, Bryce Harper, and Mike Trout, providing interesting childhood facts, along with professional career highlights for each.