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The Batter's Box: A Novel of Baseball, War, and Love
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781685137588
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Intersecting baseball with the horrors of war, The Batter's Box is a creative, compelling, and profound piece of historical fiction. You won't be able to put this book down. -Tim Kurkjian, Senior Baseball Analyst/Writer, ESPN
During World War II, a star baseball player trades his bat for a rifle and discovers that some battles can't be won on any field.
Will Jamison has it all as a rising star for the Washington Senators when Pearl Harbor changes everything. Driven by patriotism and family legacy, he enlists in the Army, leaving behind fame, fortune, and his secret affair with the married Kay Barlow. During the Battle of the Bulge, Jamison's unit makes a heroic stand near Bastogne against overwhelming German forces. He earns a Silver Star, but the brutal carnage leaves invisible scars that no medal can heal.
Returning home, Jamison fights to reclaim his playing career while battling haunting memories. He struggles with explosive rage and heavy drinking, and when Kay tries to rekindle their romance, she discovers a man fundamentally changed by war. As Jamison pushes away those who love him, can he find the courage to face one last battle that will determine his fate?
The Batter's Box is a powerful work of historical fiction that shines a spotlight on a neglected chapter of wartime sacrifice. With vivid detail and emotional depth, Andy Kutler has crafted an unforgettable story that honors our veterans and the resilience of the human spirit.
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