The Hitting Zone

After a near death experience thanks to his own mother, Jake Hollander has an adverse reaction to people, baseball, and family. His feeling of abandonment is slowly lost thanks to his foster family, The Atkins. They take him in and change his mind about everything. He becomes more open, better at baseball, and craves for family. Slowly all wishes are granted. Instagram: @writerhalf_empty https://www.patreon.com/half_empty ~~The Last Curve can be found there, a short story about Rhys Please read on Webnovel! **Names, faces, and places aren’t real. A work of fiction. Nonetheless, it is my work of fiction so please don’t post it without permission. *I have used school names that do exist though, but I would like everyone to know that I have no affiliation with them. Nor do my views reflect their views. **Also, I bought the royalty-free license for my cover. Which means I can use it without having to pay royalties. If you have any questions, comment on my latest chapter or reach me on discord.

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Tryout Results (1)

As expected, I sighed to myself as I walked back to the dugout. That station was my biggest weakness. We had just finished the baserunning and stealing at the JV field, and I definitely flunked. At most, maybe they would give me a D-. I did try after all. Effort has to count for something.

Garret and Tanner were still snickering with each other at my expense. My slides were uncoordinated and ugly, and running wasn't my strong suit.

"Dang, it's really a wonder how you made the varsity team to begin with." Garret laughed. "If you didn't hit my own pitching, I'd want you off the team too. At least you provide comedic relief now."

I started to fast walk, trying to distance myself from the pair.

"Aw! No need to be embarrassed, Jakey!" Garret called out after me.

"Leave the poor kid alone." Tanner said between laughs. "Can't you see that he's had a hard day."

I hurried to the dugout and rushed to my bag.

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