The Art of Fielding: A Novel

by Chad Harbach

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The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach is a novel about a college baseball team and their experiences on and off the field. The story centers around talented shortstop Henry Skrimshander, who becomes obsessed with the writings of a mysterious baseball player named Aparicio Rodriguez. With the help of his teammates, Skrimshander develops into an outstanding player, but his obsession with Rodriguez leads to a downfall that affects everyone around him. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, and the impact of role models.

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