This emotional heart-felt story, written by renowned sportswriter Mike Lupica of the New York Daily News, focuses on father-son relationships and sacrifice for the good of the team. With his first book since his #1 New York Times bestseller Heat, Lupica delivers a home-run!

This fast-paced sports drama follows the challenges faced by 14-year old star shortstop Hutch Hutchinson. His love of baseball is put to the test with the arrival of competing shortstop and stronger player "D-Will." This further complicates Hutch's tense relationship with his father, himself a former shortstop and disappointed minor leaguer. This attention-grabbing tale relates positive lessons learned about baseball, team, and father relationships.

A fun read for adults and kids alike, The Big Field is an engaging story. With baseball lingo and strategy, reference to current sports heroes, moral dilemmas, and family relationships, this book has it all. A perfect gift between fathers and sons or for anyone with a love for the game ages 10 to 110!