In his latest book, Nicholas R.W. Henning moves from baseball
fiction to a true journey of discovery. Through American contacts
developed over the years, the author tracks down Australian players
currently honing their talents and aiming for the Majors; he also
meets a fascinating range of people connected with professional
baseball: players, administrators, broadcasters and fans. Henning's
meetings with Australian players reveal how they adapt to living
far from home and playing in the back-blocks of the country, always
hoping that their big day will come. The author's interviews
provide insights into the motivations and backgrounds of these
talented and determined young players. In the final section of the
book, the author takes a critical yet affectionate look at
Australian baseball today and how it might develop in the future.
He acknowledges the largely unsung giants of the local game,
including those pioneers who were the first to play professionally
in the US. His analysis includes a number of practical suggestions
for nurturing a game which has endured too many booms and busts in
its long history in Australia. Through the accounts of his travels
and his critical but constructive survey of the local game shines a
constant theme: Henning's deep love for the game and his remarkable
knowledge of it.
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