{"product_id":"in-the-pivot-mike-maloni-9781634103077","title":"In The Pivot: A Sequel to Shortstop: Where Grace and Power Collide!","description":"Frank Lido Jr. is back at bat in this wonderfully entertaining and long-awaited sequel to \u003cem\u003eShortstop, Where Grace and Power Collide!, \u003c\/em\u003e a powerhouse novel that looks at baseball on both coasts. The story introduces Frank as both a champion baseball player and a family man, as he works his way up the ranks in major league baseball with the Boston Red Sox organization.Frank is the captain of his team. It's undeniable that his love for both the game and his family produces the work ethic and responsibility that bring him along a more mature path to being a team hero.At age 26, Frank believes in giving back, as well as winning baseball games. But before he can do that, he goes through the pain of rejection, making the tough yet honorable decisions that cause him to care beyond his batting average or fielding percentage.Discover the ties that bind in baseball, which includes friends, family, fans, and teammates. Go Sox!\u003cstrong\u003e(About the Author)\u003c\/strong\u003eMike Maloni's previous five novels with Strategic Book Publishing include: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eShortstop: Where Grace and Power Collide!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOwl Nation: \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Soccer Story\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefenseman: A Hockey Player's Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenn State Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOlympic Gold: The Drive for Five\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eThe author resides in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He attended Keene State College in 1987-1988, before transferring to Northeastern University and Boston University. He has overcome the debilitating effects of mental illness to write his books. A fan of many sports, he also loves music, photography, and writing. \"My next book will be about the Springfield Thunderbirds, our American Hockey League team.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Maloni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1634103076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634103077\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Strategic Book Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d","brand":"Mike Maloni","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520564969727,"sku":"9781634103077","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b54adf47-ff0c-4b64-a6af-0a06b4a19b82.jpg?v=1762885845","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/in-the-pivot-mike-maloni-9781634103077","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}