{"product_id":"mitch-harris-michael-s-westerman-9798292899082","title":"Mitch Harris: The War Veteran Who Became a Major League Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe traded a glove for a gun. Then picked the glove back up-and made history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitch Harris\u003c\/b\u003e had every reason to chase his dream of becoming a Major League pitcher. He had the talent. He had the fire. And when the St. Louis Cardinals drafted him, the dream was finally within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut instead of running to the stadium, Mitch answered a different call.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe chose to serve his country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just another sports story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the powerful, true journey of a young man who left behind fame and fortune to become a \u003cb\u003eLieutenant in the U.S. Navy\u003c\/b\u003e, serving on warships in some of the world's most dangerous waters. He didn't just put his baseball dream on hold-he risked never getting it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, against all odds, after nearly five years at sea, Harris came back-not just to baseball, but to the biggest stage in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when he stepped onto the mound for the \u003cb\u003eSt. Louis Cardinals\u003c\/b\u003e, he became the \u003cb\u003efirst Naval Academy graduate in 94 years to pitch in the Major Leagues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is \u003cb\u003ea story of courage, sacrifice, second chances, and unshakable belief.\u003c\/b\u003e It will inspire anyone who's ever had to take the long road, anyone who's had to make hard choices, and anyone who's ever dared to dream big while staying true to their values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside This Book, You'll Discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ The emotional story of a boy from North Carolina with big league dreams\u003cbr\u003e✅ Why Mitch chose to serve his country at the peak of his baseball career\u003cbr\u003e✅ The harsh reality of Navy life and the sacrifices he made\u003cbr\u003e✅ His powerful return to baseball after years of being away\u003cbr\u003e✅ What it took to become a Major League pitcher at 29, after nearly 5 years off the mound\u003cbr\u003e✅ A legacy that goes far beyond the game of baseball\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaseball lovers and sports fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary families and veterans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoy powerful true stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeens and young adults seeking inspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who believes in second chances\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not just a baseball story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a \u003cb\u003efaith-filled, fearless, and unforgettable journey\u003c\/b\u003e that will remind you that dreams are never lost-they just wait for the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael S. Westerman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798292899082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael S. Westerman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169793024255,"sku":"9798292899082","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mitch-harris-michael-s-westerman-9798292899082","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}