Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1580
Points per Word
0.000316
Page Count
40
Points per Page
0.0125
Description
Max Patkin was pitching in the minor leagues when he was forced to leave his dreams behind. He joined the navy and eventually was able to play again while in the military. This time he was able to pitch against superstar Joe DiMaggio.