{"product_id":"the-ninth-man-paperback","title":"The Ninth Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan a woman make it to the Major Leagues?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twenty-five year old Casey Collins is somewhat of an anomaly. She is the only woman playing men's minor league baseball. When a series of events causes Casey to jump two divisions from Class A to Class AAA, it puts her one step away from the majors, and places her on a national stage. Sparking a nationwide debate, it asks the question, 'Can a woman compete in a man's sport at this level?' In a cross between \u003ci\u003eBull Durham\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA League Of Their Own\u003c\/i\u003e, follow this incredible young woman as she struggles to overcome politics, sexism and the athletic challenges of competing in a male dominated sport. The Ninth Man has it all - action, humor, romance, as well as a collection of great one liner's: \"The term Baseball Player is not gender specific,\" \"A woman's place is at home - home plate that is,\" and \"Hasta La Baseball, Baby!\"  \u003ci\u003eThe Ninth Man\u003c\/i\u003e is entertaining and uplifting, and presents a scenario that is sure to spark debate on whether a woman will someday cross the boundaries and make it to the major leagues. The Ninth Man - it's about more than baseball.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68309159870687,"sku":"9781410718587","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/KRLTaiK-QR9781410718587.webp?v=1793051495","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-ninth-man-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}