half_empty

After a near death experience thanks to his own mother, Jake Hollander has an adverse reaction to people, baseball, and family. His feeling of abandonment is slowly lost thanks to his foster family, The Atkins. They take him in and change his mind about everything. He becomes more open, better at baseball, and craves for family. Slowly all wishes are granted. 

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The Hitting Zone

"Yea, what about the rest of us?" Dave shoved Kyle away from the group.

Mr. Cameron laughed. "The list should be out after the New Year. I don't know everyone's ranking, but I've heard Jake's name thrown around a lot. With his batting average leading your league, and a few others, it's hard not to put him in the top player prospects. Especially with the CIF win and rookie of the year award."

"Your fielding is probably holding you back from the number one spot." Noah told me honestly.

"And your ugly baserunning." Kyle joked.

"Don't forget your small size." Dave added. "They'll hold that against you. For now. Once they see the homers you're dealing out, I'm sure it'll change."

"I bet Garret is number one now that Zeke is graduated." Noah said thoughtfully. "If Jake is in the top three, then I'm sure a double threat like Garret has to be above him. He can hit and pitch."

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