"The Young Pitcher" is a novel written by Zane Grey, an American author best known for his Western novels. However, "The Young Pitcher" is not one of his typical Westerns. Instead, it is a baseball novel aimed at young readers.“The Young Pitcher" follows the story of Ken Ward, a talented young baseball player who dreams of becoming a professional pitcher. The novel explores Ken's journey as he faces various challenges, both on and off the field, and strives to achieve his dreams. Throughout the story, Ken encounters setbacks, learns valuable lessons about sportsmanship, determination, and teamwork."The Young Pitcher" is part of a series of baseball-themed novels that Zane Grey wrote for young readers, including "The Red Headed Outfield and Other Baseball Stories" (1920) and "The Short Stop" (1909).