The Art of Fielding

Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience—classics which will endure for generations to come.

Henry Skrimshander, newly arrived at college, shy and out of his depth, has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz—who champions the talents of others at the expense of his own. And Owen, Henry’s clever, charismatic, gay roommate, has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy.

Pella, the 23-year-old daughter of the college president, has returned home after a failed marriage, determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father, a confirmed bachelor, has fallen desperately in love himself.

Then, one fateful day, Henry makes a mistake—misthrows a ball. And everything changes…

The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach intricately weaves together the lives of these characters, creating a captivating narrative about the ambitions and pitfalls of striving for greatness.