Description: She's a therapist helping a struggling pitcher get out of his brain and into his body. She doesn't expect him to affect her head and heart in equal measure.
Valley, a dedicated sports psychologist, returns to baseball after her father's death to treat the skeptical members of the San Francisco Seals--especially former ace pitcher Cal "Kansas" Monte whose yips represent a startling disconnect between his mind and body. But when the two accidentally fall for each other, it turns out to be the curveball of their lives.Brief description: Frankie Caracciolo is a writer and father who lives in Brooklyn by way of Queens. A lifelong Mets fan, he knows something about loving what breaks your heart. Off Season is his debut novella.