Won in the Ninth

Mathewson Foundation Edition (Annotated with Additional Illustrations)

By: Christy Mathewson

Narrated by: Eddie Frierson

The first of a series of boys’ stories on sports to be known as the Matty Books by Christopher Mathewson.

It is a college story about baseball. The hero is a fine young fellow whom many fans will at once think they recognize as a popular player. He enters a big Eastern University from the far West and gets on the varsity team as an extra pitcher after many trying experiences. He then develops his natural position as a fielder, becomes a star, and wins a scholarship, which insures his education.

Throughout the story, the author describes thrilling moments of actual games, some wonderful catches, and gives many stories, some of them humorous, of famous players and games.

The description and playing characteristics of many of the hero’s teammates remind me of one of the famous players of the present day.

©1910, 2023 Eddie Frierson and The Mathewson Foundation (P)2023 Eddie Frierson, The Mathewson Foundation and DWAR38 Productions

Great piece of history!

Marvelous recording of Christy Mathewson's first of five fiction books for boys. Published in 1910 it is wonderful to have this terrific audiobook production available. A really fun listen. Thank you Mathewson Foundation!