Baseball Joe at Yale by Lester Chadwick is a heartwarming story about a young baseball player named Joe Matson who journeys to Yale University to further his education and continue playing the sport he loves. As Joe navigates the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, he faces adversity on and off the field but never loses sight of his goals.

The author does a great job of capturing the camaraderie and competitive spirit of college baseball, while also highlighting the importance of determination, teamwork, and perseverance. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become emotionally invested in Joe's journey.

Overall, Baseball Joe at Yale is a charming and inspirational coming-of-age story that will appeal to both sports enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good underdog tale. Chadwick's writing is engaging and the plot is well-paced, making it a quick and enjoyable read for all ages. Whether you're a baseball fan or not, this book is sure to leave you feeling motivated and uplifted.

Book Description:
"Baseball Joe" Matson's great ambition is to become a professional baseball pitcher. The Baseball Joe series follows his career as he seeks to attain his goal. In this volume, Joe follows the wishes of his parents and attends college, and seeks to join the Yale University varsity baseball nine. Much to his disappointment, he finds that he cannot immediately do so, due to a Yale rule barring Freshmen from placement on the varsity. We follow his college adventures through his first and second years, with emphasis on his trials in making the team in year two, including the attempts of a rival pitcher to keep him off the team. Lester Chadwick is one of dozens of house pseudonyms created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate in the early to mid 1900's, to "author" children's series. Contract writers were hired to write the books in the series under the various names, usually multiple writers contributing volumes to a particular series. Howard R. Garis is thought to have ghost-written most, if not all, of the 14-volume Baseball Joe series. - Summary by Donald Cummings