Double Played

Sliding into second base, Chad Green felt his left knee explode in pain, and his life changed forever. Chad is a major league baseball player. He's played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds for the last eight years. He has had problems with his left knee for most of the season.He woke up in the hospital, where he met his Orthopedic surgeon, Doctor Graham. He explains to Chad the damage done to his left knee. It's extensive. He needs surgery to repair the torn ACL and clean up other areas of the knee. Even when he has the surgery, there is a strong possibility that he won't play baseball again. Digesting the bad news, his physical therapist introduces herself as she enters his room. Sue Tillis is a Christian, single, attractive young woman, and when they shake hands, something goes between them. They both felt it. The story revolves around Chad and Sue. They are both shy about dating, and the early days of their relationship are awkward. If rehabbing his knee with Sue was hard enough, he has problems with Joe Wilkens, his shortstop replacement for the Reds. Joe is trying to get the Red's fans to forget who Chad Green is through his arrogant and smug attitude. How will Chad deal with Joe Wilkins? Will he play baseball again? Will he find his true love with Sue Tillis?I understand Chad's emotions about his future as a baseball player and the question, what do I do after baseball? I played baseball for many years as a catcher. Chad must decide between his first love, baseball, and his newfound love, Sue Tillis.

Pages: 262, Hardcover, WestBow Press