The 26th Man

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The 26th Man: One Minor League Pitcher's Pursuit of a Dream is a book written by Steve Fireovid and Mark Winegardner. It was published by Macmillan Publishing Company in 1991. The book is written in the form of a journal, and recounts Fireovid's experiences with the Indianapolis Indians during the 1990 season. The book documents an older player's struggle to receive major league consideration, the difficulties associated with being a young prospect, and the hardships of balancing a family life with a career in baseball.

Several notable names are discussed in the book, including: Scott Anderson, John Boles, Peter Gammons, Joe Kerrigan, Howard Farmer, Mel Rojas, and Todd Van Poppel.