Ila Jane Borders, despite formidable obstacles, became a Little League prodigy, MVP of her otherwise all-male middle- school and high- school teams, the first woman awarded a baseball scholarship, and the first to pitch and win a complete men's collegiate game. Source notes. Black-and-white photo insert. Foreword by Mike Veeck
Title alpha Making My Pitch: A Woman's Baseball Odyssey
Category Sports and Recreation High
Pages Count 264
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Ila Jane Borders (1975– ). Women baseball players. Baseball pitchers. LGBT athletes. Sexism in sports.
Lexile 920L
Trim Size 6 1/2" x 9 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-03-31
JLG Release Date Jul 2017
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
Sports and Recreation High
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection includes exciting books focused on athlete experiences, competition, and the broader culture of sports and recreation. Featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction, selections explore sports through personal stories, real-world perspectives, and a range of activities that reflect the different ways teens engage with sports. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.