The reader will see how lawyers from both sides go back and forth on this case. 'Kasselman, a former attorney, certainly knows baseball and the legal world. '' Robert D'Angelo Tampa Herald sports writer and blogger of thirty years. He switches sports metaphors in one passage, writing that 'after some heavy-duty breathing on the couch, just shy of the goal posts, Jamie headed back home. but the romantic subplot between Jaime and Barbara is a good diversion from the legal battles in the courtroom, and Kasselman writes it in a sly, winking style. It's a fascinating read, and if you've ever wondered how a grand jury works, this is a good way to find out. For the first time, the question of prosecution becomes real.' Kasselman uses his legal expertise to take the reader through the grand jury process, with prosecutor Jaime Brooks assuming the lead role. Did he compromise his moral compass for the team's honor? What was in his heart when he threw the fatal pitch?Ī 'thought-provoking novel that combines baseball and legal themes' and 'a fascinating read' - when the question of criminality is first raised, 'that's where A Pitch for Justice takes off. Should the pitch have been handled by the baseball commissioner, or was it a crime to be prosecuted in the courts?Ī Pitch for Justice examines the unwritten rules of baseball on the twenty-year-old rookie who threw the pitch, the game itself, and our legal system. What began as a feud between two teams ends in a national spectacle and a sensational trial when the pitcher is investigated for murder.īrooks must confront a possible criminal conspiracy among team members, an uncompromising widow bent on avenging her husband's death, corruption in the grand jury, and a national debate over the inherent risks of baseball and the accountability of its players.

A Pitch For Justice by Harold Kasselman an e-book by thefaunster A Pitch For Justice by Harold Kasselman an e-book by thefaunster Category:Ī Pitch For Justice by Harold Kasselman an e-bookĪfter a Major League Baseball player dies from a ball intentionally thrown at his head by a rookie pitcher, it is up to veteran prosecutor Jaime Brooks to investigate the matter and handle the prosecution.

A Pitch for Justice by Harold Kasselman