Jim Pransky, ’84, former baseball coach at St. Bonaventure (1982-1985), has had several new books published. “A Year in the Life of a Baseball Player” and “Sarah and the Scout” are novels that have a baseball theme, address several layers of family life and friendships, and examine the game behind the scenes.
His newest book, “Austin, Pa.’s Major Leaguer,” tells the story of Mark Corey, one of 18 graduates of Austin High School in 1992. This book traces Mark’s determined, but detoured trek to baseball’s big leagues. It’s a tale of one family’s love, guidance and support, but it also recognizes residents living in sparsely populated villages and towns in northern Pennsylvania and the role that youth athletics plays in the morale and fabric of a small community.
Pransky retired from professional scouting last fall after 26 years. He worked for the Astros, Athletics, Reds, Rays and Rockies
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