The novel follows several fictitious members of the modern-day New York Mets, particularly right fielder John Barr.

The book portrays the Mets as a perennial pennant contender, and follows the team through one particular season, with flashbacks.

Mets Pitchers Coaches Press Corps Others Publishers Weekly noted that while the book had a predictable ending and "uneven", awkward writing, Baker had "an undeniable feel" for the interactions between the baseball players, and was capable of "flashes of quick wit".

[1] Kirkus Reviews stated that while the book was "baseball as it's meant to be", Barr's backstory was "somber, overripe [...] Freudian glop" that did not fit the theme.

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