The Hitting Zone by half_empty

Thx for the update

Brothers, does it contain a romantic subplot??

This may have been the only novel I read that made me tear up several times, that isn't focused on death, but on the character's growth, his fears and anxiety, his life, and the relief when the problem is resolved.

I suggest this! Especially if you like reading sports novels like me! It's enlightening and entertaining. Introduces you to baseball, and is a good read!

If you are interested in sports novels or not, this is one you must read. The character development has depth and growth. All the characters have a purpose, and you wouldn't be able to forget them. I have this novel about three times but, I still tear up when reading. The author does a wonderful job introducing each character to the story's plot. But, It has the slowest update rate in the world.
Above all, It is an absolute must-read.

This is a great novel, only real complaint is the glacial update pace in the last 6+ months or so.
Highly recommended for everyone but especially if you have any interest in Slice or Life and/or baseball.

This is by FAR the best webnovel in terms of character depth and growth. Nothing else comes close. I probably teared up over 10 times within the first 300 or so chapters because the author really nails how anxiety and relief feel.
On a sidenote: also the slowest novel I've read, time wise. A little over 9 months(?) in 800 or so chapters.

Overall: Absolute must read. You dont even have to understand the baseball parts, they are just the strawberry on top.

really good sports novel. Character growth is top tier.

the author knows the game quite well which is fun to read