Infield Hit by Thomas J. Dygard is a very good book. The story is about a boy named Hal Stevens whose father played in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Hal’s parents were not together and they were constantly moving to different states. Hal played baseball, but always gets frustrated because everyone expected him to be a power hitter and a good third basemen like his father. Hal didn’t have the strength to follow in his father’s footsteps. Hal eventually got a fresh start but then his father started problems again. After reading Dygard’s story entitled Infield Hit it’s clear that the literary elements characterization, conflict, and theme add drama, excitement, and a better understanding to the story. Characterization is a key element to