Frank Amoroso at the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend
Frank Amoroso is scheduled to appear at the Ninth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend, a free event that welcomes the public to explore the intersection of sport, myth and history in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The gathering will showcase Amoroso's newly released fantasy novel, "Ode to the Baseball Gods: Epic Battle in Hot Springs," a work that reimagines the 1926 baseball season through a supernatural lens.
Set against the backdrop of Hot Springs in 1926, the novel places a baseball team coached by Babe Ruth in direct confrontation with a squad led by Al Capone. The narrative weaves historical figures such as John McGraw and Shoeless Joe Jackson into a story where five deities secretly govern the sport, adding a layer of mythic intrigue to the on‑field drama.
Myth Meets the Majors
Beyond the novel, the weekend will host talks by a roster of baseball legends, including Fred McGriff, Jack Morris, Dave "Smoke" Stewart, Dale Murphy, Bill "Spaceman" Lee and Al Hrabosky. Their insights promise to connect the fictional showdown with the real‑world legacy of the game, offering attendees a unique perspective on how history and imagination can intertwine.
The program also features a baseball card show, giving collectors a chance to browse rare memorabilia while engaging with the broader baseball community. The Society for American Baseball Research, an organization dedicated to preserving the sport’s rich past, is listed as a partner, underscoring the event’s commitment to both scholarly and fan‑driven exploration of baseball culture.