Peter Scariano

In The Wilson A2000, Peter Scariano takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the dusty fields of 1950's Chicago, where dreams were born under the hum of summer games and the crack of wooden bats. At the center of it all lies the legendary Wilson A2000 baseball glove a symbol of excellence, desire, and the sacred bond between fathers, sons, and teammates.

Told through heartfelt memories and vividly drawn childhood experiences, this coming-of-age memoir weaves together grit, humor, heartbreak, and triumph. From impromptu prairie ballgames and neighborhood rivalries to high-stakes tryouts and bittersweet championships, Scariano reflects on growing up in a working-class family, chasing glory with his twin brother, and the lifelong search for the glove that defined his youth.