Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship · Character

Al Heaton

Albert Heaton's son and a Catalpa batsman, whose first appearance at the plate draws applause and nerves in equal measure.

supporting

Also known as Alexander, young Heaton, Heaton

First appearance: Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship

As a supporting figure in Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship, Al Heaton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Replaces Ben Burton after the treachery is uncovered.

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Al Heaton steps to the bat amid a rustle of welcome from the crowded seats, admitting to Larry that he felt 'a little shaky' before the crowd braced his muscles. He drives a hard ball to right field only to see it neatly captured, part of the Catalpas' frustrating early innings against the Calumets' pitching. His jitters and his effort capture what it costs young men of standing to prove themselves on the diamond before neighbors and family.

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Character Web

27 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Family
Other

Character groups

Catalpas team and supporters
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as the entire town of Catalpa is gripped by fever…

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Relationships

Larry Boyne
friendship · positive
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared… How this plays out →
Ben Burton
friendship · positive
Albert Heaton
family · positive
Larry Boyne
friendship · positive
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared… How this plays out →
Larry Boyne
friendship · positive
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared… How this plays out →
Albert Heaton
family · positive
Ben Burton
friendship · positive

Larry Boyne
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared baseball experiences.
Ben Burton
Al and Ben are teammates and friends, working together to strengthen the baseball club.
Albert Heaton
Al and Albert Heaton are brothers, sharing a close familial bond and often playing together on the team.
Larry Boyne
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared baseball experiences.
Larry Boyne
Al Heaton is a teammate and friend of Larry, sharing a strong bond through their shared baseball experiences.
Albert Heaton
Al and Albert Heaton are brothers, sharing a close familial bond and often playing together on the team.
Ben Burton
Al and Ben are teammates and friends, working together to strengthen the baseball club.

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Al Heaton appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Our Baseball Club and How It Won the Championship
Replaces Ben Burton after the treachery is uncovered.
II: A Scrub Game
Stalwart catcher for the Catalpas; described as tall, shapely, with bright brown eyes; plays a key role in the game.
Notes of Preparation
Assists Bill Van Orman in inspecting the fair grounds; his withdrawal from the team is noted.
VI: An Interesting Episode
Warns Larry about Ben Burton's underhandedness and jealousy over Alice Howell.
A Turn of the Tide
Sick at home with fever-and-ague; devastated by the team's defeat; sends a message through his brother Dan to defend the nine.
X: How the Good News Came
Sends bulletins from the Diamond Field in Galena, keeping the town informed and excited.
After the Victory
Sent a glowing telegraph dispatch to Catalpa announcing the victory; departs with Larry and Hiram for dinner.

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