Chapter 28
Mitsuru Hanagata, the genius little league pitcher. He injured his shoulder in a little league match and withdrew from baseball. His shoulder should have healed, but in a match against the a baseball club full of hooligans, he realises that his shoulder is permantly injured. He will never be able to pitch again. So he turns to becoming a genius batter instead!
Chapter 17
**"Hyuma, be a big giant star!"**This is the story of Hyuma Hoshi , a hot-blooded boy who endures intense, blo*** training in response to his father's wish!Adapted into Anime twice once in 1968, lasting 182 episodes and again in 1977(As Shin Star of the Giants with a follow-up), lasting a total of 75 episodes. Numerous Anime films were also produced as well as an OVA featuring a crossover with Tezuka's Atom, directed by Gundam's Yoshiyuki Tomino.---- **Won the 8th Kodansha Children's Manga Award in 1967**