Recommended Reading: Bawson Edition
Here’s a list of some of my must read fan fiction featuring my favorite couple from Pitch, Ginny Baker and Mike Lawson, also known as Bawson. This is just the first list. There will definitely be more to come.
A better man might by lowriseflare, threeguesses The day Mike realizes he’s actively looking for Baker’s ass in the dugout is the day he decides he should probably stop slapping it.
And maybe that was love by oddlyfamiliar Ginny and Mike try their hand at something new. Turns out they're definitely both into it.
Breaking the Code by Bawsanity (CrowsGirl15) AU - Ginny is the hot new pitcher called up by the San Diego Padres. Mike Lawson is the aging catcher for the Dodgers, and Ginny’s childhood idol/crush. What begins as some help between rivals is complicated by a desperate move at the trade deadline.
Catching nothing all the time by lowriseflare, threeguesses Two things happen the morning after Mike fucks Ginny Baker in Chicago.
Challenges by lawofavgs His smirk is bordering on predatory as he meets her halfway, stopping just shy of touching her. “Girl I’m seeing, she’s insatiable. Can’t get enough of me. Loves to make sure I know who I belong to.”Her snort makes his smile grow. Allowing herself to draw her fingers lightly over his chest, she tilts her head to the side. “You sound pretty confident.”“With good reason.”
Dinner with Friends (and Fools) by mikeginsanity(blahblahwahwah) Mike has to deal with seeing his ex-wife and her fiance at a dinner with friends. But he doesn't have to face it alone.
If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand by oddlyfamiliar Mike accidentally finds Ginny's sex toy and asks for a demonstration.(aka, Ginny and Mike think they can just do this the once and then pretend it never happened. Watch how wrong they are.)
Just Another One of Mike's Girls by 2shytheshippy Spinoff from "The What in the How and Why." AU. Ginny chooses the dress.After Rachel leaves Mike, he develops a reputation due to his fondness for groupies. So, it comes as a surprise to the team when he asks Blip to bring his new girlfriend over for couples night. Their no turns into a yes when Evelyn overhears the Mike and Ginny and, from there, the Sanders and Padres soon realize that there's more to their relationship than the initially believed.
The Littlest Padre by MagicInHerMadness Collection of loosely linked Bawson family one shots
my heart stops when you look at me (just one touch now baby i believe) by fortunatedaughter She comes to resent the words – Look what we got here. Ginny Baker, in the flesh. What the fuck does that even mean, her being there, somewhere, in the flesh? She’s not important; no matter what her Pop hopes will happen with baseball when she finally masters that screwball.orthe soulmate au no one asked for.
Returning the Favor by Bawsanity (CrowsGirl15) After Ginny gives him one of his ultimate fantasies, Mike decides to return the favor. Part 2 of Bawson Fantasies
Seasons of Love by Writeonthrough (Schroederplayspiano) The year Mike Lawson decides is his last he’ll spend with to his first love, baseball, is the first he’ll spend with his last love, Ginny Baker:When Mike announces his plans to retire at the end of next baseball season, Ginny’s and Mike’s implicit plans for their future romantic relationship are finally acted upon, causing the couple to figure a way to have a personal relationship while leading their team to victory. A love story told in four parts.
Sink or Swim by Bawsanity (CrowsGirl15) Mike and Ginny have been sneaking around, and she finds out he has a fantasy of taking her in the team showers. After a particularly hard game for him, she decides to make that fantasy come true. Part 1 of Bawson Fantasies
Slow Like Honey by neogenesis85 It takes time. A lot of it. It's just sad that everyone else around them knows how this is going to end, can predict the play-by-play and make good money off the bets, but the two of them keep dancing around what's inevitable. Or, the five times someone else notices how gone Ginny and Mike are for each other, and the times they finally figure it out themselves.
Tell Me What You Want by Bullpen_Antics The team becomes aware of Ginny's secret tattoo.
there's no place like home by darlinginmyway Mike's grandmother is having her 90th birthday party, and he needs a girlfriend for the weekend.
These are the practice oaths by lowriseflare, threeguesses In the wildcard game against the Mets, Ginny pitches maybe the most beautiful game of baseball Mike’s ever seen. Part 1 of The box of multiple universes
Traffic Stop by MagicInHerMadness Ginny meets Mike when he gives her a ticket. It should be the start of an argument but things take an interesting turn.
Unofficial Member of the Team by Bullpen_Antics Ginny wears a sweater and people lose their shit.
Why we call it playing catch by lowriseflare, threeguesses Mike’s last game as professional MLB player takes place on the first of October, a tidy, subdued win against Arizona that sends the Padres into the offseason with an uninspiring 71 game record. Ginny doesn’t care.
As usual feel free to inbox me your own recs. I’m always on the lookout for good reads. Until next time. Enjoy!