What is a good short summary for the book long shot by mike lupica?

it is about a 14 year old kid named Zach who when his dad dies looks for answers as to why it happened.as this happens he starts to discover some super human abilities passed from dad down the family tree. Zach and Kate his best friend set out for answers not only about his dads death but hi powers too.but little does he realize someone is after him and his abilities