Wild Pitches:
Extra Innings From Out of My League
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4.5 • 20 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"Dirk Hayhurst has done it again. . .Turns out he's a starter and a closer." —Tim Kurkjian, ESPN
As a major and not-so-major league pitcher, Dirk Hayhurst has learned to master more than striking out batters. While waiting for his name to be called in the bullpen, he honed his gifts as a storyteller, one the New York Times calls the "best writer in a baseball uniform." In this often hilarious collection of adventures on and off the diamond, Dirk details the intricacies of pulling off an epic team prank, even if it's at his own expense; the art of creating the perfect professional baseball nickname; his comically ineffective attempts at writing romance novels; and the bizarre tale in which a bear gets punched in the face (yes, really). No matter how wild his story, Dirk proves once again he knows that it's all in the delivery.
"I find his writing both entertaining and thought provoking. . .unlike his fastball." —Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star
"Dirk Hayhurst writes about baseball in a unique way. Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious." —Bob Costas
"Hayhurst delivers an entertaining story for more than just sports fans." —Jordan Bastian, MLB.com
"Hayhurst explains life in the minors and the major leagues like you've never read it before." —J. J. Cooper, Baseball America
"Insight and humor from the pitcher's mound." —Businessweek
51,300 Words.
Customer Reviews
Good way to get fired up for Spring Training
With his unique perspective and style, Mr. Hayhurst has once again knocked a novel out of the park.
Have read the first two books multiple times and this was once again a book I couldn't put down (or whatever the iBooks equivalent would be). Very easy to follow along and piece into the first two books' storyline.
With both comedy in the form of an angry Black Friday customer/clubhouse hijinks as well as thought-provoking material (the Jody Gerut section and chapter written by his wife) provide an excellent read.
Wild Pitches - Dirk Hayhurst
Another enticing read that made me laugh hysterically at the idea of visualization of some of the stories being told by Dirk Hayhurst. I have read all of his books and must confess that if he writes another, I will buy and read it too. Even though, I've never met Dirk or Bonnie, I feel like a crazy part of their relationship through reading the stories of their lives. To me, the most impressive part of this (and the other books) is how Dirk is able to clearly portray the imagery of the life that he has chosen. He has been blessed with a truly special woman, in Bonnie. Dirk is intelligent and a free-thinker and a good author. Thanks Dirk!