Out of My League: A Rookie's Survival in the Bigs
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Out of My League
By Dirk Hayhurst
It's hard to believe that a person so modest and self-effacing as Dirk Hayhurst could ever dream of becoming a big league ballplayer. But those dreams are the subject of Hayhurst's auto-biographical book "Out of My League."
The book illuminates not only Hayhurst's struggles but the heartbreaking ups and downs of other minor league hopefuls as they strive to make The Bigs . It's not a pretty picture, quite gross at times.
Hayhurst has a great sense of humour and he's painfully honest about his shortcomings and hang-ups as a ballplayer and about his less than ideal family life. The result is an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and never giving up in pursuit of one's goals. After finally reaching the big leagues, however briefly, he realizes that's not all that life is about; that family life is far more important and that his real talent is as a writer.
This is Hayhurst's second book. I can't wait to read his first - The Bullpen Gospels.
Barry Francis
By Dirk Hayhurst
It's hard to believe that a person so modest and self-effacing as Dirk Hayhurst could ever dream of becoming a big league ballplayer. But those dreams are the subject of Hayhurst's auto-biographical book "Out of My League."
The book illuminates not only Hayhurst's struggles but the heartbreaking ups and downs of other minor league hopefuls as they strive to make The Bigs . It's not a pretty picture, quite gross at times.
Hayhurst has a great sense of humour and he's painfully honest about his shortcomings and hang-ups as a ballplayer and about his less than ideal family life. The result is an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and never giving up in pursuit of one's goals. After finally reaching the big leagues, however briefly, he realizes that's not all that life is about; that family life is far more important and that his real talent is as a writer.
This is Hayhurst's second book. I can't wait to read his first - The Bullpen Gospels.
Barry Francis
Format:Hardcover
I didn't think it could get any better than Bullpen Gospels, but somehow Dirk managed to do it. I had this shipped to me in HK, because I couldn't wait for it, and I'm so happy I did. The stories about sharing an apartment and the neighbours next door are classic! Once I actually figure out how to get "Wild Pitches" onto my iPad, I will plough through that one too. I messaged Dirk via Facebook about releasing it on iTunes Canada, and he instructed me how to get it through various apps. Unfortunately, I'm just as bad at technology as his Grandmother is at tact. I think the only one happy about me not figuring this out is my fiancee who doesn't need to hear, "hey honey listen to this" a hundred times. She's never read the book but she's listened to most of the audio book as narrated by me in my best Dirk Hayhurst voice....
By stewart orr
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Out of My League was a good book on the struggles of a baseball player in the minor leagues trying to make it to the big leagues. It gave some insight in trying to balance family life with the expectations of a baseball player and trying to live up to everyones expectations.
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An entertaining sequel, though not as good as the original
Dirk Hayhurst is a very entertaining author who should not be underestimated.
He seems to have an intricate knowledge of the type of experiences and interpersonal... Read more
He seems to have an intricate knowledge of the type of experiences and interpersonal... Read more
Published 3 months ago by shibubu
4.0 out of 5 stars
An entertaining read
I never EVER read sports books - and I really liked this one (My son read it and I thought I'd give it a look). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr.S.
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A League of his own...
Great Book. I enjoyed the Bullpen Gospels but this was better. Great peek into the life of a major leaguer and he notes the same kind of things I would if I somehow got there. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Harris Macklin
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Poor read
Not interesting, not funny, a total waste of time and money! How he ever got to write more than one book is beyond me.
Published 6 months ago by J. Blair
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Awesome
A fantastic book even if you are not a baseball fan. I loved the first book and was thrilled with Out Of my League. Eagerly awaiting his 3rd book.
Published 13 months ago by Pyzer9930
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book about baseball that non-baseball fans will love too!
Following in the footsteps of Bullpen Gospels, Dirk Hayhurst honestly, openly and humorously shares his experiences as a minor league baseball player. Read more
Published 13 months ago by bluejaysgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I bought this book the day it came out, and couldn't put it down. Even called in sick to work one day, as I was too wrapped up in it to let it go! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark Hein
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