Hes the host of the john feinstein show on cbs sports radio and a washington post columnist. But, as feinstein makes clear both explicitly and with the telling detail and quote, it is a wholly different culture and a long way from the majors. John feinstein nine minor league baseball players, three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire share their stories of being in limbo, in a league where at any moment they could be called up. The books connective tissue is triplea baseball itself, minor league baseballs highest rung, a strange mix of upandcomers, hasbeens, almostweres and mightbeagains. Where nobody knows your name life in the minor leagues of. Where nobody knows your name by john feinstein a majorleaguer recalls long bus rides, showering in a shed and other perks of life in the minors. The book s connective tissue is triplea baseball itself, minor league baseball s highest rung, a strange mix of upandcomers, hasbeens, almostweres and mightbeagains.
Ron johnson, triplea manager john feinstein gave readers an. Where nobody knows your name audiobook, by john feinstein. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter. This is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs international league, one of the two aaa leagues, just. Explores the secretive innerworkings of the minor leagues through the stories of eight men who are living on the cusp of the dreamsome who have tasted major league success and some who have toiled for long careers. Mar 31, 2014 john feinstein, minor league baseball. Feb 25, 2014 now, turning his eye to our national pastime, sports journalist john feinstein explores the colorful and mysterious world of minorleague baseballa gateway through which all majorleague players pass in their careers. I just finishd reading the book, changeup mystery at the world series, by john feinstein. Where nobody knows your name minor league baseball is quintessentially american.
Life in the minor leagues of baseball by john feinstein. Chris schwinden, triplea pitcher if you dont like it here, do a better job. One of my favorite topics in baseball books, and sports books in general, is the process of getting to the top of the game. The prolific and bestselling feinstein here spends a year the 2012 season with the players and managers and others of the triple a international league, the apex of minorleague baseball. Baseball books from john feinstein, george christian. John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein. He is a member of naismith basketball hall of fame and the national sportswriters and sportscasters hall of fame. Life in the minor leagues of baseball by feinstein, john isbn. John also works for the washington post, the golf channel, sirius xm radio. Life in the minor leagues of baseball by john feinstein 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. R eading this book will make you fall in love with baseball all over.
When baseballs spring training begins, the dreams and hopes of players, managers. In this book, theres a long time minor league baseball player,nobert doyle, who has finally been called up to the bigs after so many years of minor league ball. Baseball s tough, and never tougher than at the triple a level. Mar 03, 2020 john feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. Some might think that life in triplea baseball is a disappointment. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on. Baseball books are everywhere the bookstore, airports, shopping malls, smartphones.
John feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. Feinstein takes readers down the dusty roads of minor league baseball with a. Nowadays reading books become more and more than want or need but also. Where nobody knows your name audiobook by john feinstein. Feinstein focuses on the careers of two managers, two outfielders, two pitchers. The life and troubled times of major league baseball. Jan 01, 2009 i just finishd reading the book, changeup mystery at the world series, by john feinstein. Where nobody knows your name by john feinstein penguin. Baseballs tough, and never tougher than at the triple a level. Life in the minor leagues of baseball john feinstein. John feinsteins where nobody knows your name chronicles life.
Where nobody knows your name john feinstein 9780385535946. Apr 06, 2015 john feinstein, who has a number of bestselling sports books to his name, goes behind the scenes of triplea baseball, which is just one step from the majors but a far different universe. While there obviously arent eight million stories, do the math. This is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs. Even after 10 years as a minor league umpire, mark lollo got to work only eight games in the big leagues in 2011, then retired after missing a close call at the plate on the last play of the 2012 minor league season. Feb 25, 2014 still, feinstein uncovers plenty of good information here, and its easy to root for those mentioned in where nobody knows your name. See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot.
When it comes to sports books, john feinstein is practically a oneman factory. That, in a nutshell, is the idea behind john feinsteins where nobody knows your name. His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. Life in the minor leagues of baseball audiobook written by john feinstein. Reading this book will make you fall in love with baseball all over. One of the bestselling sports writers of all time, john feinstein comes to doubleday with a major book on a littleunderstood aspect of our national pastime.
There are 30 major league ball clubs, each with at least five minor league affiliates, adding up to roughly 150 players per although thats a very fluid number when you factor in injuries. Minor league baseball is quintessentially american. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John feinstein, who has a number of bestselling sports books to his name, goes behind the scenes of triplea baseball, which is just one step from the majors but a far different universe. Mar 02, 2016 minor league baseball is quintessentially american.
His first ya mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award for mystery writing. Baseball books from john feinstein, george christian pappas. Now, turning his eye to our national pastime, sports journalist john feinstein explores the colorful and mysterious world of minorleague baseball a gateway through which all majorleague players pass in their careers. Nine minor league baseball players, three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire share their stories of being in limbo, in a league where at any moment they could be called up or back to the majors. He is a commentator on nprs morning edition, a regular on espns the sports reporters and a visiting professor of journalism at duke university. The author opens the door on minor league baseballs life, and many will want to take a peak inside. One of the bestselling sports writers of all time, john feinstein comes to doubleday with a major book on a littleunderstood. Mar 07, 2014 this is the world that john feinstein, one of our bestknown sportswriters, explores in his new book about the 2012 season of baseballs international league, one of the two aaa leagues, just.
Feinstein was born to a jewish family in new york city on july 28, 1956. The minors of baseball are for local fans a pleasant diversion, for those that follow the big league club, a source of hope and future stars. John feinstein takes the reader behind the curtain into the guarded world of the minor leagues, like no other writer can. So when i was asked by the sportswriter john feinstein to interview for a book on minorleague baseball, i initially balked. Now, turning his eye to our national pastime, sports journalist john feinstein explores the colorful and mysterious world of minorleague baseballa gateway through which all majorleague players pass in their careers.
The prolific and bestselling feinstein here spends a year the 2012 season with the players and managers and others of the triple a international league, the apex of minor league baseball. The author opens the door on minor league baseball s life, and many will want to take a peak inside. I mean really, john feinstein is a fantastic, wellrespected sports writer and hes tackling one of my favorite subjects in minor league baseball. This book is about the human characters of one season in aaa baseball. From raleigh to pawtucket, from lehigh valley to indianapolis and beyond, where nobody knows your name gives readers an intimate look at a baseball world not normally seen by the fans. And john feinstein, as always, wonderful stories in this book.
Where nobody knows your name audiobook listen instantly. Minor league players file wage lawsuit against major league baseball. Ron johnson, triplea manager john feinstein gave readers an unprecedented view. A 2014 book highlighting players and managers from the international league, a triplea league, in 2012. The book tells the stories of former world series hero scott podsednik, giving it one more shot. Where nobody knows your name by feinstein, john ebook. I always get a kick when someone outside of the game who is serious fan, and not just someone looking to glom on to the extra celebrity status of running with a winner, publishes a heartfelt book like this. Minor league baseball fans recommend minor league books. John feinstein gets to the heart of the human stories in a uniquely compelling way, crafting a masterful book that stands alongside his very best works. John feinstein nine minor league baseball players, three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire share their stories of being in limbo, in a league where at. Still, feinstein uncovers plenty of good information here, and its easy to root for those mentioned in where nobody knows your name. Where nobody knows your name by john feinstein overdrive. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports commentator.
Life in the minor leagues of baseball anchor sports reprint by feinstein, john isbn. His new book is called where nobody knows your name. Life in the minor leagues of baseball, a thorough and enjoyable profile of the players, coaches, umpires, radio announcers and pretty much everyone else besides the peanut vendors who are associated with minor league baseball. Baseball books from an assortment of authors john feinstein, george christian pappas, lucas mann and filip bondy are out now, approrpiate reading material as the 2014 major league baseball. John feinstein gave readers an unprecedented view of the pga tour in a good. His first book, a season on the brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time.
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