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Out of My League

por Dirk Hayhurst

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The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Bullpen Gospels. "A humorous, candid and insightful memoir . . . Grade: Home Run."—Cleveland Plain Dealer
After six years in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he breaks into the big leagues. But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with challenges—a wedding balancing on a blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to ask, "How long can I afford to keep doing this?"
Then it finally happens—Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs.
Like the classic games of baseball's history, Out of My League entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of America's favorite pastime.
"A rare gem of a baseball book."—Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
"Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious."—Bob Costas

"A fun read . . . This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life."—Keith Olbermann
"Entertaining and engaging . . . reminiscent of Jim Bouton's Ball Four."—Booklist
"The book is a terrific read. If you loved Bullpen Gospels (I'd have a hard time believing you are a baseball fan if you didn't) you will love Out of My League too."—Bluebird Banter

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Good baseball story; annoying personal life story. I enjoyed hearing about the pressure and inside stories of the big leagues, but found it hard to believe that the author was still a virgin before he got married, and so was his wife. The story in the beginning of the book, about his trying not to lie to her about the porn in the locker room, was annoying. It's porn. It's baseball. What did she think happened in the locker room? There was a little too much religion going on, but baseball wise it was full of funny and interesting details. ( )
  kwskultety | Jul 4, 2023 |
Man, Dirk Hayhurst can fucking write! Whether a baseball fan or not it doesn't matter, read these books! ( )
  MrMet | Apr 28, 2023 |
Another great book by Mr. hayhurst. ( )
  cubsfan3410 | Sep 1, 2018 |
This fictionalized coming-of-age memoir follows Hayhurst from the off-season after The Bullpen Gospels ends, through the next season. In this year he meets and marries a wonderful girl, reconciles with his family, and fulfills his lifelong professional ambition of pitching in the Major Leagues. A sometimes painful, often funny, and deeply personal look at the baseball life.
  EverettWiggins | Jan 21, 2014 |
OUT OF MY LEAGUE by Dirk Hayhurst
This book is written by and spoken from Dirk's point of view as he is the one going through all of it.
Talk of him growing up in his family where his dad would help him by coaching in baseball. Over time it's all Dirk wants to do.
Being in the minor league hasn't amounted to a big pay check and because of what he shows on the mound he is moved to the major league where things turn around ten fold for him.
Liked how he handled the let down of losing a game and that others could see it also.
Love the guy talk and pranks along the way. A man would super really love this book as they could relate more to the things that happen. I just like baseball so the story line was interesting to keep me reading through 400 pages.
A plus was the romance to Bonnie and how the book and season follows her as well in every day life.
Besides traveling to different new places to me, there is also a lot I was able to learn. The most funnier things were the beer bag and princess knapsack. ( )
  jbarr5 | Jul 25, 2013 |
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The New York Times bestseller from the author of The Bullpen Gospels. "A humorous, candid and insightful memoir . . . Grade: Home Run."—Cleveland Plain Dealer
After six years in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he breaks into the big leagues. But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with challenges—a wedding balancing on a blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to ask, "How long can I afford to keep doing this?"
Then it finally happens—Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs.
Like the classic games of baseball's history, Out of My League entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of America's favorite pastime.
"A rare gem of a baseball book."—Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
"Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious."—Bob Costas

"A fun read . . . This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life."—Keith Olbermann
"Entertaining and engaging . . . reminiscent of Jim Bouton's Ball Four."—Booklist
"The book is a terrific read. If you loved Bullpen Gospels (I'd have a hard time believing you are a baseball fan if you didn't) you will love Out of My League too."—Bluebird Banter

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