Hilarious and insightful tales from the world of professional baseball
by ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian
The New York Times Bestseller!
In the aftermath of the Steroid Era that stained the game of baseball,
at a time when so many players are so rich and therefore have a sense of
entitlement that they haven't earned, ESPN baseball commentator Tim
Kurkjian shows readers how to love the game more than ever, with
incredible insight and stories that are hilarious, heartbreaking, and
revealing.
From what Pete Rose was doing in the batting cage a few minutes after
getting out of prison, to why everyone strikes out these days and why no
one seems to care, I'm Fascinated By Sacrifice Flies will surprise
even longtime baseball fans. Tim explains the fear factor in the game,
and what it feels like to get hit by a pitch; Adam LaRoche wanted to
throw up in the batter's box. He examines the game's superstitions:
Eliot Johnson's choice of bubble gum, a poker chip in Sean Burnett's
back pocket. He unearths the unwritten rules of the game, takes readers
inside ESPN, and reveals how Tony Gwynn made baseball so much more fun
to watch.
And, of course, Tim will explain to readers why he is fascinated by
sacrifice flies.