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Damn Near Perfect Game : Reclaiming America's Pastime
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Baseball / History, Baseball / Essays & Writings, Baseball / General, General
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"This is the message that baseball fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." -- David Ortiz , 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." -- Mookie Betts , Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It''s a great look at our great game--America''s pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." -- Rob Lowe , Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan "A fun springboard to help us all appreciate baseball that much more. Joe Kelly is one of the great personalities in the game today, and you''ll be smiling as you read about Joe and his friends bringing a new vision of our national pastime to life." -- Joe Davis , lead Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) John Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) Torey Krug (Professional Hockey Player) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (All-Star Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (All-Star Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (All-Star Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Cory Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendricks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star First Baseman) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabithia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), "This is the message that sports fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." -- David Ortiz , 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." -- Mookie Betts , Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It''s a great look at our great game--America''s pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." -- Rob Lowe , Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) John Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) Torey Krug (Professional Hockey Player) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (All-Star Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (All-Star Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (All-Star Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Cory Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendricks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star First Baseman) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabithia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), "Just to have favorites that you latch onto forever is such a huge part of baseball. My favorite player, for instance, has to be somebody off the Big Red Machine. It''s like your first favorite song as a kid. You have favorite songs as an adult but it never quite matches what you listened to when you were a teenager. Every time you walk into that ballpark. Everytime you see that one player, witness that one play. These are the kind ofemotions no other sport can offer." -- Rob Lowe , actor "There are just so many things about baseball that offer those life-defining moments. I play hockey, but I never forget about baseball. That''s what the sport does to you." -- Torey Krug , professional hockey player "I can tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of being at the top of the mountain. The man! Baseball draws that out. Everybody wants to be good and have that kind of control over your situation." --Dennis Eckersley , hall-of-famer Also featured in A Damn Near Perfect Game ... Rob Lowe (actor) Julian Edelman (NFL star) Billie Jean King (tennis legend) Dennis Eckersley (Hall of Fame pitcher) Torey Krug (hockey player) Andy Cohen (TV personality) Blink 182 (Music group) Joel Madden (Musician) Justin Turner (Outfielder) Mookie Betts (Outfielder) David Ortiz (Former MLB star) David Rutherford (Navy Seal) Dio Saucedo (Professor of Psychology) Batting Stance Guy (Professional imitator of batting stances) Bryce Harper (Outfielder), "This is the message that baseball fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." --David Ortiz, 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." --Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "A defense of baseball, an explanation of its evolution and a suggestion manual for how to improve it." --Tyler Kepner, New York Times "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It's a great look at our great game--America's pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." --Rob Lowe, Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan "A fun springboard to help us all appreciate baseball that much more. Joe Kelly is one of the great personalities in the game today, and you'll be smiling as you read about Joe and his friends bringing a new vision of our national pastime to life." --Joe Davis, lead Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports Further testimonies inside the book by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) Jon Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) Torey Krug (Professional Hockey Player) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (All-Star Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (All-Star Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (All-Star Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d'Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Corey Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendriks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star First Baseman) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabathia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), Sneak peak of Joe Kelly''s interviews with celebrities in the book: "Just to have favorites that you latch onto forever is such a huge part of baseball. My favorite player, for instance, has to be somebody off the Big Red Machine. It''s like your first favorite song as a kid. You have favorite songs as an adult but it never quite matches what you listened to when you were a teenager. Every time you walk into that ballpark. Everytime you see that one player, witness that one play. These are the kind ofemotions no other sport can offer." -- Rob Lowe , actor "There are just so many things about baseball that offer those life-defining moments. I play hockey, but I never forget about baseball. That''s what the sport does to you." -- Torey Krug , professional hockey player "I can tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of being at the top of the mountain. The man! Baseball draws that out. Everybody wants to be good and have that kind of control over your situation." -- Dennis Eckersley , hall-of-famer Complete List of Joe Kelly''s celebrity interviewees/supporters of the book: Rob Lowe (actor) Julian Edelman (NFL star) Billie Jean King (tennis legend) Dennis Eckersley (Hall of Fame pitcher) Torey Krug (hockey player) Andy Cohen (TV personality) Blink 182 (Music group) Joel Madden (Musician) Justin Turner (Outfielder) Mookie Betts (Outfielder) David Ortiz (Former MLB star) David Rutherford (Navy Seal) Dio Saucedo (Professor of Psychology) Batting Stance Guy (Professional imitator of batting stances) Bryce Harper (Outfielder), "Just to have favorites that you latch onto forever is such a huge part of baseball. My favorite player, for instance, has to be somebody off the Big Red Machine. It's like your first favorite song as a kid. You have favorite songs as an adult but it never quite matches what you listened to when you were a teenager. Every time you walk into that ballpark. Everytime you see that one player, witness that one play. These are the kind ofemotions no other sport can offer." -- Rob Lowe , actor "There are just so many things about baseball that offer those life-defining moments. I play hockey, but I never forget about baseball. That's what the sport does to you." -- Torey Krug , professional hockey player "I can tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of being at the top of the mountain. The man! Baseball draws that out. Everybody wants to be good and have that kind of control over your situation." --Dennis Eckersley , hall-of-famer Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) John Hamm (Actor) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Cory Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendricks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabithia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), "This is the message that baseball fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." -- David Ortiz , 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." -- Mookie Betts , Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "A defense of baseball, an explanation of its evolution and a suggestion manual for how to improve it." -- Tyler Kepner , New York Times "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It''s a great look at our great game--America''s pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." -- Rob Lowe , Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan "A fun springboard to help us all appreciate baseball that much more. Joe Kelly is one of the great personalities in the game today, and you''ll be smiling as you read about Joe and his friends bringing a new vision of our national pastime to life." -- Joe Davis , lead Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) Jon Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) Torey Krug (Professional Hockey Player) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (All-Star Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (All-Star Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (All-Star Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Corey Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendriks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star First Baseman) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabathia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), "This is the message that baseball fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." - David Ortiz , 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." - Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "A defense of baseball, an explanation of its evolution and a suggestion manual for how to improve it." - Tyler Kepner , New York Times "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It''s a great look at our great game--America''s pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." - Rob Lowe , Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan "A fun springboard to help us all appreciate baseball that much more. Joe Kelly is one of the great personalities in the game today, and you''ll be smiling as you read about Joe and his friends bringing a new vision of our national pastime to life." -- Joe Davis , lead Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) Jon Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) <p class="p1" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: norma, "Just to have favorites that you latch onto forever is such a huge part of baseball. My favorite player, for instance, has to be somebody off the Big Red Machine. It''s like your first favorite song as a kid. You have favorite songs as an adult but it never quite matches what you listened to when you were a teenager. Every time you walk into that ballpark. Everytime you see that one player, witness that one play. These are the kind ofemotions no other sport can offer." -- Rob Lowe , actor "There are just so many things about baseball that offer those life-defining moments. I play hockey, but I never forget about baseball. That''s what the sport does to you." -- Torey Krug , professional hockey player "I can tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of being at the top of the mountain. The man! Baseball draws that out. Everybody wants to be good and have that kind of control over your situation." --Dennis Eckersley , hall-of-famer Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) John Hamm (Actor) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Cory Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendricks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabithia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager), "This is the message that baseball fans need now more than ever: Baseball is life, and life is baseball. Joe Kelly gives us the gift of this book to serve as a perfect reminder." -- David Ortiz , 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee "This book represents an important message for all who want to understand the greatness of our game, and there is nobody more equipped to deliver it than Joe Kelly. A Damn Near Perfect Game is the ultimate wake-up call for sports fans." -- Mookie Betts , Los Angeles Dodgers, former Boston Red Sox, Two-time World Series Champion, 2018 American League Most Valuable Player, Six-time All Star "Joe Kelly is a fan favorite wherever he goes. A passionate competitor who rides hard for the uniform he wears, Joe brings the same intensity to this very important book. It''s a great look at our great game--America''s pastime--from someone who still lives life on the diamond." -- Rob Lowe , Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated actor, diehard baseball fan "A fun springboard to help us all appreciate baseball that much more. Joe Kelly is one of the great personalities in the game today, and you''ll be smiling as you read about Joe and his friends bringing a new vision of our national pastime to life." -- Joe Davis , lead Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports Further testimonies by... Andy Cohen (Television Personality) Jon Hamm (Actor) Dennis Eckersley (Hall-of-famer) Torey Krug (Professional Hockey Player) Nestor Cortes (All-Star Pitcher) Mark Hoppus (Musician) Rob Friedman ("Pitching Ninja") David Ross (Manager) Bo Bichette (All-Star Shortstop) Alex Cora (Manager) Adam Wainwright (All-Star Pitcher) Kurt Busch (NASCAR Driver) Dylan Cease (Pitcher) David Price (All-Star Pitcher) Matt Strahm (Pitcher) Julio Rodriguez (All-Star Outfielder) J.D. Martinez (All-Star Designated Hitter) Travis d''Arnaud (All-Star Catcher) Kyle Schwarber (All-Star Designated Hitter) Joe Mantiply (All-Star Pitcher) Corey Seager (All-Star Shortstop) Ken Griffey Jr. (Hall of Famer) Ian Happ (All-Star Outfielder) Liam Hendriks (All-Star Pitcher) Ty France (All-Star First Baseman) Paul Blackburn (All-Star Pitcher) Mookie Betts (All-Star Outfielder) Paul Goldschmidt (All-Star First Baseman) Max Fried (All-Star Pitcher) Austin Riley (All-Star Outfielder) David Bednar (All-Star Pitcher) Shawn Green (Former All-Star Outfielder) CC Sabathia (Former All-Star Outfielder) Anthony Volpe (Top Infield Prospect) Tai Bradley (Top Pitching Prospect) Mike Burrows (Top Pitching Prospect) Terry Francona (Manager)
Synopsis
Baseball's most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat in a book that calls out the hacks, cheats, ridiculous rules, and more that have tarnished the game--from the field of play to the clubhouse, front office, broadcast booth, and beyond--and serves up A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect. Baseball has an image problem, the chorus of nonbelievers gets louder every year, and the Major Leagues have made an art of tuning them out. It wasn't always this way, and it doesn't have to be anymore. Enter Joe Kelly: a walking, talking, fastball-throwing embodiment of why baseball matters and why we should love it. He's got some things to say about what's gone wrong with baseball, what makes it great, and what needs to happen to make it damn near f*cking perfect. This is the loudest insider's exposé of the laws and culture of Major League Baseball since Jim Bouton's classic Ball Four. From his perspective as a two-time World Series Champion, baseball's most meme-able player according to ESPN, Big League firebrand, and current pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Kelly takes readers on a house-cleaning tour of the clubhouse, the field of play, the bullpen, the front office, the commissioner's office, and a ballplayer's restricted life off-the-field. Kelly goes off on rule changes that matter and sticking to them (pitch clocks, no designated hitter, and more); sterilizing baseball hacks (overused analytics, shifts, sign-stealing, and more); the promotion of baseball to a new generation of fans (letting players get edgy on social media, merchandising in truly trend-setting ways, and more); encouraging actual emotion (let the players fight, let them bat-flip, let them talk sh*t); and fixing all that's wrong with the front office and the Commissioner's Office. And to show what happens when baseball has some piss and vinegar and flair, he gives the inside scoop on his legendary exploits--starting a bench-clearing brawl with the Yankees' Tyler Austin, his famous "pouty face" scene when calling out the notorious sign-stealing Houston Astros, and wearing a Mariachi jacket to the White House visit with his World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. From the player who lit a fire under baseball's ass during the insufferable 2022 lockout with his instantly-viral Los Angeles times op-ed ", Joe Kelley--[some superlative title for him]--penned an op ed that appeared in the Los Angeles Times and quickly went viral. It was a plea to fans: don't give up on baseball. https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-03-03/mlb-joe- kelly-love-of-baseball-lockout-dodgers, Baseball's most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat in a book that calls out the hacks, cheats, ridiculous rules, and more that have tarnished the game--from the field of play to the clubhouse, front office, broadcast booth, and beyond--and serves up A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect. Baseball has an image problem, the chorus of nonbelievers gets louder every year, and the Major Leagues have made an art of tuning them out. It wasn't always this way, and it doesn't have to be anymore. Enter Joe Kelly: a walking, talking, fastball-throwing embodiment of why baseball matters and why we should love it. He's got some things to say about what's gone wrong with baseball, what makes it great, and what needs to happen to make it damn near f*cking perfect. This is the loudest insider's exposé of the laws and culture of Major League Baseball since Jim Bouton's classic Ball Four. From his perspective as a two-time World Series Champion, baseball's most meme-able player according to ESPN, Big League firebrand, and current pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, Kelly takes readers on a house-cleaning tour of the clubhouse, the field of play, the bullpen, the front office, the commissioner's office, and a ballplayer's restricted life off-the-field. Kelly goes off on rule changes that matter and sticking to them (pitch clocks, no designated hitter, and more); sterilizing baseball hacks (overused analytics, shifts, sign-stealing, and more); the promotion of baseball to a new generation of fans (letting players get edgy on social media, merchandising in truly trend-setting ways, and more); encouraging actual emotion (let the players fight, let them bat-flip, let them talk sh*t); and fixing all that's wrong with the front office and the Commissioner's Office. And to show what happens when baseball has some piss and vinegar and flair, he gives the inside scoop on his legendary exploits--starting a bench-clearing brawl with the Yankees' Tyler Austin, his famous "pouty face" scene when calling out the notorious sign-stealing Houston Astros, and wearing a Mariachi jacket to the White House visit with his World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. From the player who lit a fire under baseball's ass during the insufferable 2022 lockout with his instantly-viral Los Angeles times op-ed ", Joe Kelley--[some superlative title for him]--penned an op ed that appeared in the Los Angeles Times and quickly went viral. It was a plea to fans: don't give up on baseball. https: //www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-03-03/mlb-joe- kelly-love-of-baseball-lockout-dodgers, Baseball's most outspoken fireballer brings the high heat in a book that calls out the hacks, cheats, ridiculous rules, and more that have tarnished the game--from the field of play to the clubhouse, front office, broadcast booth, and beyond--and serves up A-plus stuff on how to make baseball pure, fun, and damn near perfect.
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