Dirk Hayhurst

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.… (mehr)

Holy hell, Dirk is one hell of a writer. I really feel appreciative that I had a chance to sit down with him at the team hotel in Scranton when he was pitching with the Durham Bulls. He is an amazing, one of a kind guy. I just really wish I had read the book before I talked with him. After reading the book, you forget that this guy is only 30yrs old. His life experiences have really given him the insight and wisdom I can only compare to those old wise men that you see in movies, you know, where someone climbs a mountain to see an old guy who looks like he is wrapped in a towel, with his long unkept hair and facial hair to match. Dirk really has a unique view on life, and his perceptiveness to glean the knowledge that he has from his experiences really is bar none. This book is a baseball book only in theme, it really is a book about life. If you can't gain a valuable life lesson from reading this book, then you really weren't paying attention. Dirk told us that he has another book on deck that he is almost finished with, and I, for one, will be first in line when I hear that it is released. He really has an amazing way with words and this book will cause you to run the gamut of emotions. Whether you are a baseball fan or not, you have to read this book!… (mehr)