Download or read book The Story of Angel Hernandez Baseball s Most Controversial Umpire written by Tony Smart K and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of Angel Hernandez, Baseball's Most Controversial Umpire" Meet Angel Hernandez, the umpire who has been at the center of some of the most iconic moments in baseball history. From his humble beginnings in Havana, Cuba, to his rise to prominence in the major leagues, Hernandez's story is one of passion, perseverance, and controversy. With a career spanning over three decades, Hernandez has called thousands of games, including multiple World Series and All-Star Games. But his journey has not been without its challenges. He has faced criticism and controversy, from disputed calls to racial discrimination lawsuits. Yet, through it all, Hernandez has remained committed to his craft, earning the respect of players, coaches, and fans alike. In this gripping biography, Hernandez shares his story, from his early days in the minor leagues to his rise to the top of the umpiring world. He reveals the highs and lows of his career, including the controversies that have surrounded him, and the lessons he has learned along the way. With its unique blend of sports, drama, and inspiration, "This Umpire's Journey" is a must-read for anyone who loves baseball, or anyone who has ever dreamed of achieving greatness against the odds. So, join Hernandez on his journey, and discover the true story of a man who has left an indelible mark on the game of baseball.

Download or read book The Umpire Was Blind written by Jonathan Weeks and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the words of former American League umpire Nestor Chylak, umpires are expected to "be perfect on the first day of the season and then get better every day." Forced to deal with sullen managers and explosive players, they often take the blame for the failures of both. But let's face it--umpires are only human. For well over a century, the fortunes of Major League teams--and the fabric of baseball history itself--have been dramatically affected by the flawed decisions of officials. While the use of video replay in recent decades has reduced the number of bitter disputes, many situations remain exempt from review and are subject to swirling controversy. In the heat of the moment mistakes are often made, sometimes with monumental consequences. This book details some of these more controversial calls and the men who made them.

Download or read book You re Out and You re Ugly Too written by Durwood Merrill and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-03-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Ron Luciano's bestselling "The Umpire Strikes Back", Durwood Merrill, baseball's most outspoken umpire offers two decades' worth of his sometimes hilarious, always controversial opinions on managers, life on the diamond, the players, and more. of photos.

Download or read book Planet of the Umps written by Ken Kaiser and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-04-19 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hysterical autobiography, Major League Baseball umpire Ken Kaiser brings to life his twenty-five years on the baseball diamond.

Download or read book Center Field on Fire written by Dave Phillips and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As entertaining as a Lou Piniella tantrum and as juicy as a Gaylord Perry spitball, Center Field on Fire chronicles the remarkable 32-year career of major league umpire Dave Phillips, as written with veteran sportswriter Rob Rains. Phillips walked out of the umpires' dressing room ready to start the second game of a doubleheader at Chicago's Comiskey Park on July 12, 1979, only to witness center field on fire. Disco Demolition Night--a promotion created by White Sox owner Bill Veeck--had resulted in the outfield literally going up in smoke as thousands of disco records were burned between the two games of the doubleheader. That night was only one of the many episodes experienced by Phillips, who was also behind the plate during the notorious George Brett pine tar bat incident. Phillips describes how he once challenged Billy Martin to a fight, why he ejected Gaylord Perry for throwing a spitball, and how confiscating Albert Belle's corked bat led to a robbery and a scandal. In a book filled with humorous anecdotes, Phillips also offers his opinions about some of the most controversial personalities in baseball, including commissioner Bud Selig, all-time hits leader Pete Rose, and former umpires union president Richie Phillips. Dave Phillips worked four World Series, six League Championship Series, and three Division Series, making Center Field on Fire a book no baseball fan will want to miss.

Download or read book Unmasked written by Zach Rebackoff and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNMASKING THE "BROTHERHOOD" Whenever somebody learns that Zach Rebackoff (The Flying Birdman) was a professional baseball umpire, their reaction is a bare-all-teeth smile and a most frequently asked double-barreled question: "Really? Did you ever throw anyone out?" Ha! Ask the players and managers? They know he did! Bronx-born into an emigre Russian Jewish family in April 1951, Zach would be first a baseball Maverick, and then a Pirate. For example, there was the evening in the Dominican Republic when he called a forfeit against the home team, putting himself under the siege of 18,000 garbage-hurling fanáticos. Or the day in 1980 when future HOF''er Wade Boggs hung blame on him for losing the league batting title--by one percentage point. UNMASKED is for baseball enthusiasts and their insatiable desire to understand our national pastime''s law enforcement squads; the highs, the lows, the trials and tribulations, politics, backstabbing, and most especially, what goes on inside those quirky minds behind the mask, in particular, Zach''s mask; the one he wore on the field, and the one he wore, and still wears, off the field. In Zach''s opinion, many baseball fans visualize what it''s like being a professional umpire, embedded in the game''s speed, living up to the challenge, in real-time, with all of its attendant notoriety and cheers. They suspect umpiring is challenging but they don''t surely know. Of those who joined the pro umpiring ranks, Zach may be the most uncontainable and improbable character ever, which accounts for the unpredictable nature of the stories inside UNMASKED. In a myriad of voices, he captures baseball''s culture from, shall we dare say, a sagacious angle. Truly knowing umpires (those you know by name) is to know there are MLB umpires that have purposely unleashed indefensible acts of colleagues'' defamation, betrayal, and deceit--Zach tells you the who, what, and where. Baseball umpires, by the way, are a trendy subject. With the implementation of the replay and ultra-slow-mo, the TV''s cameras dissect each revolution of every pitch and numerous blogs focus solely on umpires'' statistics, ejections, tendencies, quotes, habits--the public''s peeking into one of the most intricate jobs on the planet have never been greater! Besides being a professional baseball umpire, Zach tripped, tap-danced, bull-rode, and sailed his way through a career that has encompassed published authorship (TOUGH CALLS C. Avon Books), TV talk show hosting, newspaper and magazine journalistic endeavors, and entrepreneurship. When the umpire supervisor who could make or break his career came through town to evaluate the crew, instead of bellying up to the bar for the ritualistic late-night back-slapping and that personal man-to-man connection, the Maverick would adjourn to his lady''s pad or retire to his hotel and a rendezvous with a fat joint. No brownie points scored. But then, unfortunately, he never did love the "brotherhood." Still, Zach eventually found himself surrounded by, and usually in an animated debate with baseball legends such as Don Mattingly, Cal Ripken, Wade Boggs, Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, Ron Darling, Felipe Alou, Tony Peña, Mookie Wilson... and so on. For those who accepted the Maverick, he offers praise. For those who attempted to sabotage his career, Zach''s words come down with the weight of a sledgehammer. In UNMASKED, Zach recounts a 1950''s Bronx childhood that gave way to a devastating life-altering football injury, which ended his aspirations for a baseball-playing career, leading to a relentless, against-huge-odds rise to the professional baseball diamond. How''d he do that? Or manifest any of these other improbable occurrences? Ah, patience, patience. In the memorable words of Andrea, who endured 25 years as Zach''s wife: "Where there''s a will, there''s a Zach."

Download or read book The Umpire Was Blind written by Jonathan Weeks and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the words of former American League umpire Nestor Chylak, umpires are expected to "be perfect on the first day of the season and then get better every day." Forced to deal with sullen managers and explosive players, they often take the blame for the failures of both. But let's face it--umpires are only human. For well over a century, the fortunes of Major League teams--and the fabric of baseball history itself--have been dramatically affected by the flawed decisions of officials. While the use of video replay in recent decades has reduced the number of bitter disputes, many situations remain exempt from review and are subject to swirling controversy. In the heat of the moment mistakes are often made, sometimes with monumental consequences. This book details some of these more controversial calls and the men who made them.

Download or read book ngel Hern ndez s written by Fact Publisher and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the diamond-studded narrative of "Ángel Hernández: A Life in Calls," the definitive biography of one of baseball's most enigmatic figures. This gripping account unveils the man behind the mask, Ángel Hernández, whose umpiring career spanned the highs and lows of America's beloved pastime. From the vibrant streets of Havana to the iconic fields of Major League Baseball, Hernández's journey is a riveting saga of ambition, controversy, and the relentless pursuit of fairness. With each chapter, you'll be transported into the heart of the game, experiencing the tension of split-second decisions that shaped history. "Ángel Hernández: A Life in Calls" is more than a sports biography; it's a story of resilience, a chronicle of a man who stood firm against the winds of criticism and fought valiantly for diversity and equality in the sport he loved. Through triumphs and trials, Hernández's legacy is a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of baseball history. Add "Ángel Hernández: A Life in Calls" to your cart now and witness the true story of a legend who called the game with unwavering conviction.

Download or read book The Umpire Strikes Back written by Ron Luciano and published by Permuted Press. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is Ron Luciano, the funniest ump ever to call balls and strikes. A huge and awesome legend who leaps and spins and shoots players with an index finger while screaming OUTOUTOUT!!! Now baseball's flamboyant fan-on-the-field comes out from behind the mask to call the game as he really sees it. There’s the day the automatic umpire debuted at home plate—and struck out. The time Rod Carew stole home twice in one inning, and Earl Weaver stole second base—and took it back to the dugout. The pitch Tommy John dropped on the mound, which Luciano called a strike. And there’s the fantastic phantom double play, the impossible frozen ice-ball theory, and, another first, Luciano picking Harmon Killebrew off second base. From brawls to catcalls, from dugout jokes to on-the-field pratfalls to one-of-a-kind conversations with baseball’s greats, Ron Luciano, the only umpire who confessed to missing calls, takes a few grand slam swings of his own. It is baseball at its best.

Download or read book You be the Umpire written by Richard Goldstein and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans will relish the chance to relive baseball's most controversial plays and call them the way they see them in this fun, anecdotal quiz book that lets the reader be the umpire. Each anecdote includes the official ruling, so armchair umps can rate themselves alongside the pros.

Download or read book Heat written by Mike Lupica and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer with dreams of making it big--as well as for fans of Mike Lupica's other New York Times bestsellers Travel Team, The Big Field, The Underdogs, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Game Changers series, this cheer-worthy baseball story shows that when the game knocks you down, champions stand tall.

Download or read book The Christian Invention of Time written by Simon Goldhill and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time is integral to human culture. Over the last two centuries people's relationship with time has been transformed through industrialisation, trade and technology. But the first such life-changing transformation – under Christianity's influence – happened in late antiquity. It was then that time began to be conceptualised in new ways, with discussion of eternity, life after death and the end of days. Individuals also began to experience time differently: from the seven-day week to the order of daily prayer and the festal calendar of Christmas and Easter. With trademark flair and versatility, world-renowned classicist Simon Goldhill uncovers this change in thinking. He explores how it took shape in the literary writing of late antiquity and how it resonates even today. His bold new cultural history will appeal to scholars and students of classics, cultural history, literary studies, and early Christianity alike.

Download or read book Official Major League Baseball Fact Book written by Sporting News and published by . This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cheated written by Andy Martino and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A baseball book that reads like a spy novel—a story about cheaters and the cheated that has the power to forever change how we feel about the game.” —Brian Williams, MSNBC anchor and host of The 11th Hour The definitive insider story of one of the biggest cheating scandals to ever rock Major League Baseball, bringing down high-profile coaches and players, and exposing a long-rumored "sign-stealing" dark side of baseball By the fall of 2019, most teams in Major League Baseball suspected that the Houston Astros, winners of the 2017 World Series, had been stealing signs for several years. Deconstructing exactly what happened in this explosive story, award-winning sports reporter and analyst Andy Martino reveals how otherwise good people like Astros manager A. J. Hinch, bench coach Alex Cora, and veteran leader Carlos Beltrán found themselves on the wrong side of clear ethical lines. Along the way, Martino explores the colorful history of cheating in baseball, from notorious episodes like the 1919 “Black Sox” fiasco all the way to the modern steroid era. But as Martino deftly shows, the Astros scandal became one of the most significant that the game has ever seen—its fallout ensnaring many other teams, as victims, alleged cheaters, or both. Like a riveting true sports whodunit, Cheated is an electrifying, behind-the-scenes look into the heart of a scandal that shocked the baseball world.

Download or read book As They See Em written by Bruce Weber and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named One of the Best Baseball Books Ever Written by Esquire An insider’s look at the largely unknown world of professional umpires, the small group of men (and the very occasional woman) who make sure America’s favorite pastime is conducted in a manner that is clean, crisp, and true.​ Millions of American baseball fans know, with absolute certainty, that umpires are simply overpaid galoots who are doing an easy job badly. Millions of American baseball fans are wrong. Bruce Weber, a New York Times reporter, not only interviewed dozens of professional umpires but entered their world, trained to become an umpire, then spent a season working games from Little League to big league spring training. As They See ’Em is Weber’s entertaining account of this experience as well as a lively exploration of what amounts to an eccentric secret society, with its own customs, its own rituals, its own colorful vocabulary. Writing with deep knowledge of and affection for baseball, he delves into such questions as: Why isn’t every strike created equal? Is the ump part of the game or outside of it? Why doesn’t a tie go to the runner? And what do umps and managers say to each other during an argument, really? Packed with fascinating reportage that reveals the game as never before and answers the kinds of questions that fans, exasperated by the clichés of conventional sports commentary, pose to themselves around the television set, Bruce Weber’s As They See ’Em is a towering grand slam.

Download or read book Ragged Company written by Richard Wagamese and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four chronically homeless people–Amelia One Sky, Timber, Double Dick and Digger–seek refuge in a warm movie theatre when a severe Arctic Front descends on the city. During what is supposed to be a one-time event, this temporary refuge transfixes them. They fall in love with this new world, and once the weather clears, continue their trips to the cinema. On one of these outings they meet Granite, a jaded and lonely journalist who has turned his back on writing “the same story over and over again” in favour of the escapist qualities of film, and an unlikely friendship is struck. A found cigarette package (contents: some unsmoked cigarettes, three $20 bills, and a lottery ticket) changes the fortune of this struggling set. The ragged company discovers they have won $13.5 million, but none of them can claim the money for lack proper identification. Enlisting the help of Granite, their lives, and fortunes, become forever changed. Ragged Company is a journey into both the future and the past. Richard Wagamese deftly explores the nature of the comforts these friends find in their ideas of “home,” as he reconnects them to their histories.

Download or read book Fidel Castro and Baseball written by Peter C. Bjarkman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few political figures of the modern age have been so vilified as Fidel Castro, and both the vilification and worship generated by the Cuban leader have combined to distort the true image of Castro. The baseball myths attached to Fidel have loomed every bit as large as the skewed political notions that surround him. Castro was never a major league pitching prospect, nor did he destroy the Cuban national pastime in 1962. In Fidel Castro and Baseball: The Untold Story, Peter C. Bjarkman dispels numerous myths about the Cuban leader and his association with baseball. In this groundbreaking study, Bjarkman establishes how Fidel constructed, rather than dismantled, Cuba’s true baseball Golden Age—one that followed rather than preceded the 1959 revolution. Bjarkman also demonstrates that Fidel was not at all unique in “politicizing” baseball as often maintained, since the island sport traces its roots to the 19th-century revolution. Fidel’s avowed devotion to a non-materialist society would ultimately sow the seeds of collapse for the baseball empire he built over more than a half-century, just as the same obsession would finally dismantle the larger social revolution he had painstakingly authored. A fascinating look at a controversial figure and his impact on a major sport, this volume reveals many intriguing insights about Castro and how his love of the game was tied to Cuba’s identity. Fidel Castro and Baseball will appeal to fans of the sport as well as to those interested in Cuba’s enduring association with baseball.