Every Pitcher Tells a Story: Letters Gathered by a Devoted Baseball Fan

By Seth Swirsky

Book Overview

Seth Swirsky is an Everyfan, writing letters to ballplayers, asking them about key details of their careers and their craft. Here, Swirsky has elicited enlightening responses from many of today's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081293055X
• ISBN13: 9780812930559
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The #1 BOOK!

My favorite part in this book is Turk Wendall's story. It is so funny. This book is very interesting and teaches you stuff you never knew before. Seth writes to pitchers asking them a uestion. The pitcher then returns with an answer and it is published. This is a great book and fun for anyone who likes baseball. If you have do not forget to read page 20 Turk Wendall's story.

greatest baseball books

I just saw Mr. Swirsky speak in St. Louis and then heard him on a national radio show--he's the most passionate guy--not only on baseball...anyway, i bought his two books "Every pitcher Tells A Story" and "Baseball Letters". Needless to say, I'm writing this because I was so taken by the beauty and honesty of his books. I've now bought a number of more copies for my dad and brothers, etc. I can hardly wait til the Holidays to see their faces when they open theeir presents and see these books!

An incredible journey into the world of baseball!

"A rare treasure of a book," raves Billy Crystal -- and I couldn't agree more!This natural follow-up to Swirsky's first gem entitled, "Baseball Letters," is an amazing journey through the world of baseball -- via correspondence between the author and numerous past and present All-Star pitchers.The book includes around 100 letters to, and from, some of the most influential pitchers in the game of baseball. The letters are accompanied by magnificent photographs and spectacular memorabilia. Absolutely fascinating!Reading this book was truly thrilling for me - as I'm sure it will be for all you baseball fans out there! This riveting book warms your soul, and gives you the opportunity to peek inside the minds of some of the greatest athletes in baseball history. I highly recommend "Every Pitcher Tells A Story" (Times Books, 1999). It's the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or just about anyone - or just a great "treat" for yourself! Enjoy the magic!

Unique book

I've been watching this year's exciting playoffs and then saw Mr. Swirsky on TV so I went out to buy this book. After devouring it (try putting it done once you've opened it!), I then went out to buy his first one--"Baseball Letters". I notice that every time I am watching a game now, and a player comes to bat that Mr. Swirsky has gotten a letter from, I feel like I know the guy who's playing so much better.The actual letters bring you closer to the players.The histories the author adds (with some very neat photographs) are fascinating as well as informative. Sportscasters like Bob Costas or Joe Morgan should read these books --it would add tremendous depth to their analysis. This is a book you keep on your coffee table.

Billy Crystal is right!

Billy Crystal, the actor and baseball fan wrote a 'blurb' on the cover of Seth Swirsky's new book. It says (Every pitcher Tells Story is) 'A rare treasure of a book'. He couldn't be more right. I learned so much about the people who play or have played baseball from this unique book.the book itself is filled with handwritten letters, just as mr. swirsky received them. it's fascinating. carl mays' letter wa unbelievable-- he was the only man to kill a man with a pitch-- here he offers his explanation of that unfortunate occurence. I loved David Cone's letter analyzing why the Yankees of '98 were so potent. my favorite rogr clemens reveals who he looked up to growing up--his grandmother and mother. It really was amazing to read the over 100 letters in this book-- it's like discovering, in an attic, someone's correspondence with these interesting people. The pictures were also fantastic. Again, like Mr. Crystal said, a true treasure trove of a book.