Jayson Stark Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Jayson Stark is a baseball writer. Baseball writer at @TheAthleticMLB. Starkville pod. MLB Net. Winner of 2019 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Launched hot dogs with the Phanatic. Living the dream
The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series
Tyler KepnerJayson StarkFather's Day idea No. 1: Both the books by @TylerKepner are so good. "K: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches" And his latest, highly recommended: "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series." https://t.co/JQnRg7VQuT
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life
Joe MaddonJayson StarkFather's Day idea No. 3: Joe Maddon's book, "The Book of Joe," with Tom Verducci, takes you deep behind the scenes. Great tales and insights here, but also delves into the thorny details behind his exits from the Cubs and Angels. https://t.co/VvrtpQIG3v https://t.co/qUS9ujx9If
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dallas
Will F. JenkinsJayson StarkCongratulations to the 3 nominees for the 2023 @officialBBWAA Career Excellence Award: Bruce Jenkins (SF) John Lowe (Detroit) The late, great Gerry Fraley (Dallas) All fantastic writers and so deserving. Results of the voting will be announced in December.
Paperback, 2008
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tales from the Dugout: 1,001 Humorous, Inspirational and Wild Anecdotes from Minor League Baseball
Tim HagertyJayson StarkFather's Day idea No. 5: If you're a Weird and Wild fan, you'll love "Tales from the Dugout," by Tim Hagerty. It's the minor-league Weird and Wild collection! https://t.co/7L66PwCzxM https://t.co/ms5Fh3UVTv
Paperback, 2023
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In Scoring Position: 40 Years of a Baseball Love Affair
Bob RyanJayson StarkI was honored to be asked to write the foreword to "In Scoring Position," a fabulous book by the great @GlobeBobRyan and his ingenious friend @BillyBall. So much fun to see Bob's scorebook pages come roaring back to life https://t.co/f6YIDUFRFm
Hardcover, 2022
$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
We Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live: Collected Nonfiction; Introduction by John Leonard
Joan DidionJayson Stark"As Joan Didion wrote, we tell ourselves stories in order to live, and Judge has been baseball’s central figure in 2022. This is not to slight Ohtani. He is peerless in the most literal sense: He can chase only himself." I appreciate Andy picking up this theme from Starkville! https://t.co/yquT4dZLlf
Hardcover, 2006
$40.00$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
From the Front Row: Reflections of a Major League Baseball Owner and Modern Art Dealer
Jeffrey H. LoriaJayson StarkFather's Day idea No. 4: Remember Jeffrey Loria, everyone's favorite Marlins owner? He has an interesting memoir of life as a baseball owner - and art dealer - called "From the Front Row." https://t.co/3FEKrDNfjz https://t.co/6eFNJ5G4Z7
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess
Evan DrellichJayson StarkThis excerpt from Evan's new book on the Astros is as must-read as the book itself. I've been devouring Winning Fixes Everything since the moment I read the first sentence. Incredible work.
Hardcover, 2023
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Papi
David OrtizJayson StarkA really fun sampling of this amazing Starkville conversation with Kevin Millar, Bronson Arroyo, @dougglanville and me: How David Ortiz Became Big Papi With Kevin Millar and Bronson Arroyo | T... https://t.co/9q6MpgMme6 via @YouTube
Paperback, 2008
$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book