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Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball

Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball


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A fun and easy read filled with insight, humor, wisdom, and wit In Hurdle-isms, renowned Major League Baseball player, hitting coach, manager, and current Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies, Clint Hurdle, delivers a collection of his most inspirational stories. You'll find a ton of funny, insightful, and otherwise notable anecdotes from one of Major League Baseball's most successful personalities. In each chapter, Hurdle also describes the experience, strength, and hope he's gained through his experiences playing, coaching, and managing his way through the MLB, as well as his successes and failures in the league. You'll also discover: Laughter and lessons from Clint Hurdle's storied life in the major leagues, filled with quick wit and pithy humor Coverage of hot topics currently dominating the discussions taking place in professional baseball A fun and illuminating journey through a remarkable experience in the MLB straight from the person who lived it Perfect for baseball fans everywhere, Hurdle-isms is also a can't-miss book for sports enthusiasts looking for a quick and easy read filled with fun, humor, insight, and experience.

Table of Contents:
Ready-Set-Go ix  Part I Spring 1  1 Have Fun 3  2 Be Patient and Learn to Focus 11  Part II Summer 19  3 Put in the Hard Work 21  4 Be a Lifelong Learner 29  Part III All-star Break 47  5 Be Humble 49  6 Navigate the Ups and Downs in Life Like a Champ 61  Part IV Fall 71  7 Have a High Standard 73  8 Finish Strong 79  Part V Offseason 89  9 We All Have Work to Do 93  10 Respect and Celebrate Others 105  About the Author 123  Acknowledgments 125  Index 129

About the Author :
Clint Hurdle works as a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies. He is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. He was named the Sporting News National League Manager of the Year along with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America National League Manager of the Year in 2013 and continues to be a significant presence in the world of baseball.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781394292042
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 180 mm
  • No of Pages: 144
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 204 gr
  • ISBN-10: 139429204X
  • Publisher Date: 10 Feb 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball
  • Width: 132 mm


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