Jim Kaat: Good As Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball

Hardback

Main Details

Title Jim Kaat: Good As Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jim Kaat
By (author) Douglas B. Lyons
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9781629379357
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 19 April 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

An unforgettable look at a lifetime of baseball packed with humor and passion for the game With a career that has now touched eight decades, Jim Kaat has had a prime front row seat for baseball's continuing evolution. Not only was he a major-league pitcher for 25 seasons, but his time as a pitching coach and his many years as a broadcaster have given him a singular long view of the game. In Good as Gold, Kaat weaves the tale of a lifetime, taking fans on the field, into the clubhouse, and behind the mic as only he can. Full of priceless stories from New York, Minnesota, and across the major leagues, this honest and engaging autobiography gives fans a rare seat alongside Kaat on a tour of baseball history.

Author Biography

Jim Kaat pitched 25 seasons in the major leagues and later served as a coach and broadcaster. He has been awarded seven Emmys for his work broadcasting the Yankees from 1995 to 2006 and has been nominated for three national Emmys since joining the MLB Network in 2009. Jim and his wife, Margie, spend their summers in Manchester Center, Vermont, and their winters in Stuart, Florida. Douglas B. Lyons is a leading authority on all things baseball. He is the author of Out of Left Field, Curveballs and Screwballs, and Short Hops and Foul Tips, all of which he co-wrote with his brother Jeffrey. He also wrote Broadcast Rites and Sites: I Saw It on the Radio with Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione.