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April 29, 2024
AUTHOR: Zak Ford (Called Up)
Author Zak Ford joins us to discuss his hit book “Called Up Ballplayers Remembering Being Called Up To The Big Leagues” Zak retells stories from the book as well as his own personal story which involves his Great Uncle, WWII, Fenway Park and how Zak completed his Great Uncles Journey To purchase a copy of “Called Up” click the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Up-Ballplayers-Remember-Becoming/dp/1476692793?dplnkId=532b8345-217e-4df5-85e3-cd9858bd08db&nodl=1
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Zak Ford
Author
Zak Ford doesn't follow the current baseball writing trends focused on statistics and academic style research. He prefers stories that humanize players as opposed to dehumanize them.
His book, Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers, captured the feelings and emotions of becoming a major league baseball player.
He is currently working on a book about post-playing career transitions he has given the working title of Next Up.
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