商品簡介
In this autobiography, star baseball scout George Genovese puts emphasis on the quality of baseball talent he signed to the major leagues. He begins with his childhood in Staten Island, however, telling stories of his love of the game. He was signed to a St. Louis Cardinals' farm team and played in 1940 and 1941. Then Genovese served in World War II, where his throwing arm was permanently damaged in a Japanese raid on Okinawa. He has stories from more than a decade spent as a manager in the minor leagues and then, beginning in 1964, scouting Southern California for the San Francisco Giants. He was involved in signing Bobby Bonds, Jack Clark, Chili Davis and Dave Kingman, among others. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
作者簡介
The late George Genovese was regarded by peers as the greatest baseball scout of all time. His playing career spanned 16 seasons and included a stint in the major leagues. Following 11 seasons as a minor-league manager, Mr. Genovese developed a level of proficiency many believe will never be duplicated. His profession’s highest honor, the lifetime achievement award bestowed by the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, bears his name. He lived in North Hollywood, California. Dan Taylor is a former award-winning television sportscaster. The origins of his announcing work stretch back to summer involvement with minor-league baseball. He lives in Fresno, California.
