Minor moments, major memories

the long version

Some of major league baseball's biggest stars, managers, coaches, and broadcasters look back on their early days in this unique baseball collection. Author Mark Leinweaver, himself a former minor league official, has collected stories from the likes of Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Gary Carter, and all-stars such as Keith Hernandez, Mike Piazza, Derek Lowe, Gary Sheffield, Mookie Wilson, and dozens of others in this heartfelt collection. Players here recount the highlights and. Lowlights of life, both on and off the field. Stories include game-winning home runs, great pitching performances, the unique towns where games were played, long bus trips, embarrassing moments, life lessons learned, clubhouse pranks, and much more. Minor Moments, Major Memories is not a "tell-all" book, but rather one designed for fans of all ages who love the game of baseball. It puts fans in the stands, on the buses, and in the dugouts of minor league parks, where the. Baseball is pure and hope springs eternal.