A Game of Extremes

25 Exceptional Baseball Stories About What Happened On and Off the Field

By: Roy Lingster

Narrated by: Warren Sandwell

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

They may be famous, but they’re no less human - the quirks, the drama, and the not so obvious side of baseball.

Even in a sport as legendary as baseball, players are no exception to the roller-coaster ride of life. 

Every single person has their own tale of failure, courage, and success, no matter how big or small - it’s when you put them together that you unearth the ultimate underdog story.

In A Game of Extremes, you will discover 25 stories of the most exceptional baseball players to this day, revealing a more transparent look at the lives of these famous athletes:

• 10 tons of guacamole and a samurai sword, please: the player who was more known for his quirks than his skill - but no less talented than the rest
• The beloved pitcher who was the inspiration behind both a movie character and an April Fools' joke that duped the nation
• The trickster who “stole” first base, forever leaving his mark with the new official rule that followed
• One player’s six wise rules for staying young and achieving lifelong success - all compiled through experience
• Baseball on LSD: how one pitcher navigated an entire game high, and even threw a no-hitter
• The player with all odds against him - think a birthday of Friday the 13th and a death date of April Fools' Day - and how he rose to hold a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame
• And much more

Don’t let the game fool you - there’s more to baseball than meets the eye.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Roy Lingster (P)2022 Roy Lingster

A Baseball Lover's Dream

This book is like a baseballer's bible - 25 uniquely titled stories that inform, educate and inspire, not just baseball players but also those who have an interest in the game. The stories are told in a uniquely interesting way that holds the interest of the listener. It is creative, anticipative and engaging, and at times I could picture the game just by listening to the book.

As someone who is new to baseball, I feel far more empowered about the game, after listening to the audio.

A Baseball Lovers' Must-Have

I've never been the biggest baseball enthusiast, but I recommended this book to my best friend who loves the sport. It is full of captivating stories, is informative and highly entertaining.

Fantastic Audiobook

Fantastic audiobook filled with exceptional stories indeed. Even the great baseball players go through their own struggles, just like the rest of us, and this audiobook is a great reminder that when the odds are against you, just keep going! I found the stories inspiring, insightful and entertaining and I learned a lot. Well done to Lingster for this great book.

A fun read

I used to love playing baseball as a kid so listening to this book has been a lot of fun for me. You get to learn about the history of baseball and experience some of the greatest moments throughout the years!

Fun stories I never knew

This book was very entertaining! I learned so much about different baseball stories that I never knew! Would defintely recommend!

Entertaining

As a sports fan, this was an insightful book about baseball. The chapters focus on individual players and events, some of these players I was happy to learn about their accomplishments. I also enjoyed listening to the priceless quotes especially from the forgotten stars of old. It also reminded me of the entertainment that baseball provides, bringing joy to fans all over the world. I do recommend this book for all ages.

Baseball stories that will amaze you!

We heard some funny and sad stories about the behind-the-scenes work that goes on in the baseball world.
In spite of the fact that I know very little about baseball, I have enjoyed learning more about it.
Fans of baseball will find this book a must-read.

Fascinating stories!

The stories are very interesting and fascinated. I learned so much more about baseball details. Really enjoyed.

Entertaining and I felt inspired while listening.

I love baseball but I really feel like this book would be entertaining for anyone. Each story is inspiring, talks about overcoming the odds, and it helps you feel encouraged in your own life. It's a great book for road-tripping too!

Pretty cool, felt casual

This had some good stories. Even for myself. I don’t follow baseball but I always love how sports creates stories of perseverance, team work, and crossover of life values. It’s not just a sport game. This was a relaxing story to me but others that know baseball might get more excited because they have prior knowledge of certain players and coaches.