12/21/24
August 08, 2011
Minor Journey, Major Dream: Dirk Hayhurst's priorities change, not goal: For Dirk Hayhurst, the pitcher who writes books or is it the writer who pitches? major league dreams have transformed into adult realities. But his outlook is different now. Major League Baseball is not the fantasy it once was. He has experienced it, meaning it is real for Hayhurst. And real brings the good and the bad. As he enjoyed success with his book, he struggled with baseball. Hayhurst dealt with depression in 2010, a season spent injured, not competing against opposing hitters, but competing with self-doubt and loneliness.
posted by tommytrump to culture at 01:53 PM - 4 comments
Also highly recommend reading The Bullpen Gospels.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 04:18 PM on August 08, 2011
Interesting perspective. I have often thought about how fans are consumed with the mega-stars of the game but never think about all the guys struggling through the minors, the politics of the game, the injuries, and the psychological impact it can have on players.
posted by dyams at 06:33 AM on August 09, 2011
Highly recommend following him on Twitter.
You and me both.
Also highly recommend reading The Bullpen Gospels.
I recommend as well.
posted by BornIcon at 12:49 PM on August 09, 2011
Highly recommend following him on Twitter.