Out at the Plate, Lynn Ames
Out at the Plate, Lynn Ames
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Out at the Plate
The Dot Wilkinson Story

Author: Lynn Ames

Narrator: Stephanie Németh-Parker

Unabridged: 6 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2023

Synopsis

It’s not simply that Dot Wilkinson was one of the most decorated women’s softball players, bowlers, and athletes of all time and one of the original players from the three-time-world-champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933–1965). Nor was it the length of her time here on Earth—over a century—although any of these things by itself would be impressive. The magic of Dot’s story is in the details. It’s the tale of a childhood spent in poverty, an indomitable, unbreakable spirit, a determination to be the very best to play whatever sport she undertook, the independence to live her personal life on her own terms, and her tremendous success at all of it. Over more than a decade of countless conversations and interviews, Dot shared all of it with her dear friend, author Lynn Ames. Dot held nothing back. Out at the Plate, told through the lens of Dot and Lynn’s friendship, is the story of a forgotten era in women’s history and sports, and one extraordinary woman’s place at the center of it all.

About Lynn Ames

Lynn Ames is a bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and a nationally recognized speaker. She has spent her entire career either making history or writing about it. Also an accomplished athlete, she lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

About Stephanie Németh-Parker

Stephanie Nemeth-Parker is a SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator, voiceover artist, and actress with over thirty years of experience. With a voice that has been described as warm and soothing, her versatility and adeptness with accents has enabled her to work on a multitude of projects.

Reviews

Goodreads review by JulesGP

I’m a huge sports fan so a book about the legendary Dot Wilkinson was a must read. For those who don’t know, Dot was a premier softball player and bowler from 1930’s-1960’s, Hall of Famer in both sports. The author begins the book by describing how her initial interview of Dot grew into a close frie......more

Goodreads review by Henriette

A softball giant: Remembering the early heydays of female athletes This biography is based on the serendipitous friendship between journalist and author Lynn Ames and Dot Wilkinson, a double hall-of-fame athlete (softball / bowling). Lynn Ames puts a bright spot-light on the blooming of female athlet......more

Goodreads review by Lady Stark

I feel such gratitude that the author wrote about Dot Wilkinson’s life and also wistful because it would have been such an honour to have met the legend. The author wrote the sporty part like a sports writer and obviously all the technical terms went over my head, I got the gist though. The take awa......more

Goodreads review by Leslie

Thanks to NetGalley and Chicago Review Press for the digital galley of this book. “Dot Wilkinson is the greatest female catcher ever to play softball. A bold, pioneering athlete, she refused to let others define her and instead defined herself. Her story is an inspiration to people everywhere.” —Bill......more

Quotes

"Németh–Parker [...] narrates with just the right emotional touch. In doing so, she accomplishes the author’s mission of shedding light on this athlete." - Audiofile Magazine

This an essential title for sports and LGBTQ collections. Readers drawn to A League of Their Own, will enjoy this look at a softball trailblazer.

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