Rookie

Jim Morris loved baseball -- was obsessed, really -- but also was exceedingly injury prone and a terrible, terrible decision maker. He springboarded from junior college to the minor leagues, out to have shoulder surgery, back again, and then out for good. During this time he got married to a wife who......more

Jim's story has been out there, the Disney movie a few years back but not the same story as the book tells. His story is one of a child brought up in a military family; transient citizens. His father one of those "lifers" who couldn't see past the stripes on his sleeve. The book dwells on the diffic......more

From the time he was old enough to stand up and throw, Jim Morris loved playing with balls. Football, volleyball, or baseball - if you could toss it, catch it, or kick it he would be right there strutting his stuff. Sports was not mere entertainment for Jim. It was his forte, his passion, his way of......more

Jim Morris explains the path he had to take to achieve his dream. He goes about telling his story by starting at the very beginning explaining his whole life. I believe he does a good job getting you invested and wanting to learn more. However I feel like he over explains at some points. Overall I t......more

This book is about Jim Morris. Growing up he is extremely athletic. His athletic abilities help him make friends. Morris's parents struggle though, and sometime his life isn't so great. When he gets older he suffers from arm injuries and quits his baseball career. He becomes a father, teacher, and c......more