As you know, I didn’t really start reading your book until Christmas Eve… today is New Years Day and I just finished the last chapter. I found myself wiping tears from my eyes many times as I read the end of the book. The lessons learned from Coach Spellman, your Dad, the strength and determination of your son, the story about your brothers triple...

All I can say is WOW! I am up to the last chapter and don’t want it to end. There have been so many times I have teared up, perked up, and flat out cried during this read. One of the most moving and touching books I have read about baseball ever. I don’t know if it’s because it hits close to home, having grown up in Baltimore and lost to...

I just finished it about a week ago; it was very, very good. You really hit home on several points that have certainly been lost in youth baseball over the past several years. Thanks again for the book; I will be circulating it to several of the coaches in our organization. Dan Clouser General Manager Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club,...

I finished your book and find myself going back and reading again. The first time through, I got the impression that you were all over the place. As I read again, I realized that you were maturing; what was important as a kid changed as an adult. It’s no longer all about you. Your four points hit the nail on the head: passion, hard work, respect,...

The book was AWESOME! I’m not a huge book reader but was drawn to it and completed the book in just 3 days. I loved the stories about you and your experiences and could relate many to both my playing days and my coaching. The title of the book is perfect – I found myself prior to the book asking myself why are things different now-a-days than when I...

I have a copy of your book and it’s been my inspiration to do all I can for baseball and to my Lanham Community and beyond. So thanks and I look forward to working with you. Kevin Snowden Lanham Boys & Girls...

This book should be required reading for any one coaching youth baseball. The similarities to our family’s experiences are uncanny. I feel like I have enough material for a book myself but the problem is it’s kind of been done before – the Exorcist meets the Benchwarmers starring Glenn Close as you know who. I can’t wait for the sequel....

Wow what a thought provoking book! I am in the 8th chapter and can’t wait to get back to it. Yes I do relate to everything in the book so far BIG TIME! Thank you so much for handing this book to me. It has brought up some tremendous issues that I feel strongly about and see it the same way you do for the most part. It’s awesome to meet a guy and...

As a mom of two boys in organized sports, I was able to relate to Jeff’s book in many ways. Not only was it captivating and moving but it showed true passion! I am certain this book will have a positive impact on all those who read it. I highly recommend this book to moms, dads, kids, coaches and all others that are involved with youth activities and...

I finished the book “Whatever Happened to Baseball”. I think it should be mandatory reading for all coaches. I coached in the little Leagues myself and could relate to a lot of your stories. Again, you did an outstanding job reflecting on the lessons and experiences of kids playing baseball thru high school. Jim Barr Assistant Coach Sacramento...