Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League Misfit

"Experience the unpredictable life of a minor-league ballplayer in this eye-opening memoir! From Yale to the Anaheim Angels, follow author McCarthy's tumultuous year with the team's minor-league affiliate, detailing his struggles with grueling travel schedules and steroid temptations.

Shattering the idea of a glamorous lifestyle in the minor leagues, McCarthy portrays the unflattering aspects of the game, including racial tensions and inner struggles with performance-enhancing drugs.

But don't worry - there are plenty of humorous (and sometimes obscene) stories sprinkled in! Written as a journal throughout the summer, McCarthy's personal struggles as a pitcher come alive in this pull-no-punches work that will give you a glimpse into a part of baseball not seen on ESPN's SportsCenter.

Don't miss out on this unique and captivating look at the life of a minor-league ballplayer!"