Scouting Report, book by Dale Murphy

Very Interesting. Murphy is a class act; he went to high school about 50 yards from where I am sitting right now.

I'll have to buy it.

Great Post. The book looks like a great read...

Reading some of the notes in his book made me think of some of the wonderful people who have touched my sons life already, at the young age of 15.

Some of the incredible people we have met personally are the Doyle Brothers, Denny, Brian and Blake. And probably one of the classiest individuals I have ever met, Orel Hershiser.

There have been others of course, but I really think that these individuals have had a real impact on how my son thinks and carries himself.

Here is an interesting article about the book from our local newspaper. Important points brought up about the sports after-life.

Murphy has tips for jocks

Dale Murphy once went WAY OUT OF HIS WAY for one of my players. I had a kid that idolized him. Wore his number... To make a long story short, Glen Hubbard (Former 2nd Baseman for Atlanta) and I were having a conversation and I mentioned that my player idolized Murphy. Hubbard excused himself and came back with Dale Murphy. I know that the conversation between Dale Murphy and my player couldn't have been more than a minute or two long but my player still talks about it. Dale Murphy also went and got him a ball and autographed it. In my opinion, Dale Murphy is an All-Star in more ways than one!

Rob Kremer :

You must live close to Terwilleger Blvd. and Wilson H.S. Beautiful views of the valley from there...enjoy!

bkekcs :

Thanks for the link.



CoachB25:

That's a nice anecdote about your player and Dale Murphy. I know that not all players can be as good AND as nice as Dale but the nice guys who make excellent role models should be supported and the 'jerks' should be ignored. Our dollars and support should go to those players and organizations that are deserving.

Just checking to see if anyone has picked up this book and if so, any comments?

Dale Murphy is a friend of ours. One of the most high class individuals we know.

He actually attended the PG National Showcase in Arkansas this past June on his dime. He knew there would be many of the nation's top prospects there.

He didn't come there to promote or sell the book. He gave every player a copy and talked to players and parents about baseball at the next level. He's very much interested in helping others who might learn from his experiences.

I've yet to find time to read his book, but people who have, say it's very good.

My wife got the book for my son last Christmas. Sad to say (because we are BIG Dale Murphy fans), the book is not worth the money. It isn't really even a book, more of a booklet set off with tabs. You can read it cover to cover in about an hour. Even at that it is fairly repetitious on a few modest themes, and it really only scratches the surface of the issues of personal behavior and money management.

There's nothing bad in the book, it just isn't worth the money.