Please Don't Kill The Umpire!

By John Massaro

Please Don't Kill The Umpire! A book written by an amateur umpire for everyone in baseball. A book that has more laughs than a game has pitches! After working 25 years at every level from Little... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967009219
• ISBN13: 9780967009216
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Springbok Pr
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

surprised by the content

I looked at this book because I grew up in Williston Park and my family was very involved in Little League during the '60's and early '70s. I remember John and his family (although I was a bit younger)and was pretty surprised to see a story about me and my Dad in the first chapter. My Dad was "Pauly Bats" and I remember the entire episode. Fast forward to 2007 and people I show the book to are interested not only in that story, but the whole book. It touches on our past and present.

Awesome book!

My dad was an umpire and thoroughly enjoyed the stories and memories in this book. Would recommend it to anyone.

True Blue

Having "been there and done that" for over 22 years I can tell you that John Massaro's book is right on the money. John has been in the trenches and everything he's written about will happen to every umpire if he stays with it long enough. Someday, years from now, something weird in baseball will happen to you and you will remember that you read it here first. John puts his good sense of humor to use as he treks through his experiences. He will have you laugh out loud sometimes as he describes a situation that's just unbelievable. Throughout the book references are made about the honor of the profession that will make you feel good about yourself. He interjects stories throughout the book about some of the old umpires and players in situations that will bring a smile to your face. John adds pieces talking about feminism, racism, and gays. If he were a nationally known figure or celebrity the media would vilify him for not being politically correct. When he talks about women umpires your eyes might widen a bit, but, you know what, it's his book and he shoots from the hip. He backs up his opinions with logic and you can't help but agree with a lot of his views. If you are thinking of being an umpire, buy this book. If you have been umpiring for a few years, buy this book. If you are a 20 year vet, but this book. You will get one more thing from this book. You will like the author (and huckster) when you are finished and will say "John, I'd love to do a game with you".