Right off the Bat: Baseball Ballads

In this lively anthology, the rhythm of the diamond is set to verse, letting the crack of a bat and the hush of a crowded stand echo through rhyme. The poet steps into the shoes of a seasoned pitcher, recalling legends like Matty and historic names while bragging about his own wit and craft. Each ballad spins a snapshot of the sport’s mythology, from the swagger of early greats to the quiet doubts that linger in the shadows of glory.

The collection jumps from dusty tenement fields where children dodge a Sunday patrol to the glittering lights of the big league, offering both a nostalgic glance at community ballgames and a sober look at the sacrifices required for professional fame. Short, punchy verses follow a hopeful minor leaguer, a bench‑warmer yearning for his chance, and a veteran who knows every injury and triumph a player can endure. Listeners will feel the pulse of baseball’s past, its humor, its heartbreak, and its timeless camaraderie.