Jim Bouton

Jim Bouton was an American professional baseball player and author. He is best known for his controversial, groundbreaking memoir 'Ball Four', which exposed the inner workings of Major League Baseball and became a bestseller.

Books

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  1. 1. Ball Four

    The book is a candid and controversial diary of a professional baseball season. The author, a pitcher, provides an insider's perspective on the sport, revealing the daily grind, locker room antics, and the pressures and politics of the game. The book also delves into the personal lives of the players, touching on their struggles with family, fame, and substance abuse. Despite the backlash it received from the baseball community, the book is considered a groundbreaking work for its honest portrayal of the sport.

    The 2145th Greatest Book of All Time