Teammate
I finally got the chance to read Teammate: My Journey in Baseball and a World Series for the Ages by David Ross (with Don Yaeger). Overall, I really liked the book. I think Grandpa Rossy's personality really came through. After all, his leadership and personality is why he has so many adoring fans. After all, most people don't care a whole lot about their team's back-up catcher.
If you are a Cubs fan and like David Ross, you should read the book. If you are just a baseball fan and like memoir, you should read the book. (My husband, the Tiger fan, is probably going to read it in the near future because it interests him as well.) If you don't want to know what goes on behind the scenes and in the clubhouse, don't read it. After all, while David Ross is a classy guy overall, he was a professional baseball player. Some people just don't want to know what happens behind closed doors.
Now, Ross is a player and not a professional writer. This comes through at moments when the writing is a bit stilted and awkward. However, it is still an enjoyable read.
Ross looks and comments on his career through the lens of the 2016 World Series run. He jumps back and forth from 2016 to other parts of his career. While it might sound confusing, it actually works very well as a way to frame the book.
Cons: Sometimes the writing is awkward. And there are a few moments that border on (but never cross) the TMI line.
Pros: If you wanted to know what Heyward said during the Game 7 rain delay, Ross discusses the locker room meeting. Plus, there are great insights into what Ross learned about being a teammate during his career. The book is aptly named.
Overall, I recommend Teammate. It was an enjoyable and insightful read.
If you are a Cubs fan and like David Ross, you should read the book. If you are just a baseball fan and like memoir, you should read the book. (My husband, the Tiger fan, is probably going to read it in the near future because it interests him as well.) If you don't want to know what goes on behind the scenes and in the clubhouse, don't read it. After all, while David Ross is a classy guy overall, he was a professional baseball player. Some people just don't want to know what happens behind closed doors.
Now, Ross is a player and not a professional writer. This comes through at moments when the writing is a bit stilted and awkward. However, it is still an enjoyable read.
Ross looks and comments on his career through the lens of the 2016 World Series run. He jumps back and forth from 2016 to other parts of his career. While it might sound confusing, it actually works very well as a way to frame the book.
Cons: Sometimes the writing is awkward. And there are a few moments that border on (but never cross) the TMI line.
Pros: If you wanted to know what Heyward said during the Game 7 rain delay, Ross discusses the locker room meeting. Plus, there are great insights into what Ross learned about being a teammate during his career. The book is aptly named.
Overall, I recommend Teammate. It was an enjoyable and insightful read.
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