Oh Baby, I Love It!: Baseball Summers, Hot Pennant Races, Grand Salamis, Jellylegs, El Swervos, Dingers and Dunkers, Etc, Etc, Etc

by Tim McCarver

Book Overview

Here is the ex-Cardinal catcher's candid and remarkably witty account of his major league career, his current position as a sports broadcaster and his thoughts on baseball. Among the best in the field... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394556917
• ISBN13: 9780394556918
• Release Date: March 1987
• Publisher: Villard Books
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

McCarver's Character Comes Through

Tim McCarver has become an icon in the world of baseball announcing. His commentary during games is exceptional for combining the experience of a former ballplayer with a sharp wit, a fierce intelligence, and strongly held opinions. His style and personality comes through in "Oh Baby, I Love It," even though the book was written near the beginning of his announcing career. I could easily hear McCarver's voice as I read. The book loses momentum when McCarver is simply reporting events, such as the Mets' entire 1986 season. McCarver is at his best when writing about his viewpoints and the stars he played with.