We Play It Fast, men's fastpitch book
July 12, 2012
Yucaipa, CA
“We Play It Fast” is still available
Written by Bob on July 12th, 2012
YUCAIPA, CA – In 2011, I wrote a boys’ and men’s fastpitch softball book entitled, “We Play It Fast.” The book is part documentary, part memoir, part feature story, and part photo essay. It has 170 pages and over 200 black and white photos, all packed in 8.5 x 11 inches. The front laminated color cover features Winnipeg, Canada pitcher Stew Sabiston showing why we play and love the sport we call fastpitch or fastball.
The book contains stories about ISC, NAFA and ASA players, teams, sponsors and promoters. Stories about ISC Hall of Famers such as Mark Sorenson, Michael White, Milt Stark, Russell Boice, Jim Rubbelke, Irvin “Red” Meairs, Carl Hansen, K.G. Fincher, Joe Avila, Dave Blackburn, Hice Stiles, John Becker, Darren Zack, along with Ronn Kopp, Rocco Ramsey, Frank Keating, Josh Johnson, Greg Alder, BJ Hunhoff, Brody Abell, Mike Trotter...and that's just to name a few!
And there's photos dating from the earliest in the 1950s up through 2010 - ISC and NAFA and ASA related. Many that you won't find anywhere else, but in this book.
What some buyers have said aboutWe Play It Fast:
"Bob, I got the book, awesome, made me remember what a great game this is and what a great time I was lucky enough to play it in... – GA
"I received my copy in the mail today, a “must have” for fastpitch fans. I am honored to have the story I wrote about Dave Blackburn, “Game Changer” included as the second to last chapter in the book. Get yours before that headline says “Sold Out” (it’s a limited edition at this point) – JF
"I got the book and it is fantastic. I will be reading it cover to cover." – DM
"I just saw a copy of your book. Very nicely done and great job. I was wondering what I would need to do to purchase a copy of it. I thought you did a really nice job talking about the (major division) teams and the (lower divisions)..." - JN
Fastpitch fans, I have only 27 copies left of this one-time, limited edition. To read more and for those interested in ordering a book, visit my website: <href="http://ottoinfocus.com/?p=7006">We Play It Fast</a>
Thank you,
Bob Otto
