Darryl

by Darryl Strawberry

What effect do a father's absence, alcoholism, and raw talent have on a baseball career? Perhaps no one can answer those questions better than Darryl Strawberry - the man who has excited and infuriated more baseball fans than perhaps any other player. He speaks out now, after the brutal media fishbowl of New York, about his Rookie of the Year season, when he shattered several Mets records, and his tempestuous relationship with baseball's owners and managers, and his teammates, particularly with Mets manager Davey Johnson. With courage and candor, Strawberry reveals how he enjoys baseball and its promise more than anything, but has had to deal with the modern world and its expectations of him in the achievement of those promises. Darryl is a story as electrifying as the man himself, as exhilarating as a 500-foot home run.

Genres: Sports, Baseball

Audible Audio

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate, and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives. He has earned the legendary nicknames and phrases of one of the most feared homerun hitters in the game of baseball, Straw's Sweet Swing, Strawberry's Field Forever and The Legendary Straw Man!

Today, Darryl's purpose and passion is serving the Lord Jesus Christ by speaking a message of hope and helping others transform their lives through the power of the gospel.

Reviews

[Chris Schaffer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Only wish he’d discussed partying, teammates, games, and life in NY more. Otherwise, fine.

[Kristal Stidham · Rating 1 out of 5]

Darryl Strawberry was one of the first players I watched as often as I could. This biography confirms what I suspected and what I was afraid of: He freely admits that he was an addict and an abuser. He was clearly weak in character and no amount of success he had with sports is worth our adoration.

This audiobook version is further off-putting because the text is delivered Uzi machine gun style by a brusk New Yorker. Not even close to the accent you want to hear Strawberry's story from.

[Randy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dodgers should've never signed Eric Davis.