Bill Geivett's- Do You Want to Work in Baseball? Do you want to know the process of acquiring employment in MLB? Have you wondered how baseball scouts evaluate players? Do you want to know more about professional baseball Player Development? Bill Geivett draws on his 28 years of experience in professional baseball to answer these questions. He offers his insights from his time as a player, scout, and front office executive. Do You Want to Work in Baseball? is more than a "how to" description of details to remember. It is filled with Bill's real-life lessons learned from the varied roles he has held for Major League Baseball Clubs including the California Angels, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos,Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Colorado Rockies. For anyone who desires a career in Major League Baseball or any professional sport, as well as, athletes, parents, and fans, Do You Want to Work in Baseball? is a unique practical look into a world that only a few have seen first-hand. This book details the necessary preparation and extensive work required to attain an interview or employment in today's competitive landscape of professional sports. It also details the process of scouting younger athletes and projecting their abilities into the future. Lastly, it takes the reader into a thought-provoking look at professional Player Development and the intricate processes and perspectives involved. The book includes some colorful stories about Tommy Lasorda, Joe Maddon and FP Santangelo, among others. Reviewed by Gisela Dixon for Readers' FavoriteDo You Want to Work in Baseball? by Bill Geivett is a comprehensive nonfictionbook on the ins and outs of professional baseball and how to makea life and career in it. Do You Want to Work in Baseball? explores literallyeverything to do with the field, including what are the various job andcareer options in the field, detailed information about each one, how tobreak in, baseball operations, interview skills and tips, scouting, and muchmore. Bill Geivett brings his background in professional baseball to thisbook and explores not just everything that is needed to know to breakinto the industry, but also offers thought-provoking and often timeshumorous glimpses into the world of some well-known pro baseballplayers.Do You Want to Work in Baseball? is an in-depth, comprehensive book oneverything one needs to know to succeed in the field of Major LeagueBaseball. In fact, the interview tips and general life lessons in this bookare not restricted to pro baseball or indeed any sports field, and can beapplied equally well to any field to achieve career success. I really likedthe interview section presented in this book, which proves that one notonly needs the skills, but also a never-give-up, can-do attitude and apassion for the job. The writing style is very engaging and makes it a funread, even for a non-baseball fan. All in all, a highly recommended readfor anyone wishing to enter the competitive world of Major LeagueBaseball. Reviewed by Kayti Nika Raet for Readers' FavoriteBill Geivett's Do You Want to Work in Baseball? provides an insider's lookinto the world of professional baseball. In it, Geivett details how scoutsevaluate players, the process of starting a career there, and the passionrequired for longevity and success. With twenty-eight years of experience,Bill Geivett is an expert in his field, not through sudden genius - thoughhis work is insightful - but because of a willingness to listen and learn, awillingness he proves time and time again is necessary for success.Do You Want to Work in Baseball is more than a simple how to. AsGeivett draws on his insight as a player, scout, and front office executive,he offers philosophical as well as practical advice. His advice is also goodfor any aspect of one's life, regardless of whether they succeed in theworld of baseball, urging the reader to focus on long term gains insteadof short term victories.I enjoyed reading Do You Want to Work in Baseball? by Bill Geivett. Itprovides a unique view into a world few get to experience and Geivett'swords of wisdom also reminded me of my own father who coached LittleLeague. It seems as though baseball inspires a unique philosophy in allthose who engage in the classic sport. Geivett also includes some colorfulstories as well as tips and advice, and his book reads as though you'regetting one-on-one insight from a mentor. A great read for anyone who istough enough for the world of baseball. Author Bill Geivett, M.Ed., with more than 28 years ofexperience in professional baseball as a player, scout and front officeexecutive, takes the reader on a trip that is part steps to acquire that firstbaseball job, part personal insights and stories, and part mentorship inScouting and Player Development. TESTIMONIALS Tommy Lasorda Special Advisor to the Chairman, Los Angeles Dodgers, Former Dodgers Manager "This is a great book for any aspiring Major League Baseball employee. It is filled