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The Least Among Them: 29 Players, Their Brief Moments in the Big Leagues, and a Unique History of the New York Yankees Kindle Edition

by Paul Russell Semendinger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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"(The Least Among Them) is the ultimate insider book." – Marty Appel

"This charming and meticulously researched book will remind you of baseball's power to change and enrich lives far beyond the diamond." – Jonathan Eig

The Least Among Them is a most special baseball book that looks at the New York Yankees history in an original, unique, and never before written manner. Throughout their history, the New York Yankees have been defined by the legends and the successes of their most famous players. But, as part of their long history, the Yankees have also fielded players that have become lost to history. This book is those players' story, telling the unique histories of the men whose entire major league baseball career lasted but a single game with that game being played as a New York Yankee. While these players may be forgotten, their stories are compelling. Filled with a unique Yankee history, single game stats, and a love of baseball, The Least Among Them tells the story of baseball's most successful franchise in an entirely new way.
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"Make room on your reading list for this one. You'll come back to it again and again." —Dan Joseph, Author of Last Ride of the Iron Horse: How Lou Gehrig Fought ALS to Play One Last Championship Season

"This book is a wonderful read for any historian or fan of the game, and a must-have if your team is the Yankees." —Lyle Spatz, Chairman of SABR's Baseball Records Committee and the author of New York Yankees Openers, Yankees Coming...Yankees Going

"Unique stories worthy of engaging our imaginations and tugging on our emotions." —Robert Skead, Author of Safe at Home

"This charming and meticulously researched book will remind you of baseball’s power to change and enrich lives far beyond the diamond." —Jonathan Eig, New York Times best-selling author of Luckiest Man, Opening Day, and Ali: A Life

"A great read for anyone who has ever dreamed of playing in the big leagues, if only for just one game." —Chris Donnelly, Author of Doc, Donnie, the Kid, and Billy Brawl: How the 1985 Mets and Yankees Fought For New York’s Baseball Soul

"The Least Among Them is a treasure trove of fascinating stories about lesser known Yankees, lovingly researched and crafted by writer/historian Paul Semendinger. A must-read for Yankee fans and the baseball cognoscenti." —Jon Leonoudakis, Baseball Documentarian

"Every guy who spends just one day on an MLB team's 25-man roster represents the dreams of tens of thousands of boys. With meticulous research and clever storytelling, Paul Semendinger pays homage to the 29 lucky ones who were able to live out that dream for one afternoon in Pinstripes. The Least Among Them promises to be the best among choices for Yankees' fans looking to add to their baseball libraries."
David Ostrowsky, author of Pro Sports in 1993

"Most of us can only dream of what these people did, and the details Paul brings to each story brings them all to life." —Rich Klein, 3-Time SABR National Trivia Champion, 40 Years on writing about the Sports Collecting Hobby

"[T]he ultimate insider book." —Marty Appel, author of Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss

"The Least Among Them is a delightful journey into the past of baseball's most hallowed franchise." —Barry Sparks, Author of Frank "Home Run" Baker: World Series Hero and Hall of Famer

"The most impressive scholarship on the Yankees I have read." —Dr. Rock Positano and John Positano, Award-winning authors of Dinner With DiMaggio

About the Author

Dr. Paul Semendinger, is widely known for his deep knowledge of the history of baseball, specifically the New York Yankees. He is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA) and a regular contributor to their exclusive newsletter, "Here's The Pitch." Paul operates, writes for, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the extremely successful Yankees blog, Start Spreading the News. He is a guest host on several sports radio shows and podcasts. Paul still pitches in a NJ baseball league and holds out hope that the Yankees will call on him to pitch for the big club.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09CJVVM4X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artemesia Publishing, LLC (October 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Dr. Semendinger is a passionate educator who, in his close to thirty years has served in almost every capacity - teacher, vice principal, principal, and college professor. Dr. Sem currently serves as the principal of the most wonderful elementary school in the world!

An accomplished speaker and original thinker, Dr. Semendinger also shares his insight with educators across the country at conferences and workshops.

As a writer, Dr. Semendinger demonstrates great diversity in style and is also an accomplish essayist. Dr. Semendinger's first book of essays, "Impossible is an Illusion" and his first novel, "Scattering the Ashes" have been praised. "Scattering the Ashes" has won numerous book awards. Dr. Semendinger is the Editor-in-Chief of the Start Spreading The News Yankees blog. His unique history of the Yankees "The Least Among Them" comes out in 2021.

An active runner, Dr. Semendinger has completed 21 marathons. He also still plays competitive baseball and softball.

More than all of this, Dr. Semendinger is a devoted husband and the proud father of three wonderful sons. It is Dr. Semendinger's family that brings him the most joy.

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one review highlighting the unique concept of focusing on one-game wonders and another noting how it provides a reminder of the subtle dynamics of the game.

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  • Jerry131
    5.0 out of 5 stars Success and failure -- in a single act
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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    My first thought in beginning this book was to recall a line from the movie Major League: "Who are these guys?" But as I read further, I realized that the real essence of the book was a celebration of failure in the same way that baseball itself celebrates failure -- and of those who are able, if only momentarily, to overcome it. Most fans appreciate those players who manage to hit the ball safely a mere three times out of ten or happen to be standing in the spot where they cannot avoid catching a game-ending screamer. Semendinger appreciates the simple act of making it to the highest level, The Show, even for the briefest of moments. Not every man who plays the game professionally will make it to the Majors, but for the author an everyman can. And in that fleeting moment, each of his subjects experiences both success and failure -- in a single act.

    For Yankees fans, this collection of vignettes will stir some memories and start some intergenerational conversations. For the rest of us, it is a reminder of the subtle dynamics of the game, of the unending clash between hope and despair. Perhaps the most telling lesson of the book is the fact, recounted in case after case, that every one of these men reached the pinnacle of his dreams, lost his grip on the peak, but stayed in the game, hoping against hope to climb that mountain one more time. Still, each could say, in the words of Crash Davis in the movie Bull Durham, "Yeah, I was in The Show."
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  • T. Trubac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bunch of forgotten ghosts?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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    A great line from the movie Rambo II is when Charles Napier is talking to Richard Crenna and asks if anyone cares about a bunch of forgotten ghosts. Crenna replies, "Men, [gosh darnit]".

    That dialogue captures this book perfectly. The players in the book may be people you have never heard of before. It's not Mantle, or Jeter, or anyone else. It's players that played a game, an at bat, etc, but had a role in establishing the franchise as one of the best.

    The writing is superb and each little story is succinct and enjoyable to read.

    Pick up the book and learn about these "ghosts".
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  • tom dipasqua
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2021
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    this book has a unique concept, a number of players for the Yankees who played one major league game ( l wish someone had written similar books for other teams) This book had me googling what happened to these players afterwards The book also has lots of Yankee historical lore. Well worth it
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  • Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars an in-depth look at the unknown Yankees.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
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    Without this book, many of these players would remain anonymous. This book shows the reader how hard it is to become a major league, baseball player, and how interesting the stories of those who only played one game are.
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  • Leslie C Gier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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    For someone who’s a baseball nut like myself, you’ll enjoy the story of each player. I’d love a book of noting but obscure players.
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  • Richard A. Cuicchi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the ultimate Yankees fan
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
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    If you are deep into the history of the Yankees, you'll want to read this book. It's well-researched and has biographical content you won't find anywhere else.
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  • Paul A. Kopp
    5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting twist on Yankees history
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021
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    Not the stars, but Yankees whose big league careers lasted exactly one game. An interesting look at these "one game wonders". Well researched and written.
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  • Barry Sparks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Author cleverly unravels New York Yankees history
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
    Even die-hard Yankee fans aren't familiar with Charles Fallon, Honey Barnes, Homer Thompson, Elvio Jiminez, Christian Parker and Sam Marsonek. After all, they are 6 of 29 players whose entire major league career consisted of one game with the New York Yankees.

    Author Paul Semendinger cleverly unravels New York Yankees history by pulling on the string of these 29 unique players. While telling their unknown stories, he finds connections with other Yankees and events.

    Besides presenting a profile of each of the 29 players, Semendinger includes an Extra Innings feature with each player. Here, he often makes a connection with past Yankees and history. For example, pitcher Christian Parker appeared in one game for the 2001 Yankees. Since he was a graduate of Notre Dame, Semendinger connects him with Carl Yastrzemski, who once almost became a Yankee. Since Rugger Ardizoia, who appeared in one game with the 1947 club, was born in Italy, Semendinger's Extra Innings feature focuses on other Yankees born in Europe.

    The Least Among Them is a delightful journey into the past of baseball's most hallowed franchise.
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