Fate's Take-Out Slide

The late George Genovese was regarded by peers as the greatest baseball scout of all time. His playing career spanned 16 seasons and included a stint in the major leagues. Following 11 seasons as a minor-league manager, Mr. Genovese developed a level of proficiency many believe will never be duplicated. His profession’s highest honor, the lifetime achievement award bestowed by the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, bears his name. He lived in North Hollywood, California. Dan Taylor is a former award-winning television sportscaster. The origins of his announcing work stretch back to summer involvement with minor-league baseball. He lives in Fresno, California.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Tinseltown’s Tale2. Samson and Delilah with Diamonds3. Painted by the Numbers4. Lessons from the College of Baseball5. Greatness Shackled6. One Glorious Night7. The Hot Debate8. The Whole Package9. Cracked by the Whip10. The Man Among Boys11. Aloha Means “Goodbye”12. The Blue Moon13. Upping the AnteIndex