In this special episode, siblings Phebe, Phil, and Isaac chat with author Aaron Fischman about his book A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back. Together, they explore who deserves a biography and why Aaron chose to write about Tony Barnette. They also discuss how to introduce complex foreign concepts to readers and the challenges of becoming a professional athlete.
A Baseball Gaijin has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 CASEY Award for Spitball Magazine’s Best Baseball Book of the Year, and this episode marks a special milestone as the podcast’s very first author interview!
Win a Zoom with Tony Barnette:
The next 34 people who purchase A Baseball Gaijin will be entered for a chance to win a Zoom call with Tony Barnette! To enter, simply send a proof of purchase (receipt or screenshot) to aaronfischman519@gmail.com.
Join us for an insightful conversation and a peek into the world of professional baseball!
