Book review: A Damn Near Perfect Game

A Damn Near Perfect Game : Reclaiming America’s Pastime written by Joe Kelly with Rob Bradford sounded, to me, like a book about how Joe himself would make baseball more entertaining. I could not have been more wrong.

It is a personal book in which Joe tells the reader intimate details about his struggle as a kid with an abusive father and how the man influenced him and the way he plays the game.

It’s honest, often funny and well written with the help of Rob Bradford.

Joe is also honest about his view of the game as it is played nowadays. I was surprised by some of his opinions about altering the game, coming from a pitcher. It’s good, though, to read these kind of statements from the guy on the mount.

While Joe kelly isn’t a Dodger anymore, (july 2023 update: he's back!),there is enough stuff in the book about his time with the Boys in Blue. I always enjoyed his antics and by the looks of it, so did his teammates.

All in all a good read and I know you mustn’t judge a book by its cover, but this cover is awesome!