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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⚾️📖 Jerry Reuss, St. Louis Cardinals, 1969 - Excerpt from full MLB call-up and debut story in the "Called Up" book

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⚾️📖 Gene Tenace, Oakland A's, 1969 - Excerpt from his full MLB call-up and debut story in the "Called Up" book

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Following his playing career, Jim Rushford worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator at a copper mine before recently entering medical billing coding. An excerpt from his “Beyond the Last Inning” story has been shared on my Facebook page. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Get the “Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball” book today! ⚾️📖

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I've posted the introduction for "Beyond the Last Inning" on my Substack. I hope the book gives fans a better understanding of what professional ballplayers face when they hang up their cleats, and helps other ballplayers going through the process.

‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Introduction

Professional baseball players are human.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If Jerry Reuss, the longest tenured player in my “Called Up” book, enjoyed it, I’m sure you will too. I received this email from Reuss shortly after the book came out. Receiving the email from any player in the book would have been nice. Receiving it from a 22-year MLB veteran was especially nice.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Get the “Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball” book today! ⚾️📖

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Preferences (top five in order): Cubs, Red Sox, Brewers, Padres, Guardians Prediction: Unfortunately, the Dodgers Your preferences and predictions? 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⚾️📖 Bobby Witt Sr., Texas Rangers, 1986 - Excerpt from his full story in the “Called Up” book

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I can barely remember baseball without Mike Krukow in the Giants booth, and for those earlier memories, he was in a Giants uniform. I’ll miss him.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last direct order pitch for a while! I’m running low! Let me know if you’d like a copy of either book ASAP!

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Following baseball, Kurt Knudsen fulfilled another lifelong dream by serving as a police officer, including time in his department’s motorcycle and SWAT units. I am pleased to feature him in both of my books. Here’s an excerpt from his “Beyond the Last Inning” story.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last direct order pitch for a while! I’m running low! Let me know if you’d like a copy of either book ASAP!

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Let me know if you’d like one shipped directly from me. I have a handful left.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Help “Beyond the Last Inning” gain traction! If you’ve enjoyed the book, positive reviews and word of mouth go a long way. Whether it’s a longer review for a publication, a few sentences on a book or baseball website, or just simply clicking on five stars on Amazon, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Baseball day during a mini vacation to San Diego with my wife. ☀️🌊⚾️

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’ve restocked my personal inventory of both books. If you’d like to get them directly from me, I can include you in my next post office trip. Let me know. 😊⚾️📖

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

⚾️📖 Jerry Reuss, St. Louis Cardinals, 1969 - Excerpt from full MLB call-up and debut story in the "Called Up" book

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Book authors rarely make money. Here’s a breakdown.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’m thankful Scott Spiezio is featured in both of my books. However, I feel beyond blessed to call him a friend. I’ve posted an excerpt from his “Beyond the Last Inning” story on my Substack. substack.com/@zakfordstor...

‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Excerpt (Scott Spiezio)

Scott Spiezio played 16 seasons of affiliated baseball, including 12 seasons in the major leagues.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⚾️📖 Gene Tenace, Oakland A's, 1969 - Excerpt from his full MLB call-up and debut story in the "Called Up" book

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

One year ago, today, I submitted the manuscript and corresponding documents for my recently released “Beyond the Last Inning!” I’m very pleased with how it turned out!

Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Sweet mail day! A travel scorebook from @thirty81press.bsky.social and the latest book by @zakford.bsky.social.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My new shameless promotional shirt for book presentations and other baseball outings.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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People often ask about the strategies and processes I have used when working on my book projects. Therefore, I decided to share the preface of my latest book, “Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball,” on my Substack.

‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Preface

People often ask about the strategies and processes I have used when working on my book projects.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Book photo vs. original photo 😃

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Preface

People often ask about the strategies and processes I have used when working on my book projects.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Walked across the bridge during lunchtime for a few innings of the Athletics vs. Blue Jays game.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I’m scheduling “Beyond the Last Inning” virtual presentations, podcasts, interviews, and even in-person presentations (depending on location). Please send me a DM or email at zakford@gmail.com. I’d love to chat about the book with you and/or your group.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Getting ready for my next post office visit. Let me know if you’d like to get one directly from me. 😊

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Following his playing career, Bob Tewksbury entered mental skills coaching for athletes. He played 18 seasons of affiliated baseball, including 13 seasons in the major leagues. Here’s an excerpt from his "Beyond the Last Inning: Life and Careers After Playing Professional Baseball" story.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Following his playing career, Mark Acre entered real estate before eventually pursuing high level corporate sales jobs. At the time of his interview for the “Beyond the Last Inning” book, he was working and living in Arizona.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Getting ready for my next post office visit. Let me know if you’d like to get one directly from me. 😊

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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If you’ve enjoyed “Beyond the Last Inning,” positive reviews and word of mouth go a long way. Whether it’s a longer review for a publication, a few sentences on a book or baseball website, or just simply clicking on five stars on Amazon, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Who wants to help me get rid of these books? Send me a message or email zakford@gmail.com if you’d like to be included in my next post office trip. 😃👍📖⚾️

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When you meet one of your boyhood superheroes and apparently get the nervous sweats. 😃🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ Bo Jackson made his MLB debut 40 years ago today.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Who wants to help me get rid of these books? Send me a message or email zakford@gmail.com if you’d like to be included in my next post office trip. 😃👍📖⚾️

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Available now! Order “Beyond the Last Inning” online today!

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Available now! Order “Beyond the Last Inning” online today!

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Introduction

Professional baseball players are human.

Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Obligatory first day of school photo for BOTH of us… Well, sort of… My daughter is starting her sophomore year at the local community college, and I’m taking an online creative writing class through a different community college just for fun.

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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‘Beyond the Last Inning’ Book Introduction

Professional baseball players are human.