An American coach’s memoir reveals how a simple game can change lives—including his own.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stand in a stadium in Kyiv just years after the Soviet collapse, teaching baseball to teenagers in a country where a Coke is a luxury? Or to coach a national team in the Swiss Alps, battling not just opponents, but prejudice, politics, and your own demons?
WORLD BASEBALL GUY: The Overseas Adventures of an American Coach is not just a sports book. It’s a raw, inspiring, and often shocking travelogue through the heart of international baseball—and the human spirit.
More Than a Game: A Global Adventure
Marvin “Merv” Moore didn’t just coach baseball overseas; he lived it. From the beer halls of Berlin to the sacred mountains of Bhutan, his journey spans three decades and over a dozen countries. In this gripping memoir, you’ll:
Witness the birth of Swiss baseball and see how Moore transformed the lowly national team into a competitive European force.
Go behind the scenes in war-torn Zagreb, where a coaching decision sparks racial hatred and a dramatic stand for dignity.
Experience the surreal – from training athletes in the Sultanate of Brunei to teaching baseball for the first time in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
Feel the thrill of historic upsets, like coaching a 14-year-old pitcher to a stunning victory over a European powerhouse.
A Story of Second Chances
This is more than a coaching diary. It’s a profound personal story of escape, addiction, and redemption. Moore arrived in Switzerland running from grief after his best friend’s suicide, hiding in a haze of weed and one-night stands. Baseball was his anchor. Through the trust of a Swiss family, the challenge of building champions, and the love of a woman he never expected to find, he slowly rebuilt himself.
“I had arrived in Switzerland six years ago with serious personal issues but had finally buried my demons. No longer was I using alcohol and marijuana to escape reality… I stopped hating myself for not saving Stanley’s life.”
Why Readers Are Calling It “Unputdownable”
For baseball fans: It’s a masterclass in coaching, strategy, and player development across wildly different cultures.
For travel lovers: It’s an authentic, unfiltered passport to the world—from Amsterdam’s red-light district to a monsoon-soaked field in Nepal.
For anyone seeking inspiration: It’s a powerful testament to how purpose can pull a person from the brink, and how a simple game can bridge continents and change lives.
Praise & Accolades
(From early readers and endorsements)
“A home run of a memoir. Moore captures the loneliness, humor, and unexpected joys of living abroad, all through the lens of America’s pastime.” – Early Reviewer
“This book changed how I see sports, culture, and second chances. I couldn’t stop reading.” – Beta Reader
Get Your Copy Today & Join the Journey
WORLD BASEBALL GUY is available now in paperback. This is a limited first edition, perfect for collectors, coaches, travelers, and anyone who loves a true story of resilience and adventure.
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What’s Inside:
- 12 vivid country chapters full of drama, humor, and insight
- Personal photos and league articles from the 90s
- A raw, honest look at race, identity, and belonging abroad
- The inspiring founding story of the Bohol Coconuts Baseball Club
Don’t just read about adventure—live it through the pages of this unforgettable memoir. Order your copy of WORLD BASEBALL GUY today and discover why baseball is more than a game; it’s a passport to the world.
P.S. Every purchase supports the ongoing work of the Bohol Coconuts Baseball and Softball Club, helping grow the game where it’s needed most. You’re not just buying a book—you’re joining a mission.
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