As a manager and owner of a traveling baseball team, I believe Metal Spikes should be read by every single kid dreaming of playing baseball at a higher level… be it high school, college or professional. Not only does this book teach baseball fundamentals, it teaches “life fundamentals”. The mentors in Billy’s life are really mentors for all of us. I strongly recommend to all travel baseball managers to get this book for your players. It will help your kids become better ball players, and teach them how to dream big.
Sean Lewis
Manager and Owner
Buccaneer Traveling baseball
Houston, Texas
As an avid reader, I was impressed with the level of storytelling from a first-time author. Metal Spikes tells the story of Billy and his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Along the way, the adults around him will show him what’s important in the effort to realize that dream. The book shows a boy learning the power of paying attention to those adults and we hear the inner voice of an intelligent and driven individual as he makes progress toward that dream. I can’t wait to read the other 6 books in the series and to see what happens to his friends as they work on their own dreams.
A great book for kids of all ages and one that parents can use to teach life lessons in a fun and relevant way. It makes me wonder what I might have accomplished with these people around when I was younger. Buy this for every child you care about and give them a fighting chance with their own dreams.
Bill Hagara
Austin-based Technology Entrepreneur
The target audience for this book is obviously young boys. But this older lady baseball fan loved it, too. It taught me a lot about the draft process and what goes on behind the scenes in the world of baseball. Can't wait to see what happens to Billy next. Great job by Mr. Haskin!
Catherine Athearn
The author of Metal Spikes covered all the bases". Failure/Success, Friendship/Hardship, Hope/Disappointment & oh yes, Sportsmanship. It definitely takes me back to Little League days & I think Metal Spikes is an outstanding read.
Jim Losher
The book Metal Spikes by Warren Haskin is a more than worthy read for any age interested is sports. A heartwarming tome .
William Harsh
Obviously, the author of Metal Spikes is someone who has lived the sport of baseball. For any kid dreaming of being the best baseball player ever, this is a great read. My guess is that the author was not only a ball player himself, but one of those guys that was the team spirit.a guy who doesn't give up, and is willing to work harder than anyone else. That's what this book is about. Every kid with that dream in baseball should read thisbook. In fact, all kids should read Metal Spikes because it’s about how to be successful in any field. I highly recommend Metal Spikes for kids and parents alike. This book is not only entertainment at its best, but educational for kids and parents alike.
RC Hines
San Diego, California
