Straight from the First Hole: Baseball Ballads is a book that offers the reader a unique look at the world of baseball through a combination of poetry and memoir. The authors of the book, Kirk and William Frederick, successfully combined their love of poetry and baseball, creating a unique atmosphere in each poem. From the first shots to the triumphant shots, each ballad tells the story of this great game and embodies the soul of the sport. Reading Straight from the First Hole: Baseball Ballads, you will immerse yourself in the world of emotions and impressions that baseball gives its fans every day.