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The history of professional baseball is checkered with can't miss prospects who never made it to the big leagues. But most guys quit trying after five, six, 10, 15 years. Not Adam Hyzdu. The first round draft pick tried for 16 seasons to get his big break. He still holds his Cincinnati area high school's home run record, passing Ken Griffey, Jr. He took a tape recorder with him to spring training for several years in a row. You'll never guess where he's playing now.
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The history of professional baseball is checkered with can't miss prospects who never made it to the big leagues. But most guys quit trying after five, six, 10, 15 years. Not Adam Hyzdu. The first round draft pick tried for 16 seasons to get his big break. He still holds his Cincinnati area high school's home run record, passing Ken Griffey, Jr. He took a tape recorder with him to spring training for several years in a row. You'll never guess where he's playing now.
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Timing and Cues
00-01 billboard
01-06 music bed
06- 21:09 Segment 1
21:10-22:09 Q; "this is the hysdu diaries" music break
22:10 - 38:35 Q: "this is the hyzdu diaries" music break
39:36 -58:53 Segment 2
*ends with music quick out*
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Posted on March 28, 2007 at 11:03 AM | Permalink
Review of The Hyzdu Diaries
With the Boys of Summer ready to take the field next week, now would be a good time to air this polished program.
This is a tale of a performer's rise to "overnight success" status. I say that with sarcasm for this is a diary of a talented baseballer and his uphill struggle to reach the Major Leagues.
The diary captures the emotions of Adam Hyzdu as he chases a dream while balancing the demands of being a husband, father and first time homeowner. It's a story of frustration, faith, success, love, competition and the cruel realities of for-profit sport.
It's cleanly edited, has excellent production values and will prove to be an insightful listen for the baseball lovers out there.