High Cheese and Dirty Water

A fastball of a book for baseball fans, Eck-heads, and anyone who ever loved the way Dennis Eckersley called a game. In High Cheese and Dirty Water, Dr. Bill Carroll serves up a hilarious, nostalgic, and lovingly curated glossary of Dennis Eckersley’s unforgettable baseball lingo. From “gas” and “cookies” to “Johnson,” “yacker,” and “iron,” this isn’t just a dictionary—it’s a heartfelt tribute to one of the coolest voices in the booth. Whether you’re a die-hard Red Sox fan, a linguist of the game, or someone who just misses the days of walk-offs and wicked sliders, this book will make you smile, nod, and maybe even go yard with your own Eckspeak. Because Eck didn’t just talk baseball—he coined it.