Before any game begins, an umpire must utter the famous words “Play Ball!” The definition of play is defined as “engaged in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” We are told to play with a ball. Play the...
In order for a ballplayer to have a successful career, it is important to remember all the exterior factors that go into that success. Multiple World Series champion Curt Schilling stated that “baseball is not a game you can achieve individually.” The game requires...
Legendary Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell stated that “Baseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.” Ernie Harwell like any person who has been...
A game played in the dirt. A game so engrossed in getting dirty that old time visiting baseball uniforms were originally dark colors that would hide the dirt because when players were on the road they could not launder their clothes. Thus we have home whites and road...
Presenting challenges to young players is essential towards them reaching their pinnacle in any sport. If we do not continue to challenge, then a young players talents can start to stagnate. A push in recent years has been to play your son or daughter up in age...
