At an old sandlot ballfield next to a pizza place, I met Billy.
It was perfect.
Billy is a huge baseball fan.
“Growing up, my favorite players were Griffey and Mattingly and David Justice. Every time I picked up a bat, I pretended I was ...
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Catch 365
In 2018, Ethan played catch every day with a partner. You can find the book he wrote about it here.
Day #365
I woke up at 6:30 to the sound of rain, one of my least favorite weather obstacles. After getting dressed, putting on my t-shirt that most closely resembles a Buck O’Neil and KC Monarchs jersey, I stuffed multiple changes of clothing into ...
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Day #366
Second Annual New Year’s Day Game of Catch.
New hat. New shoes. Old baseball. Older glove.
30 throws. 10-degree wind chill.
With Kaylea and Sophie at the K.
Waiting for Opening Day.
Still dreaming Royals ...
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Catch 365 Superlatives, Part One
My writing desk in the Royals room is covered with reminders and mementoes from Catch 365. Over the next couple of days, just like MLB awards CY Young and MVP and other honors after the season, I’ll name the superlatives of Catch ...
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Catch 365 Superlatives, Part Two
I did not play catch today.
Instead, I wrote about playing catch.
The next real game of catch is already in the works.
More accolades.
Longest Single Game of Catch – A therapy game of catch with Aaron Unthank (Day #256) lasted right at ...
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