Swinging a new bat is a welcomed invitation into a world of possibility.
With no grip on it other than the silky-smooth maple from which it was crafted and with no pine tar or batting gloves nearby, I take a few gentle swings, feeling ...
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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.
The Power of Glove
I believe in the power of a glove. This is not a religious conviction, though Annie Savoy and John Kinsella would probably disagree. I hold a simple belief that a glove can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
Gloves carry ...
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The Catching Hope Tour – 2.0
First, the “bad” news. The catch-playing, storytelling, glove-giving-away trip to Cooperstown is postponed. Hopefully, it will be a reality next summer. Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully.
When Life throws a curveball, keep ...
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Dad’s Glove
Dad bought his glove years before I took my first breath. He bought it so he could play on a beer-league slow-pitch softball team.
“I was transferred to Cape Girardeau, Missouri in May, 1969, where Charmin Paper Products was opening a ...
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The Short Version
In 2018, I played catch every single day. It was awesome.
Toward the end of Spring Training 2018, Wilson sent me a new glove. A 12.75” blonde, H-webbed beauty. That new glove was an incredible encouragement and affirmation of the journey ...
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