My stat line from Sunday’s game is somewhat interesting: 0-2, with two fielder’s choices.**
The good news: I didn’t strike out.
The bad news: I still don't even have an on-base percentage.
The first fielder’s choice ended with me ...
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The Quest For a Batting Average, Part Two
I love a good quest story.
The quest story narrative goes like this: The protagonist sets out on an adventurous journey in pursuit of a noble goal and faces numerous obstacles to overcome along the way.
Think Star Wars.
Or Lord of ...
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The Quest For a Batting Average, Part One
I don’t know if it is smart to write this series of my third season in the Grip’N’Rip Baseball League. It might serve as “advance scouting” for the other teams and pitchers.
Ha.
As if they need much advance scouting when it comes to ...
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42 Field – Pioneer, Ohio
Hi Ethan,
I'm just a couple chapters into your book (loving it by the way!). Baseball was my first true love.
Though, I just started "A Year of Playing Catch," I feel the need to extend an invitation your way.
Before I entered ...
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My Why
The first year I tried out for the Grip’N’Rip Baseball League (GRBL), I was on the heels of completing the catch-playing year. Several of my catch partners had played in the GRBL in seasons past and I was greatly intrigued by their stories ...
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