Noah has had a blast playing fall baseball. He is finally on a team where all the kids know the fundamentals, they all WANT to be there, and they all try hard every single play. Even practices are fun for him. This next weekend is the last weekend and it’s going to be sad to see it come to an end.
They were the only 5th grade team playing 6th grade teams. Think the “big kids” letting the “little kids” play. Our expectations weren’t very high but we thought it would be a great way to extend the summer ball season! They played 5 Sundays and all of the out-of-town teams came here. Plus, the earliest game played was at 11:00! No early wake-up calls! I am pretty sure a woman planned this whole thing…it was just too perfect.
Overall the season went very well! I believe we only lost 3 games all season. Husband should leave a message in the comment section if that is wrong. Or Tim, maybe you could ask Mike at work if that is right and leave a message for him! :)
The position Noah would like to play is shortstop (most kids do!). He usually gets to play it for a couple of innings each game.
He also did some pitching this last game. It always surprises me when he gets asked to pitch and he says yes. It also makes me very nervous. There is so much pressure on the pitcher! Some days he is really ON and some days he is not.
He had a pretty decent game pitching this time around.
We entered the season with his weakest skill definitely being batting. He had been hit by a pitch and developed a fear of the ball. This caused him to pull his head or pull out of the box and he just wasn’t getting on base.
However, after a couple of weeks, he was doing much better. In fact, I would say his fear is gone and he’s confidant at the plate now. This game he had a great line-drive down third for a triple.
As parents, we have enjoyed every single Sunday for the past four weeks. Two games a day and no complaints from any of us! It’s so great to see your child completely passionate about something and find success as a result of all his hard work.
He’s been very lucky and played with a great group of kids.
Sad to see baseball be over. We just aren’t a basketball family! However, both boys still want to play so it’s time to switch gears!
Going to the Twins game Sunday! GO TWINS!!
Love.
LB
3 comments:
Seeing your kid play baseball is fun...I am glad you had fun too!
And just think....this is only the beginning for you!!! ;) ;)
How fun!
Hope you had fun at the Twins game. Bummer they lost.
I so LOVED Wicked.
Love the new top picture of the boys.
As always love hearing about your boys and LOVE the great pics you take!
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