There is a certain sense of zen that arises when stepping out on the dirt of the diamond. It is a peaceful excitement that arises. It is a ritual. It is home.
The gloves are oiled, and the bats are inspected. The season is ready to go. It is a game so simple, that somehow involves extreme strategies.
In this author’s opinion, the best baseball to watch is not the major leagues. Sure it’s great to see the game played to that level of perfection, but the cost of taking the family out to an MLB game has gotten out of control.
Where to go? Find a AAA team! The quality of play is great, and the tickets are quite affordable. Plus in the minor’s it is all about fun. You are surrounded by people who love baseball, not people there to close a business deal. This is where I find the best experience.
Want something a bit different? Go swing by a local T-Ball game! That’s right, T-Ball. This is just pure fun. No where else can you see 15 errors on a single play occur, all while the right fielder is “relieving” themselves on the field. It is pure Americana.
Go buy those peanuts and cracker jacks, and get out to the park!
The drool never goes away. High school was all about the crappy metal band my buddies and I founded. College was blasting heavy metal over the radio air waves, playing in more crappy metal bands, and even some concert promotions.
care into the yards, especially vegetable gardens.
