Games 2&3

I realize that if I had 1 dream job it would be coaching. However, that dream is just that, as I have a goal of a strong, close, and loving family. Coaching would take me away too much, in my opinion, to accomplish this goal. So, I take solace in the coaching I get to do with Ty and, if possible; will continue with it and if the girls are in sports and they need a coach and I can, I will. (what a garbled wierd sentence I don't want to fix) I take an immense satisfaction seeing these boys succeed at different levels. A boy that struggles hitting getting his first hit is a joy. A boy that is good having a great game is rewarding. Seeing boys I had last year doing better this year is great. So I will take this until they come up with a season of something that takes place between 7am and 6pm M-F. :-)

Game 2: 9 - 1
Not a lot of hitting but we took advantage of our walks and our aggressive base running to win. We have good pitching that throws strikes and fielders that are doing a good job. Still, much improvement is needed

Ty was 0-2 with a walk and 2k's and scored a run. He is an excellent catcher and threw 2 runners out at 3rd.

Game 3: 11-6
Much better hitting and some boys that haven't hit this year, so far, got some hits. Our pitching was excellent. The other team had 1 hitter that hit the ball over the left fielder's head 2 times collecting 5 RBI in the process. Other than that, great job!

Ty was 1-2 with a walk and 2 runs scored. He caught all 5 innings (there is scheduled 6 but time limit gets us before that) and has caught 13 of the 15 innings we have played. Saturday (March 15) I will have him play other positions and give our 2 other catchers some work.

Blue Jays Game 1

Game 1 is in the books (more of a pre-season game) and it's fun to see the team play. The quality from Farm to Minor is a big jump. We go from teaching the most basic of fundamentals to improving those and teaching others. The final score was Blue Jays 7 and Diamond Backs 7. Ty caught 4 innings and pitched 1. His 2 at bat he hit a long line drive to right center that would have been an easy double but the coach at 1st bast held the runner there until it was too late. Ty was so excited and running hard he almost ended up at 2nd base with the other runner. He had to turn around and go back to 1st. Ty ended the day 1-2 with a single, RBI, walk, 2 runs scored and on base 3 times. He did a good job at catcher and pitched a good 5th inning. We are excited to have the season begin. The picture above is the hit (with a brand new Miken Burn bat) to right center. Below is the uniform and father son number combo's.

Baseball Season Starter!!

If you go to www.eteamz.active.com/coachbird , you will see the teams and schedule for our Blue Jays. 1st game is tonight so we will get a look at them and see how they have taken to my subpar coaching. Wish us luck!