“Have you even thrown a baseball before?” the Dive Doctor inquired “deadpan” after I just two-hopped the ball to the right fielder. Other members of “The Roost” were chuckling and telling me stories of some of their errant throws. “The Right Fielder might cut you some slack this time and throw it back to you, but … Continue reading Day 66 “The Roost”
I am happy to report that I accomplished one of the goals I had when I began this journey. I wanted to get to a game in each of the continental 48 States. I complied a list of the first game I saw in each state and what I remember about the experience. Alabama-AL Game 73, … Continue reading Day 198, 199 and 200 “What I remember…”
I have gained a very unique perspective during this trip, I have witnessed first hand what is happening at the ballpark all over the country. What is working and what isn’t working. I am understanding the business side of running a baseball stadium, why the majority of the minor leagues teams have a “baseball entertainment … Continue reading Day 182 “Saving Tradition!”
I am sitting in a restaurant near Grand Rapids, Michigan and I am going to the Midwest League All Star game tonight. But, for the moment, I am watching the Ole Miss vs Texas Tech game that is on the TV. Some Ole Miss fans are at a table next me. They are in town … Continue reading Day 122 “I love Mississippi!”
I have been to three college baseball games in the state of Mississippi. A game at Southern Miss, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss, I was impressed with all three venues. I had a great time at “The Roost” and the “Left Field Lounge”. I didn’t venture out to the outfield stands at the Ole Miss … Continue reading Day 86 “Mississippi College Baseball”
I was asked if I had been to a game at Mississippi State by Todd Maddux of Southern Miss when I visited “The Roost” a few weeks ago. I told him I hadn’t and he suggested if I got the chance to go and check it out, this is all he told me. I didn’t think much … Continue reading Day 85 “Left Field Lounge!”
I was in New Orleans last night and watched the Zephyrs crush the Iowa Cubs, 9-1. There are times I am finding that I have become very obsessed with the game that I want to concentrate on certain things. I purchased a stop watch yesterday and I was timing the pitchers from the moment they step … Continue reading Day 84 “Asked & Answered!”
Yesterday, I went to the Greenville Drive versus the Lexington Legends game. I decided to “keep book” since I was extremely tired. I was up late with the Clemson fans, I slept in my car on the campus, my car alarm went off at 3:33 in the morning. I sprang up and hit my head … Continue reading Day 73 “The Drive”
