Fortitude and Determination

In mid-June, ABC News featured an inspiring article about 17 year-old Mark Selavka who is a pitcher for the Manchester High School Indians in Connecticut. Mark has cerebral palsy which is a neurological condition that has severely weakened the left side of his body, giving him only limited use of his left hand and a limp when [...]

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Amazing Adam Bender

I found this amazing video and had to share it. It says it all about inspiration, courage, character and how Baseball is Life…
Adam Bender, 8, is one of several kids who play catcher in Southeastern’s rookie league at Veterans Park. What makes Adam stand out is that he plays one of the toughest positions on [...]

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Another Angel in the Outfield…

IN MEMORY OF HERBERT WING 1961-2009
It is with a heavy heart that I share word of the passing of Herb Wing who died last night in the hospital after suffering a massive heart attack last Saturday. Herb was a great husband, father, coach, friend and neighbor to those who were fortunate to know him including myself. [...]

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One Dirt Dog’s Reward

The 2008 All-Star Edition of The Best Players in Babe Ruth League is now published and available for distribution. Just the thing to warm up the middle of winter!
Each season the Babe Ruth League selects its most outstanding baseball and softball players who represented their local leagues in District, State and Regional tournament competition leading up [...]

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Baseball Mom

You’re a Baseball Mom
And you show us your love,
When you help us with hitting
Or play catch with Dad’s glove.
 
From the backstop and bleachers
We hear you cheering us on,
And you take us on road trips
Whether short ones or long.
 
Your competitive fire
Helps us to play at our best
And builds our desire
To stand out from the rest.
 
Whether winning or [...]

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