Mar 27, 2015 | Diamond Devotions
You’ve probably heard something to the effect that “winners never cheat, and cheaters never win.” Maybe you bought it as a kid, and now realize it’s not true. In reality, there are lots of winners of games and contests who cheated their way to...
Mar 13, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
If you want to become a better hitter, you can. If you want to throw more strikes, it’s possible. If you want to teach the game more effectively, that’s not out of your reach. All those things require is undivided focus, unending hard work, and and...
Mar 7, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Before every game I played in college, our coaches went over the scouting report on the other team. We discussed their tendencies on the mound, at the plate, in the field, and on the bases. So, when the pitcher who always goes to the off-speed pitch with two strikes...
Mar 7, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Beware of the guy who insists on doing everything his own way. If the coach says wear long sleeves, he’s wearing short ones. When everyone else wears their pant legs low, his are high. He’s the guy who doesn’t shave when it’s a team mandate....
Mar 7, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Over the past decade, several Major League players were implicated in what has become known as “The Steroid Era.” Dozens were accused, some were suspended, and many others denied use of performance enhancing drugs. It’s interesting to see what...
