Feb 22, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
Every baseball kid has a hero. Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Cal Ripken. Those were mine. Every kid needs someone to pattern his game after, someone’s posters on his walls, someone who he dreams of playing like one day. Every baseball kid also needs to know that...
Apr 30, 2014 | Coach's Counselor
I have to admit that somewhere along the line, coaching on purpose doesn’t feel worth it. It’s too difficult, requires too much effort, and takes too much introspection and focus. In my own coaching efforts, I reach that point of exhaustion, bewilderment,...
Feb 17, 2014 | Game Notes
In the wake of his retirement announcement, Derek Jeter has been lauded generously by baseball writers. “Greatest Yankee Ever.” “The Face of Baseball.” “Irreplaceable.” Here are three insights from a legend’s retirement. 1....