Separating from the Pack

Every player is looking for a way to separate himself from the pack. Some can do that by their performance on the field. Not all can, however. Is there a biblical way to distinguish yourself as a player, as a coach, and to help others do the same? You and I will all...

Shortcuts

There’s no shortcut to scoring runs. Guys have to touch every base. If you don’t get guys on, you can’t score. If they miss a base on the way around, they’re out. It’s pretty simple. There’s no way around it. We accept this in a baseball game, but not always in life....

Beyond “Just Say No”

Over the years, baseball and addiction have sadly often walked in tandem. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, steroids, women, attention…the list goes on. Somehow, we remain seemingly shocked when a human player does human things, unlike the heroes we often make them out to...

Who Do You Want to Hit with a Fastball?

It happens several times each year. A batter is hit by a pitch. The opposing team retaliates by hitting someone. Both teams and managers are warned. An obscure reliever hits another guy. Benches clear. Bullpen guys come running in to join the scrum. The players try to...

For Those Who Will Do Anything To Win…

What will you do to win? What will you do to reach the goals you’ve set? Some read those questions and immediately think, “I’ll do anything. I’ll work as hard as I need to.” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those...