Aug 27, 2014 | Game Notes
Childhood can be a cruel experience for some kids. If they aren’t the right size or shape, don’t wear the right stuff, can’t do the right things, or can’t make friends with the right people, they can find themselves on the outside looking in...
Aug 13, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Some kids never have a chance. They don’t pass the “look” test. Too small. Too weak. Too undisciplined. Too inexperienced. We prefer the players who are big, strong, and have already reached some measure of their potential. Those are the kids who we...
May 21, 2014 | Game Notes
First of all, you have to read the following comment from Coach Al Summers. Al was gracious enough to stop by the Baseball Pastor site and interact with me a few weeks ago. His words are incredibly insightful and could stand alone in this post. (Note: Al’s...
Feb 27, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Think back to your youth league experience with your teammates. Play. Chew gum. Get a snow cone after the game. Then goof around some more until your parents made you leave. For those in it or past it, consider your high school playing experience. Long hours of...