So last spring Patrick played soccer, as we all know. And it was fine, but he didn't love it. Then we got on a real casual baseball team this summer that was kind of over before it even started, and I never got pictures. But it was enough for Patrick to know that he really likes baseball. So we signed up for fall ball and now it is underway. The first game was Tuesday and it went fine. Here are a few pics...
They play two innings total...meaning each team gets to bat a full rotation twice. Outs and runs aren't kept track of, but they do try to move the ball the right way so the kids can learn what they're actually supposed to be doing.
Each kid gets three pitches from the coach, and if they don't get a hit, they use the tee. Patrick hit the first pitch both times. He's a pretty good hitter. In the summer league he only had to use the tee once in four games. But I suppose it all depends on the pitch too. There aren't any strikes or anything. Just hit what's coming at you. But he does it well.
How cool is my kid??? Yes, he did catch it!
