umodelnut Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hey Guys, im playing baseball this year again. I always have since I was little. Last year they had me on first base because im left handed. This year they tried me out for pitching, they said I was awesome!!! They couldnt believe how well I did for my first time. Im still playing first base still though. The only thing I dont like about baseball is bating. Im afraid of getting hit and I always back out of the box. Last year I got hit by the the second fastest pitcher. I didnt play for half the game, because I couldnt breath half the game.also the coach asked me what number we wanted to be. I said 75, because thats the year of my Sidewinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Cool! I never really got into sports. All my life I've been doing Boy Scouts, 4-H and, of course, working on various vehicles.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 I never was never into boy scouts, we have 4-H around here but I have no idea what it is. I also work on various vehicles too Cousin Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Olivetroad Posted April 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2012 since I was littleHa! Was that back when you were a kid?Vinny - the secret to batting is the same as for a lot of other things in life - DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN!Keep your chin up and don't give that pitcher an inch - not a half inch! You are the dude holding the bat - you have a helmet on. The balls are never as close as you think, and it is not in the pitchers best interest to hit you. If he does, you get a free base. If he hits you a second time, take that bat out to the mound and visit the pitcher with it.Don't you back up in that box the next time you bat, I will be watching! (and cheering you on) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I never was never into boy scouts, we have 4-H around here but I have no idea what it is. I also work on various vehicles too Cousin Ben.That's what a lot of kids say. You should ask somebody about your local 4-H clubs. There's a lot of really awesome things other than just animals. There's rocketry, woodworking, Travelall, and other cool stuff you would like. The next time you see somebody that's in 4-H, you should ask them about it.Cousin Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 My favorite game, I just coached a winter league. My boy is 11 and he catches. He was on the little league all stars last year and they came real close to winning state. You really have to get over being hit and take controll of the batters box, that is your space, put it to good use. Ever been running,fell and scraped your knee? Did you give up running. Or bang your hand wrenching on a truck and gave the truck away? Same thing. Very seldom do you get hit. If you keep your eye on the ball you will see were it's going in plenty of time, thats how you get good hits. You must have a good eye and a strong arm if you pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Aww Vinny, just think of it this way, if he hits you, your just taking one for the team! You get a free base! Now dont go jumping out over the plate just to get on base though! Hang in there and smack that ball,,,or let it smack you,,,,randyp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 OK, ill try to do that stuff. I will try to ask somebody who is in 4-H about it too. If your wondering why im not in school, its because I have to skip it to go get X-rays for my braces in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hey Guys, im playing baseball this year again. I always have since I was little. Last year they had me on first base because im left handed. This year they tried me out for pitching, they said I was awesome!!! They couldnt believe how well I did for my first time. Im still playing first base still though. The only thing I dont like about baseball is bating. Im afraid of getting hit and I always back out of the box. Last year I got hit by the the second fastest pitcher. I didnt play for half the game, because I couldnt breath half the game.also the coach asked me what number we wanted to be. I said 75, because thats the year of my Sidewinder. Back in grade school I was playing soft ball and was right field. I was too busy BS'n with my friend (who was center) to notice a classmate hit the ball in my direction. It was a good hit and smacked me square in the side of my head. Didn't have a helmet on, we weren't required to wear one as it was a catholic school gym class, they weren't concerned about law suits then. I went blind for about 10 - 15 seconds and was disoriented but my vision returned and I didn't really feel anything. Kept on playing and I never felt any pain or had a headache. But to this day I still think I feel something every now and then on that side of my head, like it did dome brain damage lol. Maybe that's why I am on this site OK, ill try to do that stuff. I will try to ask somebody who is in 4-H about it too. If your wondering why im not in school, its because I have to skip it to go get X-rays for my braces in my mouth. Have fun with the braces, I had top and bottom for years along with a bunch of other metal in my mouth to keep everything strait. Its not all bad but one piece of advice: WEAR THE RETAINER after the braces come off! I said screw this and threw mine out. Now I have a crooked tooth in the front of my mouth, thankfully its a lower incisor otherwise it would be more noticeable. Annoying to look at and always gets yellowy because its tough to brush in the gap. I wish I had never thrown that thing out. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Have fun with the braces, I had top and bottom for years along with a bunch of other metal in my mouth to keep everything strait. Its not all bad but one piece of advice: WEAR THE RETAINER after the braces come off! I said screw this and threw mine out. Now I have a crooked tooth in the front of my mouth, thankfully its a lower incisor otherwise it would be more noticeable. Annoying to look at and always gets yellowy because its tough to brush in the gap. I wish I had never thrown that thing out.I've had mine for about 2 years now and I'll be getting them off soon. I'll be sure to wear my retainer.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 I already had braces on the top once, and a retainer on the top once. Im getting braces the 27th. Sad thing is, the 27th is mt first baseball game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I already had braces on the top once, and a retainer on the top once. Im getting braces the 27th. Sad thing is, the 27th is mt first baseball game....Bummer.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Bummer.BenYep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The southpaw likes sidewinders. I'm noticing a tendency to the left. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauthpk Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hey Guys, im playing baseball this year again. I always have since I was little. Last year they had me on first base because im left handed. This year they tried me out for pitching, they said I was awesome!!! They couldnt believe how well I did for my first time. Im still playing first base still though. The only thing I dont like about baseball is bating. Im afraid of getting hit and I always back out of the box. Last year I got hit by the the second fastest pitcher. I didnt play for half the game, because I couldnt breath half the game.also the coach asked me what number we wanted to be. I said 75, because thats the year of my Sidewinder.Vin, baseball, trucking, getting woman it all requires the same. Patience and a lot of practice. The kid on the pitchers mound is as nervous as you are. Keep your eye on the ball, chip up and swing through....Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks. I pitched to my Papa today, he says im pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauthpk Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Believe it or not pitching speed and endurance comes from your legs especially your left. Spend some time building up those muscles and working on your form. Most importantly- have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 just get out on that mound ,,,big boy,,and make it happen,,,i was also a pitcher in the little league 65-69...wish i woulda kept it up,lost interest back then,,now im kicking myself..,love the game though,,cant get enough of it,,on TV...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks guys. I dont know if I told you this but I am left handed at everything. My cousin Eric said they need more left handed pitchers, he is left handed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks guys. I dont know if I told you this but I am left handed at everything. My cousin Eric said they need more left handed pitchers, he is left handed too.im also south paw,,,getting ready to drive to san diego,,for vacation,,,cant wait.woohoo...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 im also south paw,,,getting ready to drive to san diego,,for vacation,,,cant wait.woohoo...bob Does South Paw mean left handed Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I must be an aardvark. I write left handed, but do most everything else right handed. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I must be an aardvark. I write left handed, but do most everything else right handed.I do too. People are always impressed because my left arm is just as strong as my right arm.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 just get out on that mound ,,,big boy,,and make it happen,,,i was also a pitcher in the little league 65-69...wish i woulda kept it up,lost interest back then,,now im kicking myself..,love the game though,,cant get enough of it,,on TV...bobSorry, but I would rather watch paint dry than watch Baseball on TV Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Me too hat,,,then paint over that and watch it dry again,,,,randyp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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