Congratulations to the Grizzlies on a memorable first game! A few highlights:
Each game we will have an Most Valuable Player award for the player that did some special things that game. This could be for great hitting, fielding or even for demonstrating notable improvement on a certain aspect of baseball.
Congratulations to Zack Debolt, our first MVP! Zack started the game off in style by scorching a line drive that made it past the outfielders and he motored safely into 2nd base for a leadoff double. While playing the outfield, he was into the game and nearly had an out at 2nd base after making a good decision to throw the ball there. Later, he made a couple of unassisted outs at 1st base. Enjoy your $5 gift card at Dick's Sporting Goods, Zack.
Another highlight was when a runner for the opponent was trying to get from 3rd to Home on the last batter of the inning. TJ made a fantastic throw to home where Blake caught the ball nicely on one hop and tagged the runner out. What a play!
The hitting looked good and for the most part, I saw everyone showing good hustle. We still need some work having everyone on the field "baseball ready" on every pitch, so we'll work on that. We also probably need to review some baserunning and make sure that everyone is listening to their base coaches. But overall, I was so pleased with the boys and how they knew where they were supposed to be on each play. And boy, do we have some hitters!
By the way, big THANKS to Joanne (Brad's Mom) for the nice schedules she made up for everyone; Jamie (TJ's Mom) for keeping our scorebook, and Eric (Zack's Dad) for taking a lot of pictures to share with the team. I'll make sure to post them here on the blog at a later date.
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Please make sure your sons knows all the positions on the field
Your Coaches
2008 Game/Practice Schedule
- Sat, April 12th, 4:15, Field 6
- Fri, April 18th, 6:00, Field 1
- Sat, April 19th, 4:15, Field 6
- PRACTICE - Mon, April 21st, 5:00, Rocky Top
- Fri, April 25th, 6:00, Field 6
- Sat, April 26th, 10:45, Field 6
- PRACTICE - Mon, April 28th, 5:00, Rocky Top
- PRACTICE - Thurs, May 1st, 5:30, Field 6
- Sat, May 3rd, 9:00, Field 6
- Tues, May 6th, 6:00, Rocky Top
- Sat, May 10th, 4:15, Field 6
- PRACTICE - Tues, May 13th, 4:30, Rocky Top
- PRACTICE - Thurs, May 15th, 5:30, Field 6
- Sat, May 17th, 4:15, Field 6
- MAKE UP GAME - Mon, May 19th, 5:30, Rocky Top
- Wed, May 21st, 6:00, Field 6
- Thurs, May 29th, 6:00, Field 6
- Sat, May 31st, 10:45, Field 6
- PRACTICE - Tues, June 3rd, 6:00, Rocky Top Grass
- Fri, June 6th, 6:00, Field 6
- Sat, June 7th, 10:45, Field 6
- MAKE UP GAME - Mon, June 9th, 6:00, Rocky Top
- Thurs, June 12th, 6:00, Field 6
Positions
Please make sure your sons knows all the positions on the field
Breaking in your Baseball Mitt
1- Rub a dab of shaving cream on the cloth and apply it to the palm of the glove. Work outward from the palm in small sections until you've covered the entire glove.
2- Allow the glove to dry overnight.
3- Wipe any excess moisture off the glove and then go play catch with the glove for while. The leather will begin to form to your hand.
4- After playing catch, put the baseball in the pocket of the glove, then pull the glove closed around the ball. Use a thick rubber band or a belt to tie the glove in place. Let the glove rest like that for at least two days. Put it under Dad’s mattress and have him sleep on it (if Mom isn't too opposed to the idea :-)
5- Untie the glove and remove the ball. Apply a little oil over the entire mitt, covering it lightly.
6- The glove should be dry and ready to use in about one day.
7- Always store the glove with a ball in it. This helps keep the shape.
2- Allow the glove to dry overnight.
3- Wipe any excess moisture off the glove and then go play catch with the glove for while. The leather will begin to form to your hand.
4- After playing catch, put the baseball in the pocket of the glove, then pull the glove closed around the ball. Use a thick rubber band or a belt to tie the glove in place. Let the glove rest like that for at least two days. Put it under Dad’s mattress and have him sleep on it (if Mom isn't too opposed to the idea :-)
5- Untie the glove and remove the ball. Apply a little oil over the entire mitt, covering it lightly.
6- The glove should be dry and ready to use in about one day.
7- Always store the glove with a ball in it. This helps keep the shape.