Something to Think About

This first picture is a picture of an iceberg. The second picture is from this year's State Champion Magnolia Baseball Club 15 year old team.

Doesn't this look like fun? Just before this moment this team played a great game. These guys ALL stepped up and made big plays, had big hits and made great pitches.

I am here to tell you that on this night these guys all gave the game their best effort. They really turned it on that night, no question about it.

But.......... I am here to tell you that what they did in this game is not what made them champions. It is what they did ALL year. It was the effort they put into the off-season work outs. The long days in the cage, the 100's of ground balls taken in practice. What you are seeing above is just the tip of the iceberg. Most of the iceberg (the bulk of the work) is beneath the surface and is not seen.

That is something to think about.

It was great to see you guys on Saturday. This week we will go on Sunday at 4:00 to 5:30 at Mag #1. I will get out there early and drag the field. This week we will start the quest for the right to jump around on the field like crazy guys. We will start taking those 100's of ground balls, practice our jumps and steals. Hit the ball some and have some fun.

By the way, did anyone stay up real late on Saturday night? I am pretty sure I saw the replay of Jimmy Sheldrup's SIX RUN HOMER shown on ESPN 2.