First, I want to thank everyone who posts here. I’ve been a lurker for several years and finally “waded into the water” a year ago. I’ve learned so much from all of you.
My son just finished his freshman year at a D3. He’s a RHP. And I’m excited to report, that his team is still playing! Yesterday, they advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time in program history. They don’t find out until later today who they’re playing, or where they are playing.
The team started the season a little shaky, then really clicked on their spring break trip. They started “receiving votes” and were even ranked for one week. They thought their season was over when they lost in their conference tournament. But the team gathered together and watched the selection show, just like in D1 basketball. Someone taped them and it was fun to watch their reaction when their name popped up on the screen.
My son has struggled with his confidence and control and had limited playing time. As expected, he did not make the tournament travel roster. But they took the entire team to the Regionals. One of the coaches said “we want to make this the most expensive spring ever!”
Let me reiterate what I’ve read here multiple times - that dog pile looked like fun! My husband joked - hope no one gets hurt jumping on each other! The rostered players came up to the fence to hug all their teammates. They did take a photo with everyone holding the Regional banner they snatched off the fence.
My son said he loves being part of the team and has a plan for the summer - playing on a summer team, working out and working with his pitching coach. He’s going to busy because he’s also working and taking a summer class. He said his bullpens were much better late in the season but by that time, the regulars were locked in. He’s confident he’ll be given a fresh opportunity to compete next year. In the meantime, he’s going to keep cheering for his team!
. Let me know how the no pain meds go...my son has surgery next week and is saying he won't take pain meds either. I'm hoping he will for the first 2 days. I get where they are coming from. I try to never take them more than a day after surgery. Best wishes!
