Three years ago my son was in the fall of his soph year when the rabbit died. For awhile we had no idea if college was going to be even feasible, much less baseball.
With the help of a few good coaches who were very understanding my son was able to continue college - and college baseball.
Over 748 at bats later he takes his last college swing at the NAIA college world series. Then at the end of last summer he even got a chance to play for an independent league professional team.
He told us this weekend that he is not going to try out for the professional team next month. He said it was a great time - but also a huge commitment that took him away from something more important - his twins.
I know baseball is not over for him - he will play till he's old and gray. He also has a lefty and righty who think having a bunch of college players pitch to you at the age of two is routine.
No doubt the experience he is getting as a student coach at the college this year will come in handy when they start LL in a few years (oh no, another of those dreaded "parent" coaches.).
There are plenty of hurdles each of our sons face. But the rewards for climbing them are awesome. It has been one heck of a ride for us.
Can't wait to see where the youngest (now a freshman in hs) takes us next.
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Whew....
<~~~~ TPM wishes she had more baseball players at home.
