Over the many years, while playing, coaching or now just being a dad. I have noticed the great game of baseball has some of the same characteistics of fans/dads/moms at all the high school games and summer ball baseball games. They start talking about the line-ups, the other temas in the area or district, etc. etc, etc. You kind of have different groups,or clicks, and you come involved with on or more of them. Some are like a membership, you have to be invited to join. Some know baseball, some think they know baseball and many give opinions, regardless, this is your famiy for at least this season.
When you go to a game do these sound "guys" sound familiar, feel free to add other genius guys.
The Rules Guy - he knows all the rules, or thinks he knows all the rules. The important thing is he lets everyone he stands by, or sits by know his intrerpretation of the rule, always gives an example. If no one questions him, he gives his intrepration at almost every game, sometimes more than once.
The Strategist Guy - He know the opposing pitcher, the opposing line-up and knows his own son's team better than the coach. He offers critical advice to the dads around him, on what to do in many situations thru - out the game.
The Parent from the Other Team Guy - his kids probably played with your kids during youth league or summer ball. Comes over to see you after his son has done something great, or if his tem is losing, he tells you how his teams coaches suck, etc..
The Houndog Guy - always notifying your group when a good looking mom is in the stands, maybe or maybe not paying attention to the game. But at that critical moment when your son is at the plate, he hits you in the chest, says look towards 3:00 at the woman in the red
Mr. Oldtimers Guy - been to the same ballpark or high school field for decades, can rembember every players/coaches name along the way. Has the same seat in the stands or a part of the fence for at least 15-20 years. Everyone knows his name, and his other buddies names.
Who else have you seen out there? Can you guys think of other roles played by High School BAseball Genius Club members?
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