D got his first professional Inside the Park Homerun today.
Running like a wild mongrel. LOL
quote:Originally posted by itsinthegame:
D got his first professional Inside the Park Homerun today.
Running like a wild mongrel. LOL
Mastroianni - that's I-talian for zip
Way to go, Darin!
Julie
Julie
Ryan Zink and Tyler the Bortinator, 
very cool news!
Puma1, congrats to your son on pitching his first pro inning. Homer or not ... isn't it exciting?!?!?
Julie
very cool news!Puma1, congrats to your son on pitching his first pro inning. Homer or not ... isn't it exciting?!?!?
Julie
Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a thrill. Way to go DARIN !!!!!
What a thrill. Way to go DARIN !!!!!
So I see the Bortinator hit another HR last night in a 1-run win for the Renegades. This is starting to seem like a habit! 
http://www.hvrenegades.com/tea...rasx_1&sportcode=asx
Julie
P.S. By the way, I want a photo of Tyler crossing home plate after one of these HR's, with a big smile on his face!
http://www.hvrenegades.com/tea...rasx_1&sportcode=asx
Julie
P.S. By the way, I want a photo of Tyler crossing home plate after one of these HR's, with a big smile on his face!
Overheard at the game:
Pitcher gives up Homerun #3 to Tyler.
Inning ends and he walks off the mound and into the dugout. Looks at his Head Coach and says dejectedly:
"Sorry Coach - I just got Bortinated".
Go Tyler Go!!!
Pitcher gives up Homerun #3 to Tyler.
Inning ends and he walks off the mound and into the dugout. Looks at his Head Coach and says dejectedly:
"Sorry Coach - I just got Bortinated".
Go Tyler Go!!!
Now he's leading the team not only in extra base hits but BA too!!
http://www.hvrenegades.com/tea...eamstats&team_id=537
http://www.hvrenegades.com/tea...eamstats&team_id=537
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That is hilarious!....
"Bortinated" has just entered the HSBBW lexicon Hall of Fame...
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quote:Originally posted by itsinthegame:
Overheard at the game:
Pitcher gives up Homerun #3 to Tyler.
Inning ends and he walks off the mound and into the dugout. Looks at his Head Coach and says dejectedly:
"Sorry Coach - I just got Bortinated".
That is hilarious!....
"Bortinated" has just entered the HSBBW lexicon Hall of Fame...
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quote:Now he's leading the team not only in extra base hits but BA too!!
4 for 4 in tonight's game with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored ... I think Tyler has decided to combine his running program with games to save time!
Julie
I have been keeping my eye on some of the pitchers.
I feel for those ugly games and ugly ERA's, often times some things are out of the pitcher's control. Especially when you are working on one or two pitches at a time, you only get one or two innings every so many days per week, you miss a day on rainout or day off, etc. The lineup changes, etc. The tough part is you don't get to try again the next day, but have to wait it out. It's hard to find the rythm, for some it comes easier than for others.
Hang in their pitcher's parents, you'll get used to it.
I feel for those ugly games and ugly ERA's, often times some things are out of the pitcher's control. Especially when you are working on one or two pitches at a time, you only get one or two innings every so many days per week, you miss a day on rainout or day off, etc. The lineup changes, etc. The tough part is you don't get to try again the next day, but have to wait it out. It's hard to find the rythm, for some it comes easier than for others.
Hang in their pitcher's parents, you'll get used to it.
Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
GCL Orioles
0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 7 0
GCL Red Sox
0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 8 3
Recap | Box
W: Carder (2-0, 1.15); L: Angeloni (1-1, 10.80)
HR: ORI: Stampone (1).
Imagine the thrill of hitting your first professional home run. What are the odds of the first homer being a game winner off one of your best friends you played travel ball with for seven years? Last month, between the end of college ball and signing, Angeloni and Stampone were assistant coaches on my son's travel team (the team they played for).
GCL Orioles
0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 7 0
GCL Red Sox
0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 8 3
Recap | Box
W: Carder (2-0, 1.15); L: Angeloni (1-1, 10.80)
HR: ORI: Stampone (1).
Imagine the thrill of hitting your first professional home run. What are the odds of the first homer being a game winner off one of your best friends you played travel ball with for seven years? Last month, between the end of college ball and signing, Angeloni and Stampone were assistant coaches on my son's travel team (the team they played for).
RJM,
Sons first professional hit in AA was against his former college team mate and buddy.
Now that's just plain weird.
Sons first professional hit in AA was against his former college team mate and buddy.
Now that's just plain weird.
quote:Originally posted by itsinthegame:
D got his first professional Inside the Park Homerun today.
Running like a wild mongrel. LOL
Good stuff Its!!!
We had a great weekend watching our son play ball in Jamestown, New York which is about two and half hours from Cleveland. There were tons of family and friends from Pa and Ohio there and we probably accounted for half the attendence at the ballpark over the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, there were perhaps 100 people cheering like heck for my son and he loved every minute of it. Saturday was baseball night where everyone who entered the stadium got a free baseball. He probably signed 70 or 80 balls after the game. I wish I could explain how all the little kids in our family looked up to him - they thought they were standing next to a big leaguer It was a touching experience.
The only bad news I have to report is from this picture that was taken after the game last night. I am very proud of my family but (how do I put this) I am disappointed with my picture as I have gained more weight than I imagined
Oh well, I'll use it as motivation for the next time I get my picture taken (in about two months)
It was a touching experience. The only bad news I have to report is from this picture that was taken after the game last night. I am very proud of my family but (how do I put this) I am disappointed with my picture as I have gained more weight than I imagined
Oh well, I'll use it as motivation for the next time I get my picture taken (in about two months) 
Great photo CD. Love it!
CD,
The photo is just wonderful, and I sure had fun following Tyler's stats this weekend. He didn't have any trouble with the added pressure of all the friends and family there to watch! (Over three games he batted 6 for 10 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBIs.)
Julie
The photo is just wonderful, and I sure had fun following Tyler's stats this weekend. He didn't have any trouble with the added pressure of all the friends and family there to watch! (Over three games he batted 6 for 10 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBIs.)
Julie
Great photo! What a terrific looking family you have -- and that includes you!
Fun, ain't it?
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That is simply a GREAT photo!
...and not to worry abut those extra pounds... amazing the things they can do with an on line photo retouch kit...You'll be lookin' so good CD, that they'll be wantin' to test YOU for PED's....
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That is simply a GREAT photo!
...and not to worry abut those extra pounds... amazing the things they can do with an on line photo retouch kit...You'll be lookin' so good CD, that they'll be wantin' to test YOU for PED's....
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All I see in that photo are four extremely happy people - what a wonderful weekend that must have been!!!
Thanks everyone for making me feel so much better!
Here is another one with some of the kids in attendance:
Here is another one with some of the kids in attendance:
Awesome photos CD. And thanks for sharing those feel good moments. May they last you and your family a lifetime
Not to worry about about an extra lb or 2. A wise man once told me, "if you have something of value and you want to protect it, build for it a shelter."
Not to worry about about an extra lb or 2. A wise man once told me, "if you have something of value and you want to protect it, build for it a shelter."
CD - Is that S in your first picture? I can't believe how grown up she is!!!!
Thanks for the great pictures, CD.
I really love the one with the young fans. It is so much fun to see the kids clamoring to get autographs from our own kids.
I really love the one with the young fans. It is so much fun to see the kids clamoring to get autographs from our own kids.
great looking family CD.
Good Stuff CD!! Enjoy every minute!!
Looks like a happy day to me...
CD,
thank you so much for sharing the photos and the summary of your trip to watch Tyler. What a beautiful family!! I would not be concerned at all about your photo. All I can see is a very loving and proud parent enjoying the thrill of his son pursuing his passion.
With what can be a lonely life in Milb, I cannot imagine too many things better for a player than to have his family and friends with him...well, there might be something like a female companion or two.
thank you so much for sharing the photos and the summary of your trip to watch Tyler. What a beautiful family!! I would not be concerned at all about your photo. All I can see is a very loving and proud parent enjoying the thrill of his son pursuing his passion.
With what can be a lonely life in Milb, I cannot imagine too many things better for a player than to have his family and friends with him...well, there might be something like a female companion or two.
Very Cool CD! Great looking Son, rest of the family 'aint bad either. He looks like he is LOVING IT!
Congratulations on his success, and all that is yet to come!
Congratulations on his success, and all that is yet to come!
Oh my goodness, the second photo is so precious! Thank you for sharing - I have tears in my eyes.
Julie
Julie
So many smiles. So cool to see. Thanks!
CD, great pictures of son and family. His smile says it all about his personality. Looks like he has that "baseball" look too. CD, a little work with Photoshop will remove many pounds, I just switch heads with my son's body and instantly loose 50 lbs.
how cool is it to have your family all together. great pictures, with some big smiles. thats what its all about.
Great pictures- your family is beautiful. Gorgeous smiles on your kids teeth (spent a lot on those smiles). I tend to look at my pictures like this and think the same thing you do (how much weight we've gained) but what most people really see is the love shining from those happy faces in your family.
And maybe the reason we've (some of us) have gained weight is because we have been at ballparks all across the land for years with our kids. Our family stopped windsurfing, wakeboarding,snoboarding, etc because there is only so much vacation time and we were at ballparks most of the summer. And, I'm sure we are all better people for the love and support we've given to our kids to help them chase their dreams.
Great picture, thanks for sharing.
And maybe the reason we've (some of us) have gained weight is because we have been at ballparks all across the land for years with our kids. Our family stopped windsurfing, wakeboarding,snoboarding, etc because there is only so much vacation time and we were at ballparks most of the summer. And, I'm sure we are all better people for the love and support we've given to our kids to help them chase their dreams.
Great picture, thanks for sharing.
FO,
I think what is most interesting about D is that about 9 months ago he had complete Tommy John surgery - with removal of bone spurs - and displacement of his ulnar nerve. On October 15th- he came home and his right arm looked like something out of a horror movie.
He also was an infielder his entire life - who then was told to play CF in his 2nd year of pro ball.
And he just doesnt seem to let it effect him. He just keeps doing whatever it is he can.
He is something like 2 for his last 25 - maybe the worst slump of his life. He calls home - and says "I am feeling good - seeing the ball well and hitting it hard - thats the best I can do - they just keep catching it".
And that is where it ends - no long discussions - no whining - nothing.
He just keeps playing - and running and throwing - every day - its almost like he is oblivious to everything that happens and all the things - good and bad - that people say about him.
I admire him - and I am proud of his iron will. More than anything else - I am so proud of his iron will.
Thanks for spotting this article and as always being in his corner.
I think what is most interesting about D is that about 9 months ago he had complete Tommy John surgery - with removal of bone spurs - and displacement of his ulnar nerve. On October 15th- he came home and his right arm looked like something out of a horror movie.
He also was an infielder his entire life - who then was told to play CF in his 2nd year of pro ball.
And he just doesnt seem to let it effect him. He just keeps doing whatever it is he can.
He is something like 2 for his last 25 - maybe the worst slump of his life. He calls home - and says "I am feeling good - seeing the ball well and hitting it hard - thats the best I can do - they just keep catching it".
And that is where it ends - no long discussions - no whining - nothing.
He just keeps playing - and running and throwing - every day - its almost like he is oblivious to everything that happens and all the things - good and bad - that people say about him.
I admire him - and I am proud of his iron will. More than anything else - I am so proud of his iron will.
Thanks for spotting this article and as always being in his corner.
Lots to be proud of, itsinthegame! Sounds like you have a mighty fine son!
quote:Originally posted by itsinthegame:
FO,
I think what is most interesting about D is that about 9 months ago he had complete Tommy John surgery - with removal of bone spurs - and displacement of his ulnar nerve. On October 15th- he came home and his right arm looked like something out of a horror movie.
He also was an infielder his entire life - who then was told to play CF in his 2nd year of pro ball.
And he just doesnt seem to let it effect him. He just keeps doing whatever it is he can.
He is something like 2 for his last 25 - maybe the worst slump of his life. He calls home - and says "I am feeling good - seeing the ball well and hitting it hard - thats the best I can do - they just keep catching it".
And that is where it ends - no long discussions - no whining - nothing.
He just keeps playing - and running and throwing - every day - its almost like he is oblivious to everything that happens and all the things - good and bad - that people say about him.
I admire him - and I am proud of his iron will. More than anything else - I am so proud of his iron will.
Thanks for spotting this article and as always being in his corner.
its - great post and story about the type of mental toughness and focus it takes to play pro ball. All the best to Darin and the other "wild dogs" out there
Here is another article I saw this week on Matt Miller. If you look at his numbers and production in the minor leagues, you scratch your head and say why isn't he in the bigs?
Minor League veteran awaits Miller time
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