Proud is at all levels

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So very true Fungo! Although the mom had their van well emblazoned with the family's interest in baseball I'm quite certain she appreciated you noticing and striking up a conversation. I wonder what she was thinking after pulling away from the pump?




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Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
. I wonder what she was thinking after pulling away from the pump?




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I think she was still feeling pretty special and proud.
I think it's VERY possible that if Fungo would've mentioned his son's accomplishments SHE wouldn't have felt quite as special and proud, nice job Fungo! You let HER be the star!

Fungo, your post reminds me of all the parents at my workplace that talk about their son's playing ball while sitting in the break room at lunch time.

I just sit and listen contently like you did. I like to ask questions to keep them stoked and allow them to brag. It's fun watching their eyes light up and that smile come across their face as they speak.

My boss was a former catcher for UGA over 25yrs ago and played some minor league ball before hanging it up. His son is a talented ball player in his own right but his future is a golfer. The sweetest golf swing Ive EVER seen on a kid!

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nice job Fungo! You let HER be the star!

Every level is great experience.All stars was so much fun.Some of my best memories from our family come from little league and the friends and families we came to know and are still friends with today.

Fungo, YGD and all the rest of you guys,
ON behalf of all parents of younger players . . . THANK YOU for letting us brag a little. Who knows, one day our sons and/or daughters may be where yours are now! Until then, sometimes we just need to tell someone about our child's accomplishments. Thanks for being so gracious and willing to share our excitement! Just one thing I love about this website.

carol,

You should brag! The best baseball is when players are younger.

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carol,

You should brag! The best baseball is when players are younger.

Amen...the game is in its most pure form before they learn to drive, or leave home, at least, imho.

The reality of life is that people who brag are generally humbled eventually. And I don't want to be "one of those moms".

Since my son began playing baseball 13 years ago he has always been the big boy who could throw the ball harder, hit it farther and catch it more consistently. Because we are live in a small town his exposure was limited until he reached high school.

He endured 4 years on a team whose coach wanted the "W" more than almost all of the boys and it showed. My son even told me recently that during his junior season some of the seniors tried to "throw" games in order to be finished with their season sooner.

Now, he's a freshman in college and just one among many who love the game. I can't wait to see their first game of the fall season. Hopefully, he will once again be surrounded by players who have a common goal. TO WIN!! Or at least to give it their all.

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The reality of life is that people who brag are generally humbled eventually. And I don't want to be "one of those moms".

The grounded parents talk about how much fun it is/was. Sometimes the fun is about what your kid accomplished. Other times it's another player. Just love them all.

From my view, my son and I have met 20 plus talented ballplayers and their families...some of whom will be lifelong friends and some won't, but the circle of relationships is now bigger.