Little update on son.....been very enlightening. He's made travel team roster so far for all the games, although several games he only stepped foot on the field to help the outfielders warm up. (He's the only freshman and has a lot to learn and he knows it.) He did get 1 shot batting in the line up and flied out to center. Has pinch run and that's about it. Although it's hard to sit and watch and I'm sure is even harder for our son, he knows he has to do his time and that he's competing with grown men. We asked if he still felt the same about the team/coach/decision even though he isn't playing. His response was "Yes, I trust coach _______ and I know he's got the teams best interest and when he thinks I'm ready he will let me know." I have seen so much growth in him. I obviously would love to see him on the diamond, but knowing he's at peace and in his element working towards his life long dream is an amazing feeling. Don't kid yourself, he wants to be on the field so bad he can't stand it, but he knows in due time. Coach cut the travel roster team from 30 to 25 and he even beat out a junior who's competing for his same position. He loves what being part of the team means, the travel, the meals, the bonding between them win or lose. We haven't missed but 1 game out of the 12 games they have played so far. Son asks why we come when we know he's not playing? We tell him because this is a chapter of his life that we wouldn't want to miss on or off the field. Explaining that his performance isn't indicative of our support and that he's part of a team and we support "his" team. Parents of those who don't play college sports don't really understand, or maybe we are weird, but my husband and I just choose to be there knowing he will likely step on the diamond little if any at all.
To everyone who has a son opening up this weekend, best of luck!
Good luck to all the college players & parents this weekend.
#BBALLMOMFAN - I completely agree. Son is 9 hours away.. and redshirt freshman. We still went to opening weekend. Now it does mean I will probably adjust the number of weekends we visit because he isn't playing but it's about showing your child that the things that matter to him or even her for that matter, are also important to you. And being that far away, they may not always say it but they are just as happy to see you as you are to see them!
leaving work now for my first D1 game.... it's a whopping one hour away... and its a DH.... its about 65 degrees and sunny...
Son is long to mid relief.... hoping I see him today since they are playing 18 innings.
bacdorslider posted:leaving work now for my first D1 game.... it's a whopping one hour away... and its a DH.... its about 65 degrees and sunny...
Son is long to mid relief.... hoping I see him today since they are playing 18 innings.
Good luck to your son & hope you've a good time!
Good luck indeed to all players and there families! It is indeed exciting and I will be watching some college baseball today and this weekend via the Internet!
1st double header of D1 baseball done.
2 2/3 innings pitched in relief.
3 swinging K's, and 1 ER. Butterflies were all around he said until the 1st swing then it was "business as usual". Looking forward to following the next 3 years.
The college season is here! It's dark and cold out. Had a death in the family. But man did I smile checking the scores on D1Baseball.com. I love that it is back. When I set to write a book about college baseball I tried to capture that warmth of opening day... there is just nothing like the freshness of a new season! Best of luck for 2016
OK I'm busting at the seams.... Last weekend they played to far for me to travel but good friend of mine made the game. As I mentioned in the update he was able to bat but flied out. This weekend however DH made the Friday game and I drove the 4.5 hours for the Saturday game that morning. Was going to leave before 4th game was over due to the 4.5 hour drive in front of me back home, but decided to stick it out I was there and I'd make the best of it and take him out to dinner so I buckled in for the long haul and boy am I glad I did. Son got to bat and not only got to bat he went yard....yes first home game to play and my son hit a homerun. My husband was watching it via computer since our youngest also plays baseball and he was home with him. I couldn't believe it. He ended up going 2-2. Had to bribe a kid candy and coke after he snagged the ball. Sons team is now 13-3.
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Son first outing yesterday. In fourth threw a pitch 5 feet in front of plate. I knew something was wrong immediately. Coach came right out. Pulled him. MRI next couple of days. It is his elbow. They fear UCL and tommy John surgery.
He was / is more worried about how I am doing. Ugh!
Ill let you all know
Sorry to hear that, Chef!
chefmike7777 posted:Son first outing yesterday. In fourth threw a pitch 5 feet in front of plate. I knew something was wrong immediately. Coach came right out. Pulled him. MRI next couple of days. It is his elbow. They fear UCL and tommy John surgery.
He was / is more worried about how I am doing. Ugh!
Ill let you all know
So sorry. Will be praying for good news.
Best of wishes to your son and family
Hoping some good news comes your way, Chef.
#1bballmomfan posted:OK I'm busting at the seams.... Last weekend they played to far for me to travel but good friend of mine made the game. As I mentioned in the update he was able to bat but flied out. This weekend however DH made the Friday game and I drove the 4.5 hours for the Saturday game that morning. Was going to leave before 4th game was over due to the 4.5 hour drive in front of me back home, but decided to stick it out I was there and I'd make the best of it and take him out to dinner so I buckled in for the long haul and boy am I glad I did. Son got to bat and not only got to bat he went yard....yes first home game to play and my son hit a homerun. My husband was watching it via computer since our youngest also plays baseball and he was home with him. I couldn't believe it. He ended up going 2-2. Had to bribe a kid candy and coke after he snagged the ball. Sons team is now 13-3.
This mini-story brought back memories of my experience (and my father's) a few years back. The long drives, the unknowing of what the weekend would entail for me, the lows of a bad game (or not playing at all... even after my dad drove 8 hours up to Maine !), and of course the times of highlights when everything went right (like your son's homerun). Congrats on the good game. What conference is he in?
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chefmike7777 posted:Son first outing yesterday. In fourth threw a pitch 5 feet in front of plate. I knew something was wrong immediately. Coach came right out. Pulled him. MRI next couple of days. It is his elbow. They fear UCL and tommy John surgery.
He was / is more worried about how I am doing. Ugh!
Ill let you all know
Oh noooooo. However, he will get a medical waiver and be good to go next spring, which is his draft year.
Go to the Cincinnati Reds doc.
PM coming your way in a bit.
We are going to him Kremchek He comes highly recommended. Goes to team doc tomorrow for initial and initial MRI. But ultimately it will be Kremchek
My son had TJ by Kremchek....highly recommend. Hang in there!
So sorry to hear Chef. Prayers and Best wishes to your son.