There are no stupid questions?

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Originally posted by deldad:
Absolutely not. If a smile is who he is then let it be his sword. Most of the players are "fronting." My father always told me to look out for the one's who are smiling they are either crazy or have nothing to lose either way they are dangerous.

That is one of the coolest quotes I've heard and I love quotes. I'm gonna keep that in the memory bank.

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I like it when they smile. Not in a cocky sort of way, but if they're happy or if something genuinely funny happens on the field. My son smiles a lot playing defense and in the dugout, but does change his demeanor somewhat on the mound. Sometimes funny things will happen on the field, and in those cases he'll turn away from the batter and put his glove over his mouth. We've all seen that, I think.

I can remember when he was a little guy, 11 or so, at a state tournament. He was pitching and the opposing bench was trying to rattle him. When he came set, they'd go "Ahhhhh...." and when he pitched, they'd yell "CHOOOOO!!!" He laughed between every pitch (so did everyone else), and then threw another strike.

I really like what deldad said, too.

quote:

Originally posted by deldad:
Absolutely not. If a smile is who he is then let it be his sword. Most of the players are "fronting." My father always told me to look out for the one's who are smiling they are either crazy or have nothing to lose either way they are dangerous.

How true that is. Very well put, deldad..Any time I saw a player looking like he has a good time playing the game, I saw a player who felt no pressure and probably was a little crazy. Add some talent and they were dangerous.

I think that we all enjoy seeing joy and excitement on our son's faces when they play the game that they love, and that is how it should be. Make a great play and it would be unreasonable not to smile out of the sheer enjoyment of the game.

The OP was about taking photographs for PG or for the team website, or other publication. In these instances some players would prefer to appear intimidating as opposed to friendly and happy.

When playing the game as hard as our sons do, and all the time dedicated to the game, they better be enjoying it and it should show on the field in how they play and respect the game.

All I know is that my son is always smiling. Except when he gets on the mound. THen he is is indifferent.

Unless they are hitting him then he has a huge scowl and the batters don't dig in.

I don't know which I prefer. But for pictures? Smile baby.

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"But for pictures? Smile baby."

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