The End

We ended our fall baseball season today with victory, but more importantly it seemed that everyone had grown throughout the season. Our fall season consisted of Sunday afternoon games and a few practices. The games were more like scrimmages, in that the coaches were really able to take the kids aside and teach them when a moment presented itself. I have to admit that it will be nice to have our Sunday afternoons back, but I was a little sad today as I knew this would be the last time they would all three play together.

Delaney has inherited Rick's competitive genes. Her skills are improving each game, but more importantly the girl always gives 100%. She loves being in a position to make plays and takes direction very well. In fact she is so determined that half the time she tags a kid who is already safe. Somehow she always manages to entertain the crowd.

Jax is gaining confidence and he really wants to be a good ball player. His fear of the ball sometimes gets the best of him and he struggles to keep his eyes open as he hits. When he does get a hit, it is very entertaining to watch him run from base to base. He runs with great determination, just moving his little legs as fast as he can and pumping his arms. It's a very unique style, but it works for him.

Hitting the ball for Baylor comes quite easy and natural... when he's motivated. Motivation seems to be the key and as we all know, only Baylor motivates Baylor! It's pretty easy to tell when he's going to get a hit, just by the way he walks up to the plate. When he's in his zone, he has a great batting stance and can look like a pro.