Today was an interesting day. Today I attended my first Spring Training game. The game was actually very interesting. As far as ballhawking goes I managed to snag a total of six baseballs. The weather was horrible today and my parents and I were not sure if the game was going to even be played.
However, as we drove up to Space Coast Stadium I became excited when the Nationals said the game would be played. Although their was no batting practice, I managed to snag six baseballs. I tried my best to get a ball before the game, but I was out of luck. None of the players were throwing their baseballs into the crowd, but once the game started I was on fire.
During the game I got one baseball tossed to me by a Mets player( All I know is that he plays Right Field. I do not believe that he was a starter last year.) This happened during the bottom of the 1st. During the bottom of the 2nd and 3rd, I recieved 2 more balls from the Nationals bullpen coach. The 4th ball came during the 5th inning from the bullpen coach once again. (This guy is really nice!) The 5th and 6th balls came from the Nationals Bat Boy at the end of the game. I gave these two away to children who did have gloves after the game.
Finally, a couple months ago, I bought Stephen Strasburg’s locker room name plate and game-worn socks from his Triple AAA debut and career. I will be trying to get him to sign these items. Also, on Saturday, when the Nationals play the Yankees I will be ATTEMPTING to get Derek Jeter and A Rod to sign their warm up ball from befor game 2 of the ALCS. Wish me luck. I will try and keep y’all posted on my progress.
By the way, J.B. 6 Nets 6 and Mets 5
Thank You for reading,
J.B. McCracken