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Love of Baseball — Not Much Money in Minor Leagues….

Friday, April 27th, 2007

From Ask the Baseball Pro:
Jarrett wrote:
I am the student who is doing the project on the effect of pressure on wanting to get to the big leagues. I had one more question. I was wondering if you played completely for the love of the game or for the chance at money. I am just starting [...]

Pitchout Advice…the Coach’s Call!

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

From Ask the Baseball Pro:
Juan wrote:
My question is: Pitch Out.
Is there a situation when a pitcher is REQUIRED to place the ball down the pike when the coach give the sign for a pitch out? If a Pitch Out is called, the coach on defence is holding a runner on first base or [...]

Play All Positions in Youth Baseball….

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

From Ask the Baseball Pro:
Stacey wrote:
My son plays 10 year old competitive baseball. During any tournament, he can be found at any position except 1st base. Is being a utility player ok at this age or should he ask his coach to put him in a particular position and leave him [...]

Down from Big League Camp at Spring Training

Monday, March 26th, 2007

My stay in big league camp is over. I was sent down the other day after the game. It is kind of weird because you find out when they are making cuts and you are aware of your position. Yet even knowing this it is still not a good feeling when they [...]

Cactus League Spring Training for Baseball

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Our baseball pro, Steve Holm is now in Scottsdale, Arizona, for spring training. The catchers and pitchers check in earlier than the rest of the team, and begin the marathon of games. It’s the beginning of the season, and the hopes for minor league ball players to move up to the major [...]

Getting Ready for Baseball Spring Training

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Spring training is not always as anticipated as many would think. It is always fun once you are there but getting there is not as fun. The reason being is once you leave for your spring destination you will likely not return home until September. Almost 8 months away from your so [...]

Tulsa OK for Winter Baseball

Friday, February 9th, 2007

I played my college baseball at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma. So come January 1st, aka the first day for professional baseball players to start baseball activities, I head to Tulsa. I do this because I have other players who are still playing to workout with. I also come out [...]

Fantasy Football in Minor League Baseball Offseason

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

One of the ways that the guys on our team have kept in touch with each other is playing Fantasy Football. Fantasy Football provides us with many different reasons to play. For some the love of football is the only reason they need, while others need it to fulfill their competitive nature. [...]

Steve’s Last Day in San Jose Giants Baseball Ballpark

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

For some teams the last day of the season is one that everyone looks forward to. If you are not going to be in the playoffs you know exactly when you are going home. You usually already have your flight information as well as having your bags packed. But for teams [...]

End of Season for San Jose Giants baseball…..

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Last night, the season ended for our baseball player, Steve Holm. The team lost 5-2 in the fifth game of the championship series against the Visalia Oaks, so won’t be playing for play for the California League championship. The San Jose Giants had hoped to repeat their 2005 success in winning the [...]

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