Tyler Abrams was sitting in his comfortable office chair at his home in North Kingstown when an email popped up on his computer screen. It was from North Kingstown/Wickford Little League and the email announced a date for their Fall … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – A Field Day Surprise In North Kingstown
In 2020, Rhode Island (and just about everywhere else on the planet) baseball players of all ages are the stars of videos, photos, posts, and threads posted on social media every day. And most of them have no idea about … Continue reading Scouting And Showcasing Rhode Island Baseball Talent Through Social Media
On the professional level, instant replay has most definitely changed the pace, flow, and dynamics of baseball. Sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. One of the rules instant replay has affected tremendously is the “Neighborhood Play.” Neighborhood in … Continue reading The RIBBE Explains The Neighborhood Play
Andrew Rice was a fantastic catcher. If you were to poll coaches and players in Linwood, his name would be on the top of everyone’s list as to who was the best catcher in town. Andrew was “The Catcher” for … Continue reading Scenes From The Ball Park – The Catcher Moves To Left Field
Bottom of the 2nd Inning: Later that evening, after returning home and taking care of some household responsibilities, I made myself a nice cup of decaf tea and headed downstairs to my home office. My office was my sanctuary for … Continue reading Scenes From The Ball Park – The Return of the Bad Apple, continued
Please note, this is a fictional story and not based on actual people, places, or events. It is merely as story I HOPE will happen in the Summer of 2020. Sarah Parker knew that for at least the foreseeable future, … Continue reading Scenes From The Ball Park – Post Game Commentary With Coach Mom
As a rule of thumb for interviews, many writers start with the 5 W’s and the 1 H. Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How can provide the foundation for any interview and set up a solid base to branch … Continue reading Asking Kids The 5W’s, 1H Of The 2020 Rhode Island Baseball Season
Top of the 2nd: On this warm, July afternoon my son and I walked towards the 205th Restaurant with equal anticipation. My son was anticipating a big lunch because he was starving from baseball camp. I was anticipating a big … Continue reading Scenes from the Ball Park – The Return of the Bad Apple, continued
A fan, by definition, is a devoted and enthusiastic follower of music, art, and sports, like baseball. The devoted baseball fan follows their favorite sports team on social media, subscribes to cable TV channels to regularly watch them, as well … Continue reading How Baseball Will Be Different With No Fans In The Stands
One of the most important members of any Rhode Island Youth Sports board of directors is the communications officer. I was blessed to be the communications officer for several years with my local North Kingstown/Wickford Little League. This position involves … Continue reading Rhode Island Baseball Leagues Begin Deciding on Fate of 2020 Spring/Summer Season
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