For the past year or so, my blog site has been called “The Rhiter.” Formerly, I was the Rhode Island Baseball Experience. Why? Because I immersed myself into the Rhode Island Baseball community of teams, leagues, events, fundraisers, players, coaches, … Continue reading Introducing The Baseball Storyteller – A New Baseball Blog Site Focused on Baseball Stories
Let’s take a small detour from my travel sites blogs to discuss baseball team names and mascots. Every team, every stadium, every baseball organization has a team name. Some have a team name, a stadium name, and play for a … Continue reading From Americans To Wood Ducks – 365 Days of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, and Photos
Last year, August 1 2023, I was gleefully sitting in Yankee Stadium watching the Tampa Bay Rays dismantle the hometown Yankees. One year ago, wow it seems like just yesterday, I was (playfully and respectfully) chatting it up with disgusted … Continue reading From NY to NJ – 365 Days Of Baseball Detours, Fields, Games, And Photos
Today is July 30th. Let me start by saying “Summer” is far from over – there are still beach days, concerts to attend, baseball games to write about, day trips, restaurants to try out, bars to frequent, home improvement weekend … Continue reading My Thoughts On A Summer Collegiate Baseball League National Tournament
Sunday afternoon, I completed a very interesting project that I have yet to complete with any other baseball club, including my beloved Boston Red Sox. It is a project that I did not set out intentionally to complete. As luck … Continue reading A Sunday Drive To Visit Arthur Perdue Baseball Stadium, Delmarva Shorebirds
This past week, Major League Baseball organizations took a few days off to organize, promote, and run several exciting events during their annual All-Star Week. Arlington, Texas was the place to be for All-Star festivities and special events like the … Continue reading The HBCU Swingman Classic Experience Courtesy of Norfolk State University’s Justin Journette
The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft took place this week. This year’s MLB draft consisted of 20 rounds of selecting high school, Junior College, and College eligible baseball players. The draft took place over several days, culminating with the final … Continue reading I Was Lucky Enough To See These Major League Baseball Draftees In Person
Wednesday here in Virginia Beach turned out to be another scorcher. With temperatures climbing into the 90s and the humidity/dew point nearly matching it, it was just downright hot. Tropical, I think that’s what the WAVY TV10 weatherman coined it, … Continue reading Wednesday Night Baseball Fireworks Featuring Peninsula Pilots vs. Wilson Tobs
Monday night, with the heat index exceeding 100° here in Virginia Beach, I did what most people do in the summer to beat the heat. I convinced my wife to take in a summer collegiate baseball game. What would you … Continue reading Monday Night Tidewater Summer League Baseball Featuring VB Valor vs. Coastal Coconuts
Whether I am home or on the road traveling for work, time permitting, I always enjoy a night/day out at a baseball game. I have attended baseball games at just about every level of competition from T-Ball to the Major … Continue reading Hit The Gas Or Pump The Brakes – A Fan’s View Of Baseball’s Automated Ball And Strike System
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