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
In a recent blog post on my Batavia Baseball Experience, I mentioned a wall of fame near the concession stand. One of the more interesting plaques I read was about Gene Baker. Baker was a prolific shortstop with the Kansas City Monarchs, then a Chicago Cubs minor leaguer. Baker moved up to the big club and changed positions to accommodate another outstanding Cubs shortstop, Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. As great as Baker was on the field as a player, his historical place on the bench is what many credit him with. Baker became the first African American to … Continue reading Batavia Pirates, Player- Manager Gene Baker Make Baseball History
Are you playing high school baseball in some “one horse town?” Don’t think you or your talents will ever get noticed by the state college or university baseball program you have pinned up on your bedroom walls? Worried you will … Continue reading In Case You Might Need Some Baseball Motivation, Here Comes Perachi
February 10th, a day normally reserved for a long sleeve shirt underneath several layers including a sweatshirt and winter jacket. A winter hat, insulated gloves, and thermal socks were also part of my typical attire for a February 10th outdoor adventure. I … Continue reading A Saturday Afternoon Visit To Great Bridge High School Baseball Field
In my home state of Rhode Island, I could be “dropped” in any city or town or village or hamlet and drive out of the state in less than 30 minutes. Cranston, no problem, just hop over to Connecticut. Providence, come on, … Continue reading When It Comes To Minor League Baseball, It’s Always Worth The Drive
From time to time doing baseball research for one thing, I come across an even more interesting item to pivot to. If my radar is set on visiting a particular baseball field and another more non-descript field or statue happens to … Continue reading Getting To Know The Langston High School Baseball Team
As the calendar flips to February, the reality of live baseball games becomes larger and larger. Professional baseball’s Spring Training games are imminent, pitchers and catchers arrive early, collegiate teams moving from indoor facilities to their respective diamonds – the wheels … Continue reading A Saturday Visit To Great Neck, Cox High School Baseball Field
Saturday was another beautiful Winter day here in Virginia Beach. Temps in the mid to upper 50s, again not complaining whatsoever. It was a jeans and comfy jacket kind of day with a lot of sunshine and ideal conditions for exploring parks … Continue reading A Saturday Afternoon Visit To Kellam High School Baseball Field
The temperature yesterday here in Virginia Beach was around 70 degrees. It’s late January and I am having to choose which pair of shorts I am wearing out of the house? Definitely a good problem to have. With the weather being so nice … Continue reading A Warm Thursday Visit To First Colonial High School Baseball Field
One of the great things about research is the discovery of interesting items not on your research list. I am dating myself but when I was a school aged lad, we had to go to the library and read books, encyclopedias, … Continue reading A Winter Visit To Kempsville High School Reveals A Familiar Multi-Sport Star
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