Backroads, I love them. If I can avoid highways and interstates and crowded turnpikes, I am all in. With all the airline travel I have been doing recently, I have found a very efficient way to get to the airport … Continue reading A Visit To Kenneth R. Perry Baseball Field at Virginia Wesleyan University
My last opportunity to explore Arizona’s Spring Training facilities was last Thursday, February 15th. Earlier in the day, I had texted back and forth with Dave Kopack, whose son Addison played for the University of Rhode Island and is now … Continue reading A Surprise End To A Thursday Afternoon Spring Training Baseball Journey
Valentines Day, a day normally reserved for cards, maybe a poem, a song, flowers, a dinner perhaps to celebrate the day with my wife, Rachel. Last Wednesday, February the 14th, Valentine’s Day, 2024 I found myself on a work assignment … Continue reading A Wednesday Afternoon Visit To American Family Fields of Phoenix and Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training
Last week, starting on my birthday and Super Bowl Sunday, I was on a work trip in Phoenix, Arizona for ABF Freight. As I have done for previous work trips, I pre-tripped the baseball scene in the Phoenix area to … Continue reading A Tuesday Afternoon Visit To Angels Baseball At Tempe Diablo Stadium
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
I have found an incredible resource for archival baseball photos and knowledge of Hampton Roads in the Norfolk Public Library. Their online directory of photos, news, maps, history is really fascinating. You can type in searches for things like “baseball” or “Norfolk … Continue reading The Billboards And Businesses Surrounding Bain Baseball Field, Norfolk
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
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