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The Depth of the Zone

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

How could they miss that, they gripe.
Why can’t they see?
Who’s training these guys,
don’t they have a TV?

This isn’t rocket science,
the box is right there.
Could it be that they don’t know,
or not really care?

Perhaps they made a bet
or need to get their eyes checked.
Maybe something’s wrong at home
and their life is a wreck.

when birds attack

Getting Pooped On

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

After dropping one son off for his Pan-Mass ride this past weekend, I headed towards another son who had a baseball tournament all weekend in Northborough, Massachusetts. On Sunday, the weather was beautiful, and I was really looking forward to watching some baseball as I approached the field. It was the kind of day that…

close up photography of four baseballs on green lawn grasses

Weekend Notes From the Greatest 3B Coach of All Time

Posted on May 25, 2021July 26, 2025

Last weekend our little band of miscreants checked their egos at home and came to the diamond with a positive mindset. Our message of supporting each other and remaining upbeat no matter what, looks like it finally took hold. Even though half the team forgets how to play baseball every other inning, just staying positive…

athlete authority ball ballpark

Coach Larson Says “Bench Them All!”

Posted on May 17, 2021May 23, 2025

Things got a little weird on the baseball diamond last weekend. For the first time in my illustrious career as a maker of men, we had to bench some players for bad behavior. I’ve had to make threats about benching before, but never had to execute on those threats. Not that I can remember at…

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